The Guest Model of Human Resource Management, which proposes that specific HRM practices lead to key outcomes (such as high commitment, quality, and flexibility) to drive organizational effectiveness, was formulated by which management scholar?

David Guest developed the Guest Model of HRM in 1987 (and refined it further in 1997). The model posits that Human Resource Management is distinct from traditional personnel management and is built on 6 key dimensions: HRM Strategy HRM Practices HRM Outcomes (Organizational Commitment, Quality, and Flexibility) Behavioral Outcomes Performance Outcomes Financial Outcomes According to Guest, when integrated HR practices are effectively executed, they foster high employee commitment, superior performance quality, and organizational adaptability, directly improving financial and competitive performance.