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A Debate about Navigating Institutional Logic and Agency in SMEs
This research explores how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) implement talent management while navigating the pressures of state, union, and market institutional logics. Rather than being passive participants, these organizations exercise agency through specific tactics, such as using informal practices to bypass rigid regulations or framing selective development as universal programs. These strategic responses frequently trigger internal tensions, forcing managers to balance operational flexibility against employee security and strategic effectiveness against social legitimacy. The…
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