A human resource management review on public management and public administration research: stop right there ... before we go any further ...

This overview paper focuses on the increased popularity of human resource management (HRM) in public management and public administration research. This is reflected in empirical articles published in scientific journals linked to HRM, public management and public administration in the period 2000-2016. The findings of the paper show some cross-fertilization between the different disciplines and the lack of it in some areas. The outcomes also provide input for a future research agenda including alternative theories, models, methods and research techniques for rigour and relevant HRM research in the public sector domain.

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This paper focuses on the growing popularity of human resource management in public management and public administration research, highlighting both cross-fertilization between different disciplines and areas lacking such exchange. The findings offer insights for future research agenda, suggesting exploration of alternative theories, models, methods, and research techniques for rigorous and relevant HRM research in the public sector.