Western PMSs in the UAE: researcher examines effectiveness of applying western performance management systems in ‘collectivist’ culture

Abstract

Purpose:

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design:

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings:

A researcher from Dubai studied the application of Western performance management systems (PMSs) in the non-western context of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The study, based on data from 439 employees, explored the best practice attributes of e traditional single-rating and multi-rating 360° PMSs. It also offered evidence for the significant role of uncertainty avoidance and power distance orientation as mediators.

Originality:

The briefing saves busy executives, strategists, and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2022), "Western PMSs in the UAE: researcher examines effectiveness of applying western performance management systems in ‘collectivist’ culture", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 30 No. 6, pp. 10-12. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-06-2022-0098