LINKING HR PRACTICES WITH INNOVATION STRATEGIES : A TEST OF FRAMEWORK

Abstract

Finding better ways to manage researchers and creative people, sustaining idea generation, and mobilizing every employee to challenge the status quo on
a continuous basis are some of the new challenges
facing the Hr function. In a context where innovation strategies are increasingly crucial for businesses, Hr practices must be aligned with this strategic
priority. but how easy is it to articulate a coherent
link between Hrm and an innovation strategy?
beyond the usual list of best Hr practices, do the
few theoretical frameworks designed to link Hrm
with innovation stand the test of reality? based on
an in-depth case study of a high-technology firm, we
tested the relevance and usefulness of one of these
frameworks as a way to uncover how a value-added
Hr strategy can support the innovation strategy. but
this case analysis also highlighted the complexity
and the tensions generated by such an Hr strategy