3.1.1 HPWS
AMO model (Appelbaum, 2000) was used in this paper to construct the HPWS of
new generation employees. The questionnaire of human resource practice was based on
three dimensions (ability, motivation and opportunity). Abilities were measured by
exploring the degree to which perception of employee perceived the use of structured
employment interviews, the extensive formal training, the long-term potential in
accelerating the speed of development, and the general trait of selected job candidates.
All these practices are assessed by eight items. Then, we measured the motivation
practices by asking employees the questions about the performance appraisal and the
available bonuses on account of the individual and group performance level, the high
standard of salary for the diversity scales of job accomplishment during the work, and the
merit-based promotion opportunities. This category includes seven items. At last, we
used fifteen items to measure the opportunity practices by asking about the regular
information sharing communication, the implementation of formal participation
processes and the fair complaint procedures, the existence of employee autonomy in job
design modifications. The categories of the answers were as follows: “1=absolutely
disagree” and “7=totally agree” instead of simply asking whether these practices are
present or not.