The article analyzes the human resource management impact of competitiveness of transport companies. According to the scientific literature article discusses human resource management, Competitive advantage and competitive analysis concepts, evaluated modern human resource management models and theories of the relationship between companies and the allocation of human resources and competitiveness. The paper describes the Lithuanian transport sector companies operating in human resource managements research processes.

Introduction

The term “human resources” is used both – in business environment and in reference to people working in organizations. Human resources (employees) are the most important assets and valuable resources in company’s performance. Employees are important, since their knowledge, experience and skills increase the value of an organization in the market. The definition of human resource management is inseparable from the term “management” [۱]. Management is thus understood as organizing, planning, supervising, controlling, etc. Management pertains to internal company’s affairs. The aim of the article: to analyse the impact of human resource management in the pursuit of competitive advantage in transport service market. The objectives of the article: • To analyse the concept of human resource management, as well as strategic human resource management models. • To analyse the impact of human resource management on the competitive advantage. • To provide research results on the impacts of human resource management strategy in the pursuit of competitive advantage in transport sector. This article provides an overview of human resource management and competitiveness theories, models of human resource management concepts in order to define the ways in which organizations should assess and manage its employees to achieve better results and competitive advantage in transport service sector.