Human agility management in Thai SMEs: A catalyst for enhancing employee value proposition

Intaka Piriyakul; Benjamas Sirijai; Rapepun Piriyakul; Noraphol Chiranunthadej

doi:10.24294/jipd.v8i11.7478

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Human agility management in Thai SMEs: A catalyst for enhancing employee value proposition

Intaka Piriyakul

Benjamas Sirijai

Rapepun Piriyakul

Noraphol Chiranunthadej

Journal of Infrastructure Policy and Development 2024, 8(11), 7478; https://doi.org/10.24294/jipd.v8i11.7478

Submitted：26 Jun 2024

Accepted：14 Aug 2024

Published：16 Oct 2024

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Abstract

This study investigates the application of Operational Agility Management in Thai SMEs, examining its impact on Employee Dynamic Capability and the resulting Employee Value Proposition. Using a quantitative approach with a questionnaire survey targeted at Thai SME executives, the research analyzes the relationships between “Value of Work”, “Goal Orientation”, and “Network Communication” as independent variables, “Employee Dynamic Capability” as a mediating variable, and “Employee Value Proposition” as the dependent variable. The findings reveal that Thai Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) struggle particularly with “Network Communication” in enhancing their “Employee Value Proposition”, primarily due to their predominant hierarchical command structure. This challenge highlights the need for Thai SMEs to reassess their organizational structures and communication practices to improve employee dynamic capabilities and overall employee value proposition. The study provides novel insights into the application of Operational Agility Management in Thai SMEs, bridging the gap between high-performance management theories and the practical realities faced by SMEs in unpredictable business environments, thus offering a unique perspective on cultivating employee dynamic capabilities in this setting.

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