Human Intellectual Capital, Organizational Resources and Product Innovation Performance: A Perspective of Resource Based View Theory
Subject Areas : General Management
Keywords: Human intellectual capital, organizational resources, product innovation performance, resource-based view theory, firm performa,
Abstract :
This study aims to examine the relationship between human intellectual capital (HIC), organizational resources (OR), and product innovation performance (PIP) within the framework of the Resource-Based View (RBV) theory. The study employs a quantitative research approach, utilizing survey data collected from a sample of Small Medium Enterprise (SME) in Malaysia. The research instrument consists of validated scales to measure HIC, OR, and PIP. Multiple regression analysis is employed to assess the strength and significance of the relationships among the variables. Preliminary findings indicate a positive and significant relationship between HIC and PIP. Specifically, firms that possess higher levels of HIC, including Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) are more likely to achieve improved product innovation outcomes. Additionally, the study reveals that OR, such as organizational culture and structure increase PIP of SMEs. This study contributes to the existing literature on the RBV theory by providing empirical evidence on the importance of HIC and OR in driving PIP.