This paper responds to a recent call for research on public administration innovations as a necessity for the development of modern governance. In particular, this paper aims to examine the role of high-performing human resource practices in fostering the innovation of public administration. In addition, the study explores the mediating effect of failure management practices on innovativeness. A sample of 618 political appointees and civil servants from Serbian central administration was used

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... test the aforementioned hypotheses. The results indicate that high performing human resource practices have a positive effect on innovativeness. However, the magnitude of specific practices varies significantly. Keywords: failure management approach, high-performing human resource practice, intellectual capital, public administration innovation, Serbia.