A Causal Model of Human Resource Development on Employee Performance: An Empirical Study of Xiaomi Auto-related Listed Companies

Abstract

This study aimed to accomplish the following: 1) examine how human resource development practices, specifically training development, career development, and organizational development, shape employee performance within Xiaomi’s auto-related listed companies in China; 2) assess whether sustainable organizational performance (SOP) mediated that relationship; 3) propose a causal model that clarifies both the direct and indirect routes through which HRD initiatives produce performance gains.

A mixed-methods design underpinned the inquiry. The quantitative strand drew on 400 usable survey responses, while the qualitative strand relied on 20 in-depth interviews conducted across nine Xiaomi-affiliated automotive firms. Statistical analysis provided the primary evidence, and interview data broadened the view, revealing how HRD programs aligned with broader organizational strategies.

Results indicated that organizational development was the most influential HRD dimension. It directly bolstered job satisfaction, motivation, and leadership quality. SOP functioned as a significant mediator, and within that construct, learning and development surfaced as the strongest contributors. Leadership, meanwhile, emerged as the dominant driver of individual performance, underscoring managerial influence on productivity and alignment. Taken together, the findings underscore the need for integrated HRD planning that aligns with long-term sustainability goals. This imperative is likely to grow as China’s intelligent-vehicle sector continues to evolve.

Keywords: human resource development, sustainable organizational performance, employee performance

6319202003 Guo Zhuang, 2568 (2025). Advisor: ดร.ภัสสรกันต์ ทรัพย์มหาโชค และรศ. ดร.ไชยนันท์ ปัญญาศิริ – Dr. Pattsornkun Submahachok & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chaiyanant Panyasiri, ดุษฎีนิพนธ์ (Dissertation), A Causal Model of Human Resource Development on Employee Performance: An Empirical Study of Xiaomi Auto-related Listed Companies, ตีพิมพ์ในวารสาร (Journal Name), International Journal of Instructional Cases 2025, ปริญญาเอก (Doctorate Degree), บัณฑิตวิทยาลัย (Graduate School), ปรัชญาดุษฎีบัณฑิต สาขาวิชาการจัดการ – Doctor of Philosophy Program in Management, ปร.ด. การจัดการ – Ph.D. in Management, Siam University, Bangkok, Thailand – มหาวิทยาลัยสยาม กรุงเทพมหานคร ประเทศไทย