Keywords
Human resources, HRM systems, Firm innovation, Literature review
Abstract
Background and objective: This paper integrated different theoretical perspectives and investigated how, when, and why human resource management (HRM) systems influence different types of firm innovation. Moreover, this paper presented the current dilemma and future research directions in the field of HRM systems and firm innovation.
Methods: A thorough literature review.
Results: In the HRM system perspective, there are three main types of firm innovation: innovation in products or services, innovation in processes, and innovation in people and organizations. Empirically, researchers have considered organizational capacity, capital, and climate both as moderators and mediators to explain the relationship between HRM systems and different types of firm innovation.
Conclusions: After a thorough literature review, the author suggested some insightful future research directions. For example, more HRM research is needed for the fields of innovation in processes and innovation in people and organization.
Contribution/value: This paper provides a neat and organized review of firm innovation from the HRM view. It clarifies what has been done and what needs to be done. For example, future HRM researchers may explore that if organizational capacity, capital, and climate should be moderators or mediators or both in the relationships between HRM systems and different types of firm innovation.
Recommended Citation
Zhang, Y. (2023). A Literature Review of HRM Systems and Firm Innovation. Economic and Business Review, 25(1), 11-23. https://doi.org/10.15458/2335-4216.1315
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