Question

Why might there be some difficulty in identifying and applying the best-practice approach to HRM in organizations?

• A. Because the best-practice approach tends to be resource-intensive
• B. Because there are many variations in the literature and empirical research as to what constitutes best-practice
• C. Because the best-practice approach would not fit the cost-reduction driven strategies favoured by many short term economies.
• D. Because the best-practice approach does not emphasize the individual business context.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Because the best-practice approach tends to be resource-intensive

Best practice method claims that there is a certain bunch of activities that the HR performs which is universally accepted for getting a competitive advantage irrespective of the organisational settings.

In this method common methods are followed which are used by businesses with huge resources, the capacity to arrange for and use such amount of resources is not possible for all the organisations. It works on the principle of "one size fits all" which does not fit the need of the employees and the strategies of the organisation.