Human resource management and learning for innovation: pharmaceuticals in Mexico
Fernando Santiago-Rodriguez
#2010-002
This paper investigates the influence of human resource management on
learning from internal and external sources of knowledge. Learning for
innovation is a key ingredient of catching-up processes. The analysis
builds on survey data about pharmaceutical firms in Mexico. Results show
that the influence of human resource management is contingent on the
knowledge flows and innovation goals pursued by the firm. Practices such
as training-- particularly from external partners; and remuneration for
performance are conducive to learning for innovation.
Keywords: Learning; R&D; human resource management; pharmaceuticals;
Mexico
JEL codes: O31, O32, O54
UNU-MERIT Working Papers
ISSN 1871-9872