scholarly journals An Empirical Insight on Effects of Constituent Derivatives of Intellectual Capital on Pharmaceutical Distribution SMEs Performance in KPK - Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-100
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Western World ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Pharmaceutical Distribution ◽  
The Empirical Analysis ◽  
Derivatives Of

Intellectual capital is related to as well documented knowledge (e.g. drawings, manuals, models, etc.) as intangible resources such as traditions, experiences, conscious knowledge, unconscious knowledge and tacit knowledge. Literature emphasize firms that to get competitive advantages; they must give much focus to their knowledge assets known as intellectual capital (IC). However, the literature gives limited information on relative importance of different key/constituent components/ingredients of IC. Further, published empirical studies results are from the western world while in-depth explorations from the developing world/countries are lacking. Therefore, this study presents key components/ingredients of intellectual capital found in pharmaceutical SMEs in Pakistan. The data was collected from 225 registered distribution pharmaceutical SMEs operating/working in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The empirical analysis showed that human and spiritual capital was regarded to have significantly positive effects and that customer, structural, social and technological capitals showed to have low effects in this industrial sector, which was an astonishing result. Some explanations of that are given in the paper.

scholarly journals EXPORT PERFORMANCE IN SOUTH AMERICA: DO INTANGIBLES AFFECT FIRMS’ PERFORMANCE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES SUCH AS PERU?

2021 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
CARLOS DEL CASTILLO GUARDAMINO ◽  
JOSÉ VENTURA EGOÁVIL
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Export Performance ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Capabilities Approach ◽  
South American ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Structural Capital ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
Resources And Capabilities

ABSTRACT This study is one of the first empirical studies on intellectual capital (IC) in South American textile exporting companies. Using the resources and capabilities approach, we examine how certain intangibles can provide competitive advantages. We propose and test a model capturing the relationships between IC components and export performance (EP), as well as the various interrelationships among the different dimensions of IC. Using a sample of textile manufacturers operating in Peru, an emerging economy, we find that both human capital and structural capital have a significantly positive influence on EP. However, the data analysis does not confirm that relational capital has any positive influence on export performance.

scholarly journals Development of the intellectual capital of an enterprise as a competitive advantage in production management

2021 ◽  
Vol 188 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 134-140
Author(s):  
Olga Voronkova ◽  
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Olga Stepanenko ◽  
Nazim Balamirzoev ◽  
Svetlana Makarenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Production Management ◽  
Intangible Assets ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Theoretical Studies ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Industrial Management ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Strategic Success

The main purpose of the study is to investigate the development of the intellectual capital of an enterprise as a competitive advantage of industrial management. Taking into consideration theoretical studies and overviews of the experience of Russian firms today, it can be stated that Russian businesses are primarily based on the current conditions for the survival of companies, rather than on generating potential business opportunities, which does not lead to the creation of intangible assets and the formation of intellectual capital. At the same time, the majority of managers share the opinion of scientists that the formation and creation of the intellectual capital of an organization is a key factor in ensuring the company’s strategic success. A business that pays more attention to the growth of intellectual resources and production of intangible assets has greater competitive advantages. Based on the findings of different empirical studies, it can be argued that the organization’s management perceives intellectual capital as a component that ensures success, competitive advantage, and, ultimately, the company’s economic development.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (12) ◽  
pp. 51-56
Author(s):  
Yuri O. Kolotov ◽  
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Anastasia V. Sharopatova ◽  
Alyona E. Salamova ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Human Resources Management ◽  
Industrial Relations ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Modern Enterprise

One of the most important assets of a modern enterprise is human capital and its development opportunities. The need to maintain intellectual capital is due to the introduction of new technological solutions and changes in industrial relations. There is a transformation of the management environment, which focuses on intangible assets and thereby moves to competitive advantages. Within the framework of this article, the peculiarities of regulation and methods of human resources management at the enterprise in the conditions of digitalization are studied. The characteristic of the involvement of domestic enterprises in the HR development strategy is given.

Using wearable cameras to investigate health-related daily life experiences: A literature review of precautions and risks in empirical studies

2021 ◽  
pp. 174701612110540
Author(s):  
Laurel E Meyer ◽  
Lauren Porter ◽  
Meghan E Reilly ◽  
Caroline Johnson ◽  
Salman Safir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Sensitive Information ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Serious Adverse Events ◽  
Best Practice Guidelines ◽  
Wearable Cameras ◽  
Health Related Research ◽  
Health Related

Automated, wearable cameras can benefit health-related research by capturing accurate and objective information about individuals’ daily experiences. However, wearable cameras present unique privacy- and confidentiality-related risks due to the possibility of the images capturing identifying or sensitive information from participants and third parties. Although best practice guidelines for ethical research with wearable cameras have been published, limited information exists on the risks of studies using wearable cameras. The aim of this literature review was to survey risks related to using wearable cameras, and precautions taken to reduce those risks, as reported in empirical research. Forty-five publications, comprising 36 independent studies, were reviewed, and findings revealed that participants’ primary concerns with using wearable cameras included physical inconvenience and discomfort in certain situations (e.g. public settings). None of the studies reviewed reported any serious adverse events. Although it is possible that reported findings do not include all risks experienced by participants in research with wearable cameras, our findings suggest a low level of risk to participants. However, it is important that investigators adopt recommended precautions, which can promote autonomy and reduce risks, including participant discomfort.

Intellectual capital in family firms: human capital identification and measurement

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 199-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enrique Claver-Cortés ◽  
Patrocinio Carmen Zaragoza-Sáez ◽  
Hipólito Molina-Manchón ◽  
Mercedes Úbeda-García
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Family Firms ◽  
Balance Sheet ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – Based on the literature devoted to family firms and the intellectual capital-based view of the firm, the purpose of this paper is not only to identify the most important human capital intangibles owned by family firms but also to show a number of indicators that can help measure them. Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative case-study-based research approach was adopted taking as reference: 25 family firms belonging to different sectors; previous works existing in the literature; and the intellectus model. Findings – The present study identifies ten intangibles associated with the human capital of family firms and shows 60 indicators that can be used to measure them. It additionally provides empirical evidence and gives examples of these intangibles through the analysis of 25 international family firms. Research limitations/implications – The difficulty in collecting all the human capital intangibles of family firms; the problems associated with the creation of accurate indicators; and those specific to the research methodology adopted. Practical implications – Identifying the human capital intangibles of family firms and their indicators can help managers become aware of their importance, and this will consequently help them improve their management. This could be an interesting starting point to value these intangibles in the balance sheet as well as to draw comparisons between family and non-family organisations. Originality/value – The framework provided by family firms sheds light on several intangibles specific to these firms – precisely for their condition as “family” firms. Those intangibles – human capital intangibles being especially highlighted in this study – provide the basis for the achievement of competitive advantages.

scholarly journals Creating Model of Sustainable Performance based Green Management System on The Small and Medium Enterprises

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 340-349
Author(s):  
Vini Wiratno Putri ◽  
Ketut Sudarma
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Numerical Data ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Green Management ◽  
Sustainability Performance ◽  
The Impact

The aims of this paper is to analyze the effect of the relationship between knowledge and on green management and its implication on competitive advantage and sustainable performannce. This study used a quantitative research approach that explains the phenomenon by collecting numerical data analyzed using structural equation modelling (SEM) with the WarpPLS program application. The population in this study were small or medium business owners (general managers) in the industrial sector in the city of Semarang. Knowledge and green management have a significant effect on competitive advantages and competitive advantages has a significant effect on the sustainability performance. It means that the knowledge and green management simultaneously shows a significant effect on competitive advantages and sustainability performance. The application of green management will also improve sustainability performance. The originality of this study is on the testing of simultaneous relationships between the factors making up the application of green management, namely knowledge as well as the impact of green management implementation on sustainability performance.

scholarly journals Effects of Alternative Assessment in EFL Classroom: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-18
Author(s):  
Wali Khan Monib ◽  
Abdul Qudos Karimi ◽  
Nazifullah Nijat
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Alternative Assessment ◽  
Focal Point ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Online Search ◽  
Learning Skills ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Efl Context

Alternative assessment has been the focus of many educational researches in EFL classroom. This study was carried out to highlight the definition, characteristics and effects of alternative assessment in EFL context by reviewing current research on assessment. The research consisted of a systematic review of the empirical studies on alternative assessment in EFL classroom. Focusing solely on online search, many studies were found but only (n=24) met the inclusion criteria involving a total of (n=1588) participants. Also, it aimed to scrutinize the methods, participants and findings of the selected studies as well as the locations where they were conducted. The findings indicated that most of the studies (18 out of 24) reported positive effects of employing alternative assessment on language learning skills in EFL classroom. The results also show that the dominant method employed in the articles was quantitative where students were the main focal point involved in the research as their participants. The study is further concluded with a discussion on definition, characteristics and effects of alternative assessment in EFL context.

scholarly journals Knowledge Management and Intellectual Capital - A Theoretical Perspective of Human Resource Strategies and Practices

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 148
Author(s):  
Isniar Budiarti
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Theoretical Perspective ◽  
Strategic Human Resource Management ◽  
Research Management ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Human Resources Strategies

Significant debates on the role of human resources have been shifted from organizational assets to initiator of innovation and competitive advantages. A current research has investigated suggestive roles of intellectual capital (IC) in strategic human resource management (SHRM) process and human research management (HRM) practices. Conversely, others have shown that the successful management of IC has related to implementation of knowledge management (KM). In turn, those perspectives suggest the implementation and usage of KM ensure the growth of IC, and the innovative IC may become an effective human resources strategies and practices to acquire innovation and competitive advantages. Through a comprehensive analysis of the latest journals on those concepts, this study argues that human resource strategies and practices involving KM and management of IC give potential oppurtunities to gain innovation and competitive advantages. Besides, this theoretical perspective suggests organizational culture and leadership style are interrelated to the process.

scholarly journals FORMACIÓN PROFESIONAL CONTINUA: MEGATENDENCIAS, EMPLEABILIDAD Y PERFORMANCE / CONSTANT VOCATIONAL TRAINING : MEGATRENDS, EMPLOYABILITY AND PERFORMANCE

LOGOS ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Carlos Bernaola Martínez
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
Educational Training ◽  
Sociedad Del Conocimiento ◽  
Physical Presence ◽  
Professional Self ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Effective Development

RESUMENLos recientes adelantos de la ciencia y tecnología brindan enormes oportunidades para el desarrollo humano; pero el logro de esa potencialidad, está en función de cómo apliquemos dicha tecnología.  Es por ello, que el Siglo XXI es definido como la sociedad del conocimiento donde las ventajas  competitivas entre países y bloques económicos se darán en función al capital intelectual, a la  información y a la tecnología. No solo la velocidad de la creación del conocimiento se ha multiplicado,  también se han multiplicado los medios donde conseguir el conocimiento El profesional que no se actualiza en su campo de conocimiento y que no se capacita para el dominio  de determinados procedimientos y técnicas que permitan mejorar su formación profesional no tiene   posibilidades de desarrollo efectivo en el plano personal, ni en el laboral. Un sujeto que no inicia por  sí mismo un proceso de autoformación profesional difícilmente puede llegar a ser autónomo e independiente  como persona y como profesional; debido a que la autoformación no nace como iniciativa  de un sujeto si no existen en su entorno las condiciones que la incentiven. La tendencia de contratación de personal en las grandes empresas ha migrado a terrenos diferentes, ya  no solo contratan al personal por sus habilidades, ahora valoran el conocimiento que posee la persona.  Éstos conocimientos solamente son adquiridos, a través de procesos formativos educacionales, con un  planeamiento estructurado, sistemático y organizado, siempre y cuando estos conocimientos hayan  sido asimilados por el participante; porque en algunas ocasiones, la participación del educando,  es solamente con fines curriculares y su presencia física se encuentra equidistante del ambiente  educativo., en especial, cuando se tiene la suerte de contar con un empleo permanente.Palabras claves: megatendencias, empleabilidad. ABSTRACTThe recent advances of science and technology offer enormous opportunities to the human  development; but the achievement of that potentiality, depends on how we apply this technology. That is why the XXI Century is defined as the knowledge society where the competitive  advantages between countries and economic blocks will be given depending on the Intellectual capital, information and technology. The speed of knowledge creation has not  only multiplied, but also the means where to get it. Professionals who  are not upgraded in their  field of knowledge and who are not qualified for the   domain of certain procedures and techniques, which allow to improve their professional formation,  don’t have possibilities of effective development neither in their personal levels nor working ones.  A fellow who doesn’t iniciate a process of professional self-training can hardly become  autonomous and independent, as a person and as  a professional;    although it is necessary to say  that the self-training process is not born as initiative of a fellow unless the  conditions, that stimulate it,  exist in the environment. The recruitment trend  in big companies has migrated to different lands, they no longer  hire  personnel only  for their abilities; now they value the knowledge possessed by the person. This knowledge is only acquired, through educational training processes, with a  structured, systematic and organized planning, provided this knowledge has been assimilated by  the participant; because in some cases, the  learners participation is only with curricular purposes and their physical presence is halfway the educational atmosphere., especially, when you are lucky enough to have a permanent job. Key words: megatrends, employability.

Intellectual capital and performance

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 407-452 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugénia Pedro ◽  
João Leitão ◽  
Helena Alves
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
Global Vision ◽  
Customer Capital ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to determine the predominant classification of intellectual capital (IC), in terms of components, using the literature of reference on the relationship between IC and performance and considering multi-dimensional analysis axes (MAAs): organisational, regional and national. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review (SLR) is presented focussing on empirical studies on IC published in the period 1960-2016. A protocol for action is defined and a research question is raised, gathering data from the databases of: Web of Science, Scopus and Google Scholar. A social network analysis is also provided to determine the type of networks embracing groups, IC individual components and performance type. Findings Of the 777 papers included in the SLR, 189 deal with the relationship between IC and performance. The paper highlights the greater development of empirical studies starting from 2004; the organisational MAA is the most studied. The most frequently used groups of components in studies dealing with IC’s influence on performance corresponds to a triad of human capital; structural (organisational or process) capital; and relational (social or customer) capital, which determine positively the performance of organisations/regions/countries, but their influence is not linear and depends on various factors associated with the context and surrounding environment. Practical implications This study has wide-ranging implications for politicians/governments, managers and academics, providing empirical evidence about the relationships between the components of IC and performance, by MAAs, and a global vision and better understanding of how those IC components have developed and how they are related to performance. Originality/value Due to the high number of references covering a wide range of disciplines and the various dimensions (e.g. organisational, regional and national) that form IC, it becomes fundamental to carry out an SRL and systematise its MAAs to deepen knowledge about what has been discovered/developed in this domain, in terms of empirical studies, in order to situate the topic in a wider theoretical-practical context. The paper is exceptionally wide-ranging, covering the period 1960-2016. It is one of the first clarifying studies on systemisation of the literature on IC, by MAA, and an in-depth study of IC’s impact on the performance of organisations/regions and countries which may serve as a guideline for future studies using the taxonomy proposed.

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