Human Resource Outsourcing: Lesson from Multinational Enterprises

Hasliza Abdul Halim; Norbani Che Ha

doi:10.21512/tw.v12i1.679

Authors

Hasliza Abdul Halim Universiti Sains Malaysia
Norbani Che Ha University Malaya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21512/tw.v12i1.679

Keywords:

outsourcing, human resource management, multinational corporations

Abstract

This paper examines the consequence of the organization internalization on the practice of human resource (HR) outsourcing among manufacturing organizations. The assumption is that HR outsourcing is perceived as an innovative practice and that multinational enterprise (MNEs) will employ this practice more than local organizations. The data was gathered from survey questionnaires of 232 manufacturing organizations. Of the sample, 113 organizations engaged with HR outsourcing, and 71 are MNEs that partially outsource their HR functions. The findings reveal that HR outsourcing among MNEs is used to a greater extent than local organizations. A significant difference is found in the extent of outsourcing payroll, benefits, training and recruitment between MNEs and in local organizations.

Dimensions

Plum Analytics

Author Biographies

Hasliza Abdul Halim, Universiti Sains Malaysia

School of Management

Norbani Che Ha, University Malaya

Faculty Business and Accountancy

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