Examining the effect of high-performance human resource practices on team performance in development sector projects: Mediating role of trust

This study aims to analyze the effect of ability, motivation, and opportunity-enhancing high-performance human resource practices (HPHRP's) on team performance in development sector projects, and to explore whether trust mediates this relationship. Using structured-questionnaire, 192 survey responses were collected from both managerial and nonmanagerial positions from national and international NPOs operating in Pakistan. Results showed a positive relationship between ability motivation opportunity enhancing HPHRP's and team performance, while trust significantly mediates the relationship. This study is specifically helpful for HR managers to recruit personnel who can effectively meet various high-performance needs of the development sector projects. Also, this study helps to improve policy makers' decision-making process and outcomes in the development sector, especially in emerging economies.