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THE CONSTRUCT OF INTEGRATING STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE-BASED VIEW TOWARDS CORPORATE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Ta-Shun Cho

Dept. of Business Administration, Asia University, Taiwan

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Yi-Chun Lung*

Dept. of Business Administration, Asia University, Taiwan

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*Correspondence author

Abstract

This paper investigates the integration of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Resource-Based View (RBV) to advance Corporate Sustainable Development (CSD), using a regional teaching hospital in central Taiwan as a case study. SHRM is examined as a strategic mechanism to align human resource practices with long-term organizational goals, while RBV provides a lens to understand how internal capabilities, particularly human capital, dynamic capabilities, and intangible assets, drive sustainable advantage. Through in-depth interviews from the Human Resources Department, Clinical Division, and Nursing Division, this paper identifies how strategic HR practices and internal resources are mobilized to support environmental initiatives and long-term sustainability. Findings reveal that cross-functional collaboration, internal orientation, and Green HRM are essential to operationalizing sustainability goals in healthcare. This paper offers practical insights for managers and policymakers on how to effectively align HR strategies and resource-based capabilities to achieve sustainable development in complex service organizations.

Key Words: Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM), Resource-Based View (RBV), Corporate Sustainable Development (CSD)