Title: Beyond challenges and monetary compensation: human resource behaviours leading to firm's growth

Authors: Yaoyao Tang; Emmanuel Paulino; Ronald P. Romero

Addresses: School of Finance, Yunnan University of Finance and Economics, No.237 Longquan Road, Wuhua District, Kunming, Yunnan, 18213995611, China ' College of Business Administration and Accountancy, De La Salle University Dasmarinas, DBB-B, 4115 West Ave, Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines ' Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM), General Luna corner Muralla St., 1002, Intramuros Manila, Philippines

Abstract: This study examined the relationship between human resource behaviours and firm growth in IT enterprises in Beijing, China. Specifically, it evaluated the effects of innovative working behaviour, organisational citizenship, and employee resilience on firm growth. Using cluster sampling, 220 managers from selected IT enterprises responded to a survey questionnaire. Multi-regression analysis revealed that innovative working behaviour and organisational citizenship positively impact firm growth, while employee resilience showed no significant effect. The findings highlight the importance of employees' ability to generate innovative ideas, perform beyond formal responsibilities, and adapt to change in driving firm success. Interestingly, resilience did not translate into measurable growth benefits, suggesting its role may be indirect or context-dependent. This study is unique in applying multiple regression to assess the combined effects of these behaviours on firm growth and is the first in China to explore how human resource behaviours influence organisational performance.

Keywords: China; employee resilience; ER; firm growth; innovative working behaviour; IWB; IT industry; multi-regression analysis; organisational citizenship.

DOI: 10.1504/IJCG.2025.149622

International Journal of Corporate Governance, 2025 Vol.15 No.4, pp.391 - 412

Received: 27 Apr 2024
Accepted: 09 Mar 2025
Published online: 07 Nov 2025 *

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