Innovation and Chinese HRM research and practice: Problems and promises – introduction to editors' forum
Journal of Chinese Human Resource Management
ISSN: 2040-8005
Article publication date: 21 October 2013
Abstract
Purpose
This article aims to highlight the importance of creativity and innovation in Chinese HRM research and practice. The authors first seek to bring some conceptual clarity to the term “innovation”, especially in relation to the notion of creativity. The authors then discuss Chinese HRM research and policies and practices associated with innovation. The authors conclude the article by introducing the forum articles that constitute this issue of the journal.
Design/methodology/approach
Literature review and analysis.
Findings
The authors discuss the conceptual difference and similarity between innovation and creativity. The literature analysis shows that Chinese HRM research is in a transitioning stage from local private novelty to global novelty, and innovation at individual and organizational level is determined by a sound national innovation system (NIS) that either fosters or hinders the overall ability of innovation in a sub-system.
Originality/value
The article differentiates creativity and innovation conceptually and specifies the critical role of NIS in fostering innovation ability at individual and organizational levels.
Keywords
Citation
G. Wang, G., Lamond, D. and Zhang, Y. (2013), "Innovation and Chinese HRM research and practice: Problems and promises – introduction to editors' forum", Journal of Chinese Human Resource Management, Vol. 4 No. 2, pp. 105-116. https://doi.org/10.1108/JCHRM-06-2013-0025
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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