... experienced a rigorous test of its arguments (Ferris et al., 2001; Ferris, Hall, Royle, & Martocchio, 2004; Wright et al., 2001; Becker & Huselid, 2006). The intermediary mechanisms between ... interchangeable and manifest operationally in management approaches characterized by rigid hierarchies, narrowly defined jobs and a command and control management. This is consistent with the ... in the practitioner literature suggesting that a distinguishing feature of organizations that achieve sustained competitive advantage is the more effective deployment of their human assets (e.g....