Impact of High Performance Work Systems on Innovation and Firm’s Performance By Nareshkumar N Mehta: Ph.D. Student Batch 2011-14,009/CIEA/2012 Calorx Teacher‘s University- Ahmedabad Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements to Calorx Teacher‘s Universityfor the award of Ph.D. degree in Management Calorx Teacher’s University, Ahmedabad April 2015 Thesis Guide: Dr. D M Pestonjee Submitted to: Dr. Shailendra Gupta Registrar, Calorx Teacher‘s University, Ahmedabad

i |P a g eDeclaration by the Candidate: This is to declare that this research work titled ―Impact of High Performance Work Systems on Innovation and Firm‘s Performance‖ is carried out by me under the guidance of Dr. D M Pestonjee, exclusively for the award of Ph.D. degree in Management by Calorx Teacher‘s University. I confirm that this study or any part of it has not been submitted for the award of any diploma or degree of any other university. Signature of the candidate Plagiarism Policy Compliance Statement I certify that I have read and understood Calorx Teacher‘s University Plagiarism Policy. I understand that failure to comply with this Policy can lead to academic and disciplinary actions against me. This work is substantially my own, and to the extent that any part of this work is not my own, I have indicated that by acknowledging its sources. Further, I grant to the CalorxTeacher‘s Universitythe right to use this work, irrespective of any copyright, for the University‘s own purpose without cost to the University or its students and employees. I further agree that the University may reproduce and provide single copies of the work to the public for the cost of reproduction. Name: Nareshkumar N Mehta Signature:Date: 30th April 2015

ii |P a g eCertification by the Guide and Jury: Thesis approval Student Name: Mehta Nareshkumar N.I.D: Ph.D. Student Batch 2011-14,009/CIEA/2012 Thesis Title:Impact of High Performance Work Systems on Innovation and Firm‘s Performance Program: Ph.D. in Management Division/Dept: Human Resources and Organization Development Approved by: Thesis Advisor:Dr. D M Pestonjee Member: Member: Date: 30th April, 2015

iii |P a g eDedication: This research work is dedicated to my parents, wife and my kids, whose support and best wishes kept my spirit all the time up throughout the course of research work.

iv |P a g eAcknowledgement: I gratefully acknowledge the contribution of everyone who helped me during my research journey. I particularly offer my heartfelt thanks to my research guide Dr. D M Pestonjee for his immeasurable advice and emotional support during the course of research work and beyond. I am also thankful to Daanish Pestonjee and Dr. Hardik Shah for helping me in conceptualizing the theoretical construct. I want to convey my special heartfelt thanks to Dr. S M Khan for his untiring efforts for helping me in statistical analysis. His support is unforgettable.