Social Exchange Model between Human Resource Management Practices and Innovation in Software Engineering

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between human resource management practices and innovation in software engineering. We use social exchange theory to investigate how human resource management practices influence the innovative behaviors of software developers through the mediation of affective organizational commitment. The results show that developmental appraisal, externally or equitable reward, and comprehensive training increase developers affective organizational commitment, which in turn positively affects their innovative behaviors.