Title: The impact of HRM on creating proinnovative work environment

Authors: Dagmara Lewicka

Addresses: AGH University of Science and Technology, Al. Mickiewicza 30, 31–059 Krakow, Poland

Abstract: This paper analyses the impact of Human Resources Management (HRM) practices on the innovation of an enterprise. It demonstrates that the creation of proinnovative attitudes takes place at each stage of the personnel process. An important role is played by the organisational culture as it builds the climate for innovation. In addition, the organisational and social barriers to innovation in Poland are presented. The author emphasises that the promotion of innovation and support for proinnovative attitudes in employees require the introduction of strategic solutions and their consequent implementation. On the basis of a comprehensive analysis, a diagnosis can be made and key learning points for HRM can be formulated.

Keywords: innovation; human resources management; HRM; corporate culture; learning; Poland; organisational culture.

DOI: 10.1504/IJIL.2010.032932

International Journal of Innovation and Learning, 2010 Vol.7 No.4, pp.430 - 449

Published online: 05 May 2010 *

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