CAPTURING THE 'PIONEERING MINDS' VIA HUMAN CAPITAL: THE IMPACT ON INNOVATIVE PERFORMANCE OF MALAYSIAN SMEs

Abstract

To cultivate "pioneering minds" is extremely important especially in the effort to shift Malaysia towards innovation-centered economy. The Malaysian government is confident of (uniqueness, value and pro-activeness; (c)

Does Uniqueness of Human Capital Predict Innovative Performance? Testing the Moderating Role of Intrinsic Motivation in the Handicrafts Sector of Kashmir

“…These findings support the existing literature on the subject Cabello-Medina et al (2011), Halim et al (2014, Han and Li (2015)). The positive relationship between the above variables is the result of many factors, including knowledge sharing practices Hsu (2008), rare skills and knowledge Halim et al (2015), quest for acquiring new skills Halim et al (2016), among others. Nowadays, there is a cutthroat competition for every product offering.…”

“…When these efforts are implemented in letter and spirit by the organization, these endeavors will provide a competitive edge through unique human capital, practices, processes, products, and services Hornsby and Benson (2002), Fleisher et al (2010), Bornay-Barrachina et al (2012). The existing literature also states that innovative performance is a crucial result of the uniqueness of human capital Halim et al (2015), Kehoe and Tzabbar, (2015), Halim et al (2016). Given the higher volatility due to globalization, modern-day businesses are concerned about the ways and tactics to enhance overall performance, whether business or nonbusiness.…”