Innovation and human resource management: a systematic literature review

• Published in: European journal of innovation management Vol. 25; no. 6; pp. 1 - 18
• Main Authors: Jotabá, Mariana Namen, Fernandes, Cristina I., Gunkel, Marjaana, Kraus, Sascha
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bradford Emerald Publishing Limited 19.12.2022; Emerald Group Publishing Limited
• Subjects: Bibliographic coupling; Bibliographies; Bibliometrics; Cluster analysis; Coupling; Employees; Human resource management; Innovations; Literature reviews; Organizational aspects; Performance management; Productivity; Scholarly communication; Scientific papers; Software; Strategic management; Success; Systematic review; Innovation; HRM; Systematic literature review
• ISSN: 1460-1060; 1758-7115
• DOI: 10.1108/EJIM-07-2021-0330

PurposeThis study aims to map scientific publications, intellectual structure and research trends in the development of human resource management (HRM) by adopting innovative practices. Specifically, it aims to (1) identify the fundamental contributions of research and to (2) determine the lines of research that constitute the most prominent intellectual structure to contribute to defining a future research agenda.Design/methodology/approachThis study employs bibliometric, bibliographic coupling and cluster analysis techniques. To evaluate any potential patterns among the articles, it is analyzed how those were jointly cited. Hierarchical cluster analysis was also applied to those subject to bibliographic coupling analysis within the scope of grouping the interrelated articles into distinct sets.FindingsThe results enabled the identification and classification of various theoretical perspectives on human resources development through the adoption of innovative practices into four main approaches: (1) organizational factors of success, (2) strategic HRM, (3) human behavior and (4) learning management.Originality/valueThis study identifies, explores, analyzes and summarizes the main themes contributing to deepening the literature by identifying the priority areas concerning HRM through the adoption of innovative practices that can guarantee international standards of excellence.