Authors: Tatjana Stanovcic, Maja Bacovic, Sanja Pekovic, Jelena Jovanovic, Ivan Savovic

Abstract: Previous scholars argue that human resource practices advance valuable knowledge what could be reflected positively on innovations. Accordingly, we empirically investigate whether human resource related practices such as top management support and regularity of employees meetings are related to profit generated by the innovation activities. Using survey data of Montenegrin firms, we find that firms in which top management supports employees' idea and have regular employees meetings related to innovation activities are likely to report higher profit generated by innovations. Therefore, our results underline the crucial role of human resource practices in the process of innovation that generates profitability for firms.

Keywords: innovation, profit, human resource practices, top management support, meetings

DOI: 10.18421/IJQR10.04-13

Article info: pp. 839-846

Recieved: 06.04.2016  Accepted: 13.10.2016  UDC: 332.05   Downloads: 813