TY - JOUR
T1 - The influence of underlying philosophies on talent management
T2 - Theory, implications for practice, and research agenda.
AU - Meyers, M.C.
AU - van Woerkom, M.
PY - 2014
Y1 - 2014
N2 - In order to explain how and why talent management can contribute to a firm's sustained competitive advantage, we need to gain insights into the philosophies about talent that underpin talent management. This article introduces four talent philosophies that vary in their perception of talent as (a) rare (exclusive) or universal (inclusive), and (b) stable or developable: the exclusive/stable; exclusive/developable; inclusive/stable; and inclusive/developable talent philosophy. We discuss basic assumptions, talent-management practices, opportunities, and challenges for each of the four philosophies. Based on this discussion, testable propositions for future research are developed.
AB - In order to explain how and why talent management can contribute to a firm's sustained competitive advantage, we need to gain insights into the philosophies about talent that underpin talent management. This article introduces four talent philosophies that vary in their perception of talent as (a) rare (exclusive) or universal (inclusive), and (b) stable or developable: the exclusive/stable; exclusive/developable; inclusive/stable; and inclusive/developable talent philosophy. We discuss basic assumptions, talent-management practices, opportunities, and challenges for each of the four philosophies. Based on this discussion, testable propositions for future research are developed.
U2 - 10.1016/j.jwb.2013.11.003
DO - 10.1016/j.jwb.2013.11.003
M3 - Article
SN - 1090-9516
VL - 49
SP - 192
EP - 203
JO - Journal of World Business
JF - Journal of World Business
IS - 2
ER -