Application and Configuration of HRMPS for Promoting Process Innovation Using Fuzzy Logic Approach

Human Resource Management Practices (HRMPs) has been used to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organizational in various contexts. This study focusses on the role and configurations of internal HRM for enhancing process innovation. The data was collected from Indian food processing firms. Food processing firms were chosen considering their strategic importance in a country like India which heavily relies on agriculture for its livelihood. The results indicate that the combination of all internal HRMPs have positive impact and are necessary in a bundle form for augmenting process innovation. However, from the four HRMPs, Research and Development (R & D) personnel had the strongest impact on process innovation. The research has several implications for industry and policy makers.