The impact of human resources practices on human capital and the organizational performance of Spanish hotels

Authors

  • Jorge Plaza Bolaños Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
  • Julia Nieves Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/turismo.426151
Keywords: Recruitment and selection HR practices; retention HR practices; human capital; organizational performance

Abstract

There is an extended consensus related to the need to improve the qualification of workforce in tourism and hospitality industry. Likewise, the literature suggests the importance of HR practices to improve organizational results. This paper aims to show empiric evidence about the role of recruitment-selection and retention practices on the human capital development and organizational performance in hotel firms. The results show the important role of recruitment-selection practices, particularly.

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03-06-2020
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Plaza Bolaños, J., & Nieves, J. (2020). The impact of human resources practices on human capital and the organizational performance of Spanish hotels. Cuadernos de Turismo, (45), 311–332. https://doi.org/10.6018/turismo.426151
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