Manish:
have a look at the following articles for a measure on "human resource profile (HRP) (dis)similarity".
Chang, S. J. 1996. An Evolutionary Perspective on Diversification and Corporate Restructuring: Entry, Exit, and Economic Performance During 1981-1989. Strategic Management Journal, 17: 587-611.
Chang, S. J. & Singh, H. 1999. The Impact of Modes of Entry and Resource Fit on Modes of Exit by Multi-Business Firms. Strategic Management Journal, 20(11): 1019-1035.
Good luck with your research!
Best, Matthias
Dr. oec. Matthias Brauer
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