Bringing Sen’s capability approach to work and human resource practices

Dilip Subramanian; Joan Miquel Verd; Josiane Vero; Bénédicte Zimmermann

doi:10.1108/IJM-05-2013-0092

Bringing Sen’s capability approach to work and human resource practices

Dilip Subramanian, Joan Miquel Verd, Josiane Vero, Bénédicte Zimmermann

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Abstract

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to introduce the special issue of the International Journal of Manpower Design/methodology/approach – Bringing together economists and sociologists, the special issue develops a relevant range of qualitative and quantitative research methods. Findings – The special issue adopts the capability approach as a yardstick to assess corporate policies from the combined perspective of economic and human development. It asks how firms can contribute to developing sustainable human capabilities at work. Originality/value – Human resource management is mainly oriented towards optimising workers’ labour for the benefit of employers and shareholders. The papers in this issue provide some well-documented suggestions on how to break with a reductionist understanding of employees as “human capital”, considered from the sole viewpoint of economic efficiency, by introducing a shift in perspective towards an integrated approach, embracing both economic and human development. © 2013, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	292-304
Journal	International Journal of Manpower
Volume	34
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1108/IJM-05-2013-0092
Publication status	Published - 8 Jul 2013

Keywords

Accreditation of prior learning
Capability approach
Corporate policies
Corporate responsibility
Occupational mobility
Professional development
Restructuring processes
Vocational training

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