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Abstract
Purpose
Studies have demonstrated the role of human resource management (HRM) practices and knowledge management processes (KMPs) in innovative performance. However, there is limited focus on the role of HRM practices in facilitating KMPs in organizations, most especially in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are constrained by lack of adequate resources, making them dependent on external sources of knowledge. In addressing this gap, this study aims to investigate the link between knowledge-based HRM practices and open innovation (OI) activities through KMPs in Jordanian SMEs.
Design/methodology/approach
Following the survey method, 500 manufacturing SMEs in Jordan were randomly selected as participants, with a total of 335 responses collated. The structural equation modeling technique, based on AMOS, was used in analyzing the collected data.
Findings
The findings revealed a significant positive relationship between knowledge-based HRM practices and OI. In addition, KMPs was determined to be a significant mediator of the relationship between knowledge -based HRM practices and OI.
Originality/value
The study contributes to the literature by emphasizing the organizational elements that boost OI in SMEs. The findings hold significant implications for enhancing the performance of innovativeness, competitiveness and the socioeconomic advancement in the SMEs sector.
目的研究表明,人力资源管理(HRM)实践和知识管理过程(KMPs)在创新绩效中发挥着作用。然而,对于人力资源管理实践在促进组织中的知识管理流程方面所起作用的关注却很有限,尤其是在中小型企业(SMEs)中,这些企业因缺乏足够的资源而受到限制,从而依赖于外部知识来源。为弥补这一不足,本研究旨在通过约旦中小型企业中的知识型人力资源管理实践与开放式创新(OI)活动之间的联系进行调查。研究结果研究结果表明,知识型人力资源管理实践与 OI 之间存在显著的正相关关系。此外,KMP 被确定为知识型人力资源管理实践与 OI 之间关系的重要中介。研究结果对提高中小企业的创新能力、竞争力和社会经济进步具有重要意义。