HIGH PERFORMANCE WORK SYSTEMS (HPWSs) AND HR OUTCOMES: A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

Purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of high performance work systems (HPWSs) on human resource (HR) outcomes in higher education of Pakistan. Cross sectional design is used to collect the data from 178 regular faculty members working at COMSATS University Islamabad. The results of partial least square structural equation modelling analysis revealed that ability enhancing, motivation enhancing and opportunity enhancing HPWSs has a direct and significant effect on HR outcomes. Study also proved the moderating role of resource based view (RBV) between ability enhancing HPWSs, motivation enhancing HPWSs and HR outcomes. However, current study rejected the moderating role of RBV between opportunity enhancing HPWSs and HR outcomes. The study concluded the sustainable solution of long term positive HR outcomes by implementing unique bundles of HPWSs. In line with suggestions, the study contributes to the literature in designing unique bundle of HPWSs. Finally, current study discusses the implications and limitations and suggests areas for future research.