The Role of Human Capital and Organizational Culture in Promoting Innovation in SMEs

January 1, 2026Open Access

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This research examines how human capital and organizational culture foster innovation in SMEs in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Quantitative research design with a structured questionnaire distributed to managers in 304 SMEs.
Data analysis using Pearson correlation, multiple and logistic regression, and comparative group tests.
Focus on factors such as mentorship, informal education, external client communication, and formalized internal processes.
Mentorship, informal education, external communication, and formalized processes positively impact innovation.
Career development and coaching do not show statistical significance on innovation outcomes.
Emphasizes the importance of knowledge transfer and customer-driven innovation in fostering an innovative culture.

Quantitative research reveals how organizational factors influence innovation in SMEs, suggesting managerial strategies for improvement.

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Hadžić et al. (2026) studied this question.

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