Does Strategic HR Capability and HR Inducements Impact Line Managers’ Commitment and HR Internalization?

This study empirically investigated the impact of strategic human resource (HR) capabilities, HR inducements and their influence on the line manager’s commitment and internalization of HR practices. The results indicate that perceived strategic capability and HR inducements positively influence satisfaction with HR practices. Furthermore, satisfaction with HR practices has a positive relationship with line managers’ commitment and HR internalization. This study uniquely examines the association between perceived strategic capability, satisfaction with HR practices, HR inducements, line managers’ commitment and HR internalization in the Indian context. The study highlights the necessity of creating a perception among employees that their organization has proper strategic HR capabilities and effective HR inducements.