Unpacking the relationship between high-performance work systems and innovation performance in SMEs
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the black box between high-performance work systems (HPWS) and innovation performance in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Through application of the ability, motivation and opportunity (AMO) framework, the study examines the mediating roles of innovation-specific ability, motivation and voice behaviors between HPWS and SMEs’ innovation performance. Design/methodology/approach: The hypotheses are tested on data collected through a self-administered questionnaire from 237 SMEs in Pakistan. Findings: Findings indicate that human capital, motivation and employee voice fully mediate the relationship between HPWS and innovation performance in SMEs. Research limitations/implications: The cross-sectional research design and self-reported measures warrant caution for the interpretation of findings. Future research may consider a longitudinal research design and objective measures. Practical implications: SMEs need to invest in the adoption and implementation of HPWS that will develop innovation-specific abilities, motivation and voice behaviors simultaneously among employees that will lead to higher innovation performance. Originality/value: This is the first study of its kind utilizing an AMO framework to investigate the underlying mechanism through which HPWS affect innovation performance in SMEs.
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2019
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Authors: | Shahzad, Khuram ; Arenius, Pia ; Muller, Alan ; Rasheed, Muhammad Athar ; Bajwa, Sami Ullah |
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Personnel Review. - Emerald, ISSN 0048-3486, ZDB-ID 1480053-6. - Vol. 48.2019, 4 (04.06.), p. 977-1000
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Emerald |
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