The Impact of Human Resource Management Practices on Farms Development and Succession Planning – a PLS-SEM Approach

This study examines the impact of Human Resource Management (HRM) practices on farm development, employer branding, and succession planning in the agricultural sector. Using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), the research analyzes data from farm owners across different geo...

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Main Authors: Marius Ogrezeanu, Alexandru Capatina, Cristina Bianca Pocol
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Language:English
Published: Dunarea de Jos University of Galati 2025-04-01
Series:Annals of Dunarea de Jos University. Fascicle I : Economics and Applied Informatics
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Online Access:http://eia.feaa.ugal.ro/images/eia/2025_1/Ogrezeanu_et_al.pdf
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description This study examines the impact of Human Resource Management (HRM) practices on farm development, employer branding, and succession planning in the agricultural sector. Using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), the research analyzes data from farm owners across different geographical regions to explore the relationships between HR strategies, workforce challenges, and long-term business sustainability. The findings highlight that effective recruitment, selection, and employee retention strategies significantly influence farm expansion, workforce motivation, and investment in training programs. Additionally, the study confirms a strong correlation between farm development intentions and succession planning, demonstrating that farmers with a strategic growth mindset are more likely to engage in structured succession planning. Employer branding and retention policies are key determinants of workforce stability, reinforcing that farms perceived as attractive employers are better positioned to retain skilled employees and ensure business continuity. While HRM challenges have a moderate but statistically insignificant negative impact on employer branding, farmers often mitigate these issues through adaptive strategies such as seasonal workforce collaborations. The study’s practical implications suggest that policymakers and agricultural stakeholders should develop targeted HR support programs to enhance employee retention and succession planning.
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spelling doaj-art-bfb5446c8a1c4df2a2e64c27ae45c8312025-08-20T02:20:20ZengDunarea de Jos University of GalatiAnnals of Dunarea de Jos University. Fascicle I : Economics and Applied Informatics1584-04092025-04-0131151210.35219/eai15840409481The Impact of Human Resource Management Practices on Farms Development and Succession Planning – a PLS-SEM ApproachMarius Ogrezeanu0Alexandru Capatina1Cristina Bianca Pocol2University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaDunarea de Jos University of Galati, RomaniaUniversity of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaThis study examines the impact of Human Resource Management (HRM) practices on farm development, employer branding, and succession planning in the agricultural sector. Using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), the research analyzes data from farm owners across different geographical regions to explore the relationships between HR strategies, workforce challenges, and long-term business sustainability. The findings highlight that effective recruitment, selection, and employee retention strategies significantly influence farm expansion, workforce motivation, and investment in training programs. Additionally, the study confirms a strong correlation between farm development intentions and succession planning, demonstrating that farmers with a strategic growth mindset are more likely to engage in structured succession planning. Employer branding and retention policies are key determinants of workforce stability, reinforcing that farms perceived as attractive employers are better positioned to retain skilled employees and ensure business continuity. While HRM challenges have a moderate but statistically insignificant negative impact on employer branding, farmers often mitigate these issues through adaptive strategies such as seasonal workforce collaborations. The study’s practical implications suggest that policymakers and agricultural stakeholders should develop targeted HR support programs to enhance employee retention and succession planning.http://eia.feaa.ugal.ro/images/eia/2025_1/Ogrezeanu_et_al.pdfagribusinesshuman resource managementsuccession planemployer branding
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Annals of Dunarea de Jos University. Fascicle I : Economics and Applied Informatics
agribusiness
human resource management
succession plan
employer branding
title The Impact of Human Resource Management Practices on Farms Development and Succession Planning – a PLS-SEM Approach
title_full The Impact of Human Resource Management Practices on Farms Development and Succession Planning – a PLS-SEM Approach
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title_full_unstemmed The Impact of Human Resource Management Practices on Farms Development and Succession Planning – a PLS-SEM Approach
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title_sort impact of human resource management practices on farms development and succession planning a pls sem approach
topic agribusiness
human resource management
succession plan
employer branding
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