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Mohd Hanafi, Mohd Shafiq and Asmawi, Arnifa and Chew, Kok Wai and Yang, Chia Yen (2024) INNOVATION-ENHANCING HIGH-PERFORMANCE WORK PRACTICES IN MALAYSIAN R&D ORGANIZATIONS: MYTH OR REALITY? International Journal of Management Studies, 31 (1). pp. 35-60. ISSN 2232-1608
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Abstract
Numerous Malaysia policies underscore the need to build exceptional R&D capabilities as the key economic driver. This study acknowledges the influence of high-performance work practices (HPWP) on R&D innovativeness. Underpinned by social exchange theory, this study investigates the implementation of innovation-enhancing HPWP in Malaysian R&D organisations and their relationship with project performance. Survey data on R&D project performance and six dimensions of innovation-enhancing HPWP were collected from 210 project leaders and members. Results suggested that innovation-enhancing HPWP implementation is still low as HPWP might be a relatively unknown practice in the R&D sector. Nevertheless, four HPWP dimensions were significant predictors of R&D project performance: employee recruitment, performance appraisal, reward and compensation, and employee participation. These findings will guide managers in developing relevant HPWPs to foster innovativeness. This includes a comprehensive audit of existing R&D people, processes, and products, and how these three `Ps’ can be streamlined into an innovation-enhancing HPWP.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | Performance |
Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5001-6182 Business > HF5549-5549.5 Personnel management. Employment management |
Divisions: | Faculty of Management (FOM) |
Depositing User: | Ms Nurul Iqtiani Ahmad |
Date Deposited: | 03 Apr 2024 02:05 |
Last Modified: | 03 Apr 2024 02:05 |
URII: | http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/12307 |
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