scholarly journals Intellectual Capital as a Competitive Advantage in Pan African Nigeria Limited, Abuja

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
pp. 52-64
Author(s):  
Opusunju Michael Isaac Isaac ◽  
◽  
Jiya Ndalo Santeli ◽  
Murat Akyuz ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Relational Capital ◽  
Capital Social ◽  
Structural Capital ◽  
Pan African ◽  
The Relationship

The study examines the relationship between intellectual capital and competitive advantage in Pan African Nigeria Limited, Abuja. The study also sought to find out how intellectual capital (human capital, social capital, relational capital and structural capital) enhances competitive advantage in Pan African Nigeria Limited, Abuja. The population of 65 employees were used and the population was used as sample size. Point in time data were collected from primary source and Ordinary Least Square was adopted and finding reveals that the relationship between intellectual capital and competitive advantage in Pan African Nigeria Limited is significant. This shows that there is a significant relationship between human capital and competitive advantage in Pan African Nigeria Limited, Abuja. There is a significant relationship between relational capital and competitive advantage in Pan African Nigeria Limited, Abuja. There is a significant relationship between structural capital and competitive advantage in Pan African Nigeria Limited, Abuja. There is a significant relationship between social capital and competitive advantage in Pan African Nigeria Limited, Abuja. It is therefore recommended that Pan African Nigeria Limited should emphasis more on intellectual capital such as human capital, social capital, relational capital and structural capital since it help them to achieve competitive advantage over other firms within the industry.

Intellectual Capital as a Competitive Advantage in Pan African Nigeria Limited, Abuja

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Michael Isaac Opusunju ◽  
Ndalo Santeli Jiya ◽  
Murat Akyuz
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Relational Capital ◽  
Capital Social ◽  
Structural Capital ◽  
Pan African ◽  
The Relationship

<p class="Default">The study examines the relationship between intellectual capital and competitive advantage in Pan African Nigeria Limited, Abuja.  The study also sought to find out how intellectual capital (human capital, social capital, relational capital and structural capital) enhances competitive advantage in Pan African Nigeria Limited, Abuja. The population of 65 employees were used and the population was used as sample size.  Point in time data were collected from primary source and Ordinary Least Square was adopted and finding reveals that the relationship between intellectual capital and competitive advantage in Pan African Nigeria Limited is significant. This shows that there is a significant relationship between human capital and competitive advantage in Pan African Nigeria Limited, Abuja. There is a significant relationship between relational capital and competitive advantage in Pan African Nigeria Limited, Abuja. There is a significant relationship between structural capital and competitive advantage in Pan African Nigeria Limited, Abuja. There is a significant relationship between social capital and competitive advantage in Pan African Nigeria Limited, Abuja. It is therefore recommended that Pan African Nigeria Limited should emphasis more on intellectual capital such as human capital, social capital, relational capital and structural capital since it help them to achieve competitive advantage over other firms within the industry.</p>

scholarly journals The Role of Green Intellectual Capital on Competitive Advantage: Evidence from Balinese Financial Institution

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 227
Author(s):  
Anak Agung Putu Gede Bagus Arie Susandya ◽  
Putu Diah Kumalasari ◽  
Ida Ayu Ratih Manuari
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Financial Institution ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Relational Capital ◽  
Innovation Research ◽  
Structural Capital

The purpose of this study is to analyze the role of green intellectual capital on competitive advantage of Lembaga Perkreditan Desa (Balinese Financial Institution). The study tested by using data collected from a sample of 120 respondents that were randomly picked from 35 Lembaga Perkreditan Desa in Denpasar. Findings suggested that green human capital, green relational capital, and green structural capital affect competitive advantage at 17.6%. Furthermore, green human capital and green structural capital had positive effect on competitive advantage. Meanwhile, green relational capital did not affect competitive advantage. The eco-friendly concept remains a critical factor to gain company’s competitive advantage. This study provides insight into green innovation research field.

The effects of self-reflection on individual intellectual capital

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 1107-1124
Author(s):  
Zhining Wang ◽  
Shaohan Cai ◽  
Mengli Liu ◽  
Dandan liu ◽  
Lijun Meng
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Relational Capital ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Structural Capital ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Individual Human ◽  
Three Components

PurposeThe aim of this paper is to develop a tool measuring individual intellectual capital (IIC) and investigate the relationship between self-reflection and IIC.Design/methodology/approachThis study developed a theoretical model based on social cognitive theory and the literature of self-reflection and intellectual capital (IC). This research collected responses from 502 dyads of employees and their direct supervisors in 150 firms in China, and the study tested the research model using structural equation modeling (SEM).FindingsThe results indicate that three components of self-reflection, namely, need for self-reflection, engagement in self-reflection and insight, significantly contribute to all the three components of IIC, such as individual human capital, individual structural capital and individual relational capital. The findings suggest that need for self-reflection is the weakest component to impact individual human capital and individual relationship capital, while insight is the one that mostly enhances individual structural capital.Practical implicationsThis paper suggests that managers can enhance employees' IIC by facilitating their self-reflection. Managers can develop appropriate strategies based on findings of this study, to achieve their specific goals.Originality/valueFirst, this study develops a tool for measuring IIC. Second, this study provides an enriched theoretical explanation on the relationship between self-reflection and IIC – by showing that the three subdimensions of self-reflection, such as need, engagement and insight, influence the three subdimensions of IIC, such as individual human capital, individual structural capital and individual relational capital.

ASSOCIATION BETWEEN INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL AND COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: A CASE STUDY ON THE HOTEL INDUSTRY IN BALI PROVINCE, INDONESIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 440-449 ◽  
Author(s):  
Partiwi Dwi Astuti ◽  
Anis Chariri ◽  
Abdul Rohman
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Hotel Industry ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Relational Capital ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Structural Capital

Purpose: This study aims to examine the association between intellectual capital and competitive advantage in the hotel industry in Bali Province, Indonesia. The interrelationship between components of intellectual capital –human capital, relational capital, structural capital – were tested in this study, and testing was also carried out for the association of intellectual capital – represented by structural capital – with competitive advantage. Methodology: Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire. A total of 172 questionnaires were sent to general managers of three-, four- and five-star hotels in Bali Province. A total of 109 questionnaires were returned and could be analysed (a 63% response rate). The analysis was performed using covariance-based structural equation modeling with AMOS 21.0 software. Main Findings: The findings show that between the components of intellectual capital there is a positive and significant association: human capital with relational capital, human capital with structural capital and relational capital with structural capital. The findings also show that structural capital has a significant positive association with a competitive advantage. Implications: Mobilising and utilising human capital as much as possible can create and enhance relational capital and structural capital. Willingness to realise, utilise, compile and develop organizational knowledge enables long-term competitive advantages to be achieved. Novelty: This study examines the association of intellectual capital – facilitated by structural capital – and competitive advantage, which researchers have not done before in the hotel industry.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF THE INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL IN ACHIEVING COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES OF TURKEY AND UAE

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
NIMA ALFARRA NIMA ALFARRA
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Relational Capital ◽  
Structural Capital ◽  
Years Of Service ◽  
Definition Of

This study aims to examine the reality of intellectual capital in the private universities of Turkey and UAE and the role of intellectual capital in enhancing their competitive advantage. In this regard, the study explores the extent to which each element of intellectual capital influences the competitive advantage of the universities under the study and whether there is a difference between universities in how to manage the intellectual capital that they own. Accordingly, the study first explains the definition of intellectual capital and its elements (human capital, structural capital, relational capital), as well as the definition of the competitive advantage and its dimensions and fields of achievement in the universities under the study. Besides, it also investigates the relationship between the administrative procedures followed by these universities in the management of intellectual capital and in enhancing their competitive advantage from several aspects (innovation, quality, flexibility, development, and quality of service). The study relied on the selection of a simple convenience sampling method of the population of private universities in Turkey and UAE by a descriptive analytical approach, so a survey was made to verify the approaches in the theoretical frameworks of the intellectual capital and its relation to the dependent variables, which is the competitive advantage. The hypotheses were tested based on statistical analysis programs. The statistical analysis points to several important results and implications. Findings of the study reveal that there is a statistically significant relationship between the ability of the private universities in Turkey and UAE to manage their intellectual capital and enhance their competitive advantage, while the management of human capital, structural capital, and relational capital seem to have a similar impact rate on the Turkish and UAE private universities in enhancing their competitive advantage. Findings of the study further indicates that there is no statistically significant difference in the average responses of sample members on the level of the availability of intellectual capital requirements and achievement of competitive advantage in the private universities in Turkey and UAE due to some variables like gender, age, qualifications, years of service, years of service in the current position, job title.

scholarly journals The Effect of Intellectual Capital on Competitive Advantage in the Jordanian Telecommunication Sector

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Raed Kareem Kanaan ◽  
Ulya Nawaf Obeidat ◽  
Bader Yousef Obeidat ◽  
Mohammad Orsan Al-Zu'bi ◽  
Mohammd Abuhashesh
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Relational Capital ◽  
Telecommunication Sector ◽  
Structural Capital

This paper sought to examine the effect of intellectual capital on competitive advantage in the Jordanian telecommunication sector. Indeed, intellectual capital is generally assumed to be an important aspect of the organization and one of the most conducive to innovative activity and unrestrained competition. The paper finds that the tripod of intellectual capital, namely, human capital, structural capital, and relational capital has a significant influence on achieving a competitive advantage. Among these three dimensions, relational capital is the most influential component in enhancing the competitive advantage. Considering these results, the research presented many recommendations for future research, the most important ones is implementing this study on other sectors, resort to multi-method of data collection, and the use of probability sampling techniques.

Intellectual Capital and Business Performance of Pharmaceutical Firms in Kenya

2019 ◽  
pp. 851-873
Author(s):  
James Mark Ngari
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Strong Support ◽  
Relational Capital ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Empirical Results ◽  
Pharmaceutical Firms ◽  
Structural Capital ◽  
The Relationship

Intellectual capital is an investment in the organization and it is perceived to be a strategic resource and a source of competitive advantage. The purpose of this chapter is to test the relationship between intellectual capital and business performance of pharmaceutical firms in Kenya. The specific objectives are to determine whether human capital, structural capital and relational capital influence business performance of pharmaceutical firms in Kenya. The results indicate that human capital, structural capital and relational capital influence business performance of pharmaceutical firms in Kenya. Human capital and structural capital relationship strongly exist among the studied pharmaceutical firms and significantly influenced business performance positively. In addition, the study confirmed that human capital, structural capital and relational capital are dimensions of intellectual capital. The developed model confirm that the theory fitted data with fit indices above or below the required thresholds and the empirical results provided strong support for the model.

scholarly journals Managerial ability and intellectual capital disclosure

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Javad Rajabalizadeh ◽  
Javad Oradi
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Relational Capital ◽  
Alternative Measure ◽  
Managerial Ability ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Structural Capital ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeWhile prior research in the area of intellectual capital (IC) disclosure has mainly focused on firm, board and audit committee characteristics, there is little research on whether managerial characteristics are associated with IC disclosure. This study aims to examine the relationship between managerial ability (MA) and the extent of IC disclosure.Design/methodology/approachThe study sample comprises 1,098 firm-year observations of Iranian listed firms during 2012–2017. This study uses the checklist developed by Li et al. (2008) and adopts a content analysis approach and calculates the IC disclosure index in 62 dimensions within three categories: human capital, structural capital and relational capital. To measure MA, this study uses the managerial ability score (MA-Score) developed by Demerjian et al. (2012) for Iranian firms.FindingsThe results show that MA is significantly and negatively associated with the overall extent of IC disclosure and all the three components of IC (human capital, structural capital and relational capital). Further analysis shows that the interaction between MA and firm performance is positive and significant, suggesting that the negative relationship between MA and IC disclosure is less pronounced for high-performing firms. This study addresses the potential endogeneity issue by using the propensity score matching approach. The findings are also robust to the alternative measure of MA.Originality/valueThis study contributes to both the MA literature and the IC disclosure literature. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this study is the first to provide empirical evidence on the relationship between MA and IC disclosure.

Intellectual Capital and Business Performance of Pharmaceutical Firms in Kenya

2017 ◽  
pp. 188-209
Author(s):  
James Mark Ngari
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Strong Support ◽  
Relational Capital ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Empirical Results ◽  
Pharmaceutical Firms ◽  
Structural Capital ◽  
The Relationship

Intellectual capital is an investment in the organization and it is perceived to be a strategic resource and a source of competitive advantage. The purpose of this chapter is to test the relationship between intellectual capital and business performance of pharmaceutical firms in Kenya. The specific objectives are to determine whether human capital, structural capital and relational capital influence business performance of pharmaceutical firms in Kenya. The results indicate that human capital, structural capital and relational capital influence business performance of pharmaceutical firms in Kenya. Human capital and structural capital relationship strongly exist among the studied pharmaceutical firms and significantly influenced business performance positively. In addition, the study confirmed that human capital, structural capital and relational capital are dimensions of intellectual capital. The developed model confirm that the theory fitted data with fit indices above or below the required thresholds and the empirical results provided strong support for the model.

scholarly journals Green competitive advantage: Examining the role of environmental consciousness and green intellectual capital

2021 ◽  
pp. 1141-1152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Partiwi Dwi Astuti ◽  
Luh Kade Datrini
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Relational Capital ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Environmental Consciousness ◽  
Structural Capital

The purpose of this study was to examine the role of environmental consciousness and green intellectual capital (GIC) for green competitive advantage. The association between environmental consciousness and each component of GIC—green human capital, green relational capital, green structural capital—is tested in this study. Tests are also carried out to examine the association of each GIC element with green competitive advantage. Data were collected using an online questionnaire. A total of 237 questionnaires were sent to the CEOs of medium manufacturing companies in Bali Province, Indonesia. There were 72 returned questionnaires that could be analyzed (a 30.37% usable response rate). Data analysis was performed using variance-based structural equation modelling with the partial least square (SEM-PLS) approach with WarpsPLS 7.0. The findings show that there is a positive and significant association between environmental consciousness and each component of GIC: environmental consciousness with green human capital, environmental consciousness with green relational capital and environmental consciousness with green structural capital. The findings also demonstrate that each component of GIC has a significant positive association with green competitive advantage: green human capital with green competitive advantage, green relational capital with green competitive advantage and green structural capital with green competitive advantage. This research implies that going green through the adoption of green practices can contribute to green competitive advantage.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document