Abstract
Purpose – The aim of the study was to identify HRM practices in the area of knowledge management applied in Polish innovative enterprises and their relationship with the enterprises’ innovation. Design/Methodology/Approach – The paper presents results of a study covering innovative enterprises operating in Poland. The questionnaire study was conducted among managers responsible for HRM in the enterprises. Findings – The following aspects were supported among HRM practices regarding knowledge management in the studied companies: employees’ creativity, work groups and project teams. Relationships were identified between specific HRM practices in knowledge management and creative, talented workers and management cadre constituting internal sources of innovation, effectiveness of innovation process phases, and the scale of novelty of implemented innovations. Research limitations/implications – The weakness of the presented studies can be observed in sampling. The sample encompassed businesses manifesting various scopes of implemented innovations (from global to organization innovation) and representing various industries. Practical implications – The findings of this study may be used by companies interested in implementing innovations in the organization. Results of the study indicate that the more innovations in knowledge management were implemented, the greater the number of these originated internally, the innovative process took a more effective course, and the scope of innovations was broader. Originality/value – The study applied an original set of HRM practices and a multi-dimensional approach to organizations’ innovation. The assessment of the degree to which HRM practices in knowledge management are applied in innovative businesses is also valuable. Article type – Research paper.
Highlights
The aim of the study was to identify HRM practices in the area of knowledge
On the basis of research results (Table 1), it can be observed that positive and statistically relevant correlations emerge between creative, talented employees and the management constituting the internal source of innovation, and HRM practices regarding knowledge management
S tention to HRM practices which play a significant role in organizations and may inspire employees to create and implement innovations
Summary
In knowledge-based economy, human resources are considered a critical resource whose unique character offers a strategic advantage. The development of knowledge economy poses new challenges for organizations and stimulates changes in organizational objectives and HRM practices The approach requires a change in the way of thinking, qualifications and behaviors of managers This will be associated with the migration of management practices towards the generation of new qualifications, attitudes. HRM practices in innovative companies enable a change in the way employees perceive reality, which is to foster the emergence of knowledge. A broader perception of a new idea is possible This is made possible by actions regarding knowledge and information exchange among employees being facilitated and knowledge being applied in practice and team-working. The objective of the present study was to identify HRM practices in the area of knowledge management applied in Polish innovative enterprises and their relationship with the enterprises’ innovation
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