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Author(s): | Ferreira, A. I. Martinez, L. F. Rodrigues, R. I. Ilhéu, C. |
Date: | 2017 |
Title: | The impact of human resources practices on consumers’ investment intentions |
Volume: | 39 |
Number: | 4 |
Pages: | 475 - 486 |
ISSN: | 0142-5455 |
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): | 10.1108/ER-05-2016-0097 |
Keywords: | Decision making Consumer behaviour Investment Human resources practices |
Abstract: | Purpose: Research has shown that corporate policies affect customers’ decisions. The purpose of this paper is to focus on the influence of human resources (HR) practices on investment intentions in the financial sector. Design/methodology/approach: Data were obtained from 548 managers and management students. Participants were presented real news regarding two banks with contrasting HR practices. Subsequently, they had to choose – from a given virtual amount – their investment allocations. Findings: Results primarily showed that participants decided to invest more money in the bank which was more profitable to them, regardless of that bank’s HR practice. But, most importantly, when the news was specifically addressed to the in-group (managers), participants decided to invest more money in the bank with the HR practice by which they identified more, although being less profitable to them. Originality/value: The findings demonstrate the urgency for organizations to manage effectively their HR practices, as they serve as a vehicle to corporate reputation, thus affecting the relationship with the stakeholders and investors’ decisions. |
Peerreviewed: | yes |
Access type: | Open Access |
Appears in Collections: | BRU-RI - Artigos em revistas científicas internacionais com arbitragem científica |
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