Abstract

This paper describes the concept of dignity in HRM. On the basis of the
question which role HRM could play in the current and future workplace,
two paradigms are discussed: the current dominant paradigm of
instrumentality of the human being in HRM, and a new paradigm on
the basis of dignity. The article describes what dignity is, and formulates
a new theory on dignity at work. Subsequently, the relationships between
dignity and HRM are analyzed, and the most relevant implications of
a dignity paradigm for core questions within HRM, the theoretical underpinning
of HRM, and practical implications for HRM are discussed.