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Green intellectual capital and environmental performance: identifying the pivotal role of green ambidexterity innovation and top management environmental awareness Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Javier Martínez-Falcó, Eduardo Sánchez-García, Bartolomé Marco-Lajara, Kyuho Lee
Purpose This research focuses on analyzing the impact of Green Intellectual Capital (GIC) on the Environmental Performance (EP) of Spanish wineries, as well as the mediating effect of Green Ambidexterity Innovation (GAI) on the main relationship posed (GIC–EP), and the moderating effect of Top Management Environmental Awareness (TMEA) on the GAI–EP link. In addition, age, size and size and membership
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Nexus among green intellectual capital, green information systems, green management initiatives and sustainable performance: a mediated-moderated perspective Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Adil Riaz, Martin Cepel, Alberto Ferraris, Khurram Ashfaq, Shafique Ur Rehman
Purpose Sustainability issues are crucial in today’s competitive environment. The integration of technology plays a vital role in the attainment of sustainability objectives. The study aims to investigate the relationship between green intellectual capital (IC), green information systems (IS), green management initiatives (GMI) and green technology adoption in light of natural resource-orchestration
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Examining the role of intellectual capital in maturing sustainable competitive advantage through enkindling innovations in SMEs: the moderating role of entrepreneurship-orientation Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Mohammed Awad Alshahrani, Muhammad Zafar Yaqub, Mahmoud Abdulhadi Alabdali
Purpose Based on the intellectual capital (IC) theory and the resource-based view (RBV), the paper seeks to elucidate the direct and indirect relationships between IC and competitive advantage in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Therewithal, besides examining the mediating role of innovation capabilities in the IC-competitiveness link, it scrutinizes the moderating effect of entrepreneurial orientation
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Knowledge-enhancing HR practices and sustainable competitive advantage: the mediating role of intellectual capital in knowledge-based firms Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Behrooz Ghlichlee, Elnaz Mohammadkhani, Amir Hatami
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between knowledge-enhancing HR practices, intellectual capital and sustainable competitive advantage in knowledge-based firms. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative approach was used to conduct the present study. The respondents were sampled from knowledge-based firms in Iran. Overall, 320 managers in 157 firms were selected using
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Does national intellectual capital matter for economic growth in the Asia–Pacific economies? Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Duc Hong Vo, Ngoc Phu Tran
Purpose Countries worldwide aim to improve their comparative advantages by efficiently using scarce resources for economic growth and development. While many studies have been conducted to measure intellectual capital at the firm's level, measuring it at the national level has been under-examined. In addition, while the important role of national intellectual capital in economic growth has been theoretically
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English as a medium of instruction and intellectual capital creation in Omani higher education: unravelling the dilemma Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Amal Al Muqarshi, Sharifa Said Al Adawi, Sara Mohammed Al Bahlani
Purpose A majority of higher education institutions (HEIs) in Oman, and internationally, have adopted English as the language of education, driven by its power and its globally accepted status as the language of knowledge and communication. Such an internationalisation policy has been inadequately evaluated to examine its actual effects. This paper aims at analysing the existing literature with a view
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Does emotional intelligence impact service innovation capabilities? Exploring the role of diversity climate and innovation culture Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 Devid Jegerson, Fauzia Jabeen, Hanan H. Abdulla, Jayaprada Putrevu, Dalia Streimikiene
Purpose The study examines the impact of emotional intelligence on service innovation capabilities. Furthermore, it explored the mediating role of diversity climate and the moderating role of innovation culture. Design/methodology/approach An online questionnaire helped to collect data from 257 public sector employees in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The proposed hypotheses were analysed using structural
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Enhancing firm performance through innovation: the roles of intellectual capital, government support, knowledge sharing and knowledge management success Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 Binh Thi Thanh Truong, Phuong V. Nguyen, Demetris Vrontis
Purpose This study determines whether government support for innovation (GSFI), knowledge sharing, knowledge management success (KMS) and intellectual capital (IC) strengthens the relationship between firm innovation and performance in the manufacturing industry in Vietnam. Design/methodology/approach A theoretical model and related hypotheses on manufacturers in Vietnam were developed based on the
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Boosting innovativeness in organic farming: the role of external relational capital Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2023-12-15 Josune Sáenz, Henar Alcalde-Heras, Nekane Aramburu, Marta Buenechea-Elberdin
Purpose Following the contextual approach to intellectual capital, this study analyzed the specific types of external relational capital that foster product/service, process and managerial innovativeness in organic farming as key drivers of sustainable food production. Design/methodology/approach Survey data from 358 organically certified Spanish farmers were analyzed using structural equation modeling
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How to assess the intellectual capital of firms in uncertain times: a systematic literature review and a proposed model for practical adoption Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Marcello Cosa, Eugénia Pedro, Boris Urban
Purpose Intellectual capital (IC) plays a crucial role in today’s volatile business landscape, yet its measurement remains complex. To better navigate these challenges, the authors propose the Integrated Intellectual Capital Measurement (IICM) model, an innovative, robust and comprehensive framework designed to capture IC amid business uncertainty. This study focuses on IC measurement models, typically
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Utilizing every grain of intellect: exploring the role of individual-level intellectual capital in linking servant leadership with innovative work behavior Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Muhammad Mumtaz Khan, Muhammad Shujaat Mubarik, Syed Saad Ahmed, Tahir Islam, Shafiq Ur Rehman
Purpose Based on social exchange and social learning theories, this study explicates the mediating role of individual-level human capital, structural capital and relational capital in linking servant leadership with the innovative work behavior (IWB) of employees. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from 256 manager–employee dyads from the IT sector of Pakistan in three phases through a
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Business processes management as a tool to enhance intellectual capital in the digitalization era: the new challenges to face Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Laura Broccardo, Paola Vola, Safiya Mukhtar Alshibani, Riccardo Tiscini
Purpose Digitalization is affecting business management and pushing for new strategies, innovative products, new ways to communicate with stakeholders and new channels. This phenomenon is unavoidable, and companies have to face it in a holistic and integrated way. One holistic and interconnected approach, when studying enterprise challenges, is represented by the business process management method
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Examining the influence of specific IC elements on alliance formation of new ventures Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Lee J. Zane, Mark A. Tribbitt
Purpose Intellectual capital (IC) is essential to the success of new technology-based firms. However, young firms only possess some of the resources and capabilities needed to develop, produce and market their innovative products and services. Hence, many form alliances to access complementary resources. This paper investigates the signaling effect of technology-based start-ups’ stock of IC on alliance
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Exploring the impact of employer brand attributes on financial performance: an intellectual capital perspective Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Vladimir Dženopoljac, Jasmina Ognjanović, Aleksandra Dženopoljac, Sascha Kraus
Purpose The employer brand is a crucial intangible asset for companies as it enhances the employer–employee relationship, leading to improved employee performance and overall company outcomes. This paper aims to investigate the contribution of the employer brand to the financial results of companies in southern Europe. Design/methodology/approach The sample consists of 266 companies operating in southern
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Innovating from university–industry collaboration: the mediating role of intellectual capital Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2023-09-07 Ximing Yin, Fei Li, Jin Chen, Yuedi Zhai
Purpose University–industry (UI) collaboration is essential for knowledge and technology exchange between higher education institutions and industries, enabling enterprises to accelerate innovation. However, few studies have investigated the collaborative innovation mechanism through which UI collaboration can enhance the accumulation of firms' intellectual capital (IC) and how this, in turn, affects
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Connecting the dots: a serial mediation of intellectual capital and organizational ambidexterity between high-performance work system and innovation performance Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2023-09-06 Saad Hassan, Saqlain Raza, Muhammad Faisal Malik, Amir Ishaque, Mahin Fiza
Purpose Achieving innovation performance (IP) through high-performance work system (HPWS) remained relatively unexplored. Literature on the HPWS-IP linkage mechanism raises a question mark and highlights the existence of a black box. Therefore, the present study aimed to empirically fill the gap in the literature by developing a framework to theorize HPWS nexus with IP through serial mediation of intellectual
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Intellectual capital's contribution to innovative female agri-start-ups: a multiple case study Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2023-08-04 Giuseppe Modaffari, Niccolò Paoloni, Martina Manzo
Purpose Women-led enterprises can count on intellectual capital (IC) to implement a knowledge exchange process, improve managerial skills and provide themselves with more certain and reasonable financial resources. Recently, the literature has recognized a new paradigm of innovation, known as open innovation (OI) that emphasizes the strategic importance of relationships for knowledge development. The
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Modeling intellectual capital-based intrapreneurial ability of working professionals through servant leadership and self-efficacy Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2023-07-26 Puja Khatri, Sumedha Dutta, Preeti Kumari, Harshleen Kaur Duggal, Asha Thomas, Ilaria Cristillo, Silvio Nobis
Purpose Intrapreneurial ability (IA) of employees strengthens an organization's internal as well as external growth. Employees' IA makes innovation a continuous practice and augments organization's intellectual capital (IC). This intellectual capital-based intrapreneurial ability (ICIA) helps professionals to effectively handle changes in the business ecosystem by creating innovative solutions. The
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Understanding project success involving analytic-based decision support in the digital era: a focus on IC and agile project management Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2023-07-24 Stephan Kudyba, Agnel D Cruz
Purpose Digital transformations of business processes are on the rise and the result is a need for a better understanding of how the elements of intellectual capital (IC) play a role in achieving successful digital project outcomes. New structural capital in the form of digital technologies must be identified and understood. Evolving skills of human capital in assimilating digital elements must also
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Managing the tradition and innovation paradox of the agribusiness industry: the impact of the network on operating, financial and social performance Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2023-06-28 Andrea Rey, Giovanni Catello Landi, Francesco Agliata, Mavie Cardi
Purpose The paper aims to investigate the role of the network in managing the tradition and innovation paradox in the agribusiness industry. In particular, this study aims to demonstrate that agribusiness firms can innovate through tradition by joining a network, to capture the way intellectual capital (IC) is created, shared and transformed. Design/methodology/approach The authors approached the study
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Does green intellectual capital matter for reverse logistics competency? The role of regulatory measures Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2023-06-20 Yesim Can Saglam
Purpose Despite its potential advantages in a wide range of environmental subjects, green intellectual capital has received scant attention in the field of reverse logistics (RL). This research focuses on exploring the relationship between significant green intellectual capital assets (namely green human capital, green relational capital, and green structural capital) and RL competency. The moderating
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Exploring the mediating role of social capital and pro-social motivation in the relationship between CSR and creative deviance Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2023-04-24 Sabeen Hussain Bhatti, Rabia Irshad, Nazia Shehzad, Gabriele Santoro
Purpose This study aims to explore the underlying mechanisms of the less studied relationship between perceived corporate social responsibility (CSR) (both internal and external) and creative deviance (CD). Based on the signalling and social capital (SC) theories, this study proposes that the relationship between CSR and CD is mediated by both the prosocial motivation and SC of the employees. Desi
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Shaping the culture of your organization by the human capital: employees' competencies and leaders' perceived behavior Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2023-04-20 Ştefan Cătălin Popa, Simona Cătălina Ştefan, Ana Alexandra Olariu, Cătălina-Florentina Popa, Marius Ioan Pantea
Purpose Organizational culture (OC) is not only a key factor in the development of organizational performance but also an important source of employee orientation toward a better understanding of organizational goals. This study aims to analyze the influence of two individual factors on OC: (1) the competencies of employees and (2) perceived leadership behavior. The study also focuses on how the relationship
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The evolution of intellectual capital disclosure driven by European regulatory change: evidence from the Italian stock market Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2023-04-18 Carlo Amendola, Alessandro Gennaro, Simone Labella, Pietro Vito, Marco Savastano
Purpose The matter of interest is the reporting and disclosure of intellectual capital (IC) in the global “knowledge economy” era. The aim of the paper is twofold: to verify the level of disclosure of IC through the non-financial statements (NFSs) published by public companies and to identify the main firm-specific factors that explain the propensity to disclose. Design/methodology/approach Based on
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Influencing social enterprise resilience by intellectual capital and the contribution of female leadership: insights from the Italian context Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2023-03-08 Paola Paoloni, Antonietta Cosentino, Simona Arduini, Gaetano della Corte
Purpose This paper aims to verify which intangible assets attributable to intellectual capital (IC) influence the anti-cyclical nature and the resilience of social enterprises (SEs) during systemic crises and whether these factors take on particular connotations in female-run SEs. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative methodology based on multiple case studies is used to answer the research questions
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Nexus between entrepreneurial orientation and intellectual capital Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2023-03-07 Sanjay Chaudhary, Amandeep Dhir, Nicola Farronato, Melita Nicotra, Marco Pironti
Purpose The importance of knowledge-based assets and the capability to leverage them has been the subject of scholarly interest in entrepreneurial orientation literature. The authors attempt to understand the dominant themes in the prior literature and propose directions for future research. Design/methodology/approach The authors performed a systematic review of 79 studies to answer the research questions:
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Measuring innovative literacy: conceptualization, scale development and validation Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2023-02-02 Asiye Yüksel, Mehmet Şahin Gök, Ayşe Günsel
Purpose There is a need to understand the role of innovative literacy in intellectual capital literature. This study aims to develop the innovative literacy scale, starting from the framework of innovative literacy, which is not prominent in the literature. Accordingly, this study develops and validates an innovative literacy scale. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative research methodology was
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Does startup culture in the emerging country grow around societal sustainability? An empirical study through the lens of co-creational capital and green intellect Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2023-01-31 Rajeev Verma, Vikas Arya, Asha Thomas, Enrica Bolognesi, Jens Mueller
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of green intellectual capital in fostering societal sustainability. Also, this study investigated how co-creational customer capital mediates the relationship between green intellectual capital and societal sustainability. The paper draws attention to co-creating customer capital and understanding its impact on societal sustainability in high-contact
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Enablers of explorative and exploitative intellectual capital in entrepreneurial ecosystems Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2022-12-19 Simona Grande, Alberto Bertello, Paola De Bernardi, Francesca Ricciardi
Purpose This study aims to investigate the intellectual capital (IC) dynamics in entrepreneurial ecosystems (EEs) by conceptualizing EEs as systems whose purposes include the (re)generation of the intangible resources needed for effective entrepreneurship. The study proposes a taxonomy of the key enablers of IC and develops a model that captures the unfolding interdependencies across the enablers of
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Spiritual leadership and intellectual capital: mediating role of psychological safety and knowledge sharing Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2022-11-28 Raheel Yasin, Shaohua Yang, Aydan Huseynova, Muhammad Atif
Purpose This study determines the nexus between spiritual leadership and psychological safety (PS). The authors explore the mediating role of PS and knowledge sharing to offer insights on how spiritual leadership can be advanced to better understand and support intellectual capital. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected using convenience sampling from the Pakistani automobile manufacturing
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Linking green intellectual capital, ambidextrous green innovation and firms green performance: evidence from Pakistani manufacturing firms Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2022-11-15 Muhammad Usman Shehzad, Jianhua Zhang, Mir Dost, Muhammad Shakil Ahmad, Sajjad Alam
Purpose Given the importance of environmental protection and the crucial role of manufacturing firms in environmental degradation, the purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of green intellectual capital (GIC) on firms' green performance (GP), mediating effects of ambidextrous green innovation (GI) and moderating role of technological turbulence (TT). Design/methodology/approach The
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Revisiting online academic networks within the COVID-19 pandemic – From the intellectual capital of knowledge networks towards institutional knowledge capitalization Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2022-10-03 Elena-Mădălina Vătămănescu, Juan-Gabriel Cegarra-Navarro, Aurora Martínez-Martínez, Violeta-Mihaela Dincă, Dan-Cristian Dabija
Purpose The study sets out to explore the mediating role of intellectual capital (IC) dimensions (i.e. human, structural and relational) between scholars' affiliation to online academic networks and institutional knowledge capitalization. Online academic networks are tackled through the lens of knowledge networks which have been of primary importance for new relevant knowledge acquisition during the
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Green intellectual capital for sustainable healthcare: evidence from Iraq Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2022-09-30 Hussein-Elhakim Al Issa, Tahir Noaman Abdullatif, Joseph Ntayi, Mohammed Khalifa Abdelsalam
Purpose This research aims to examine the role of green intellectual capital (GIC) dimensions in promoting sustainable healthcare as reflected by sustainable performance. The mediating effect of green absorptive capacity (GAC) and moderating role of environmental turbulence were also explored. Design/methodology/approach Structural equation modeling was utilized for hypotheses testing of a survey data
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How socio-cultural transition helps to improve entrepreneurial intentions among women? Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2022-07-12 Saeed Badghish, Imran Ali, Murad Ali, Muhammad Zafar Yaqub, Amandeep Dhir
Purpose The current research proposes a model that integrates certain psychological and demographic factors in developing and strengthening young Saudi women's perceptions of entrepreneurial resourcefulness, which eventually may lead to the development and enhancement of their entrepreneurial intentions. The study also examines the ways in which changing socio-cultural norms and values may augment
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Genesis of an innovation-based entrepreneurial ecosystem: exploring the role of intellectual capital Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2022-07-05 Luca Marinelli, Sara Bartoloni, Federica Pascucci, Gian Luca Gregori, Massimiliano Farina Briamonte
Purpose The aim of the study is to explore the genesis of entrepreneurial ecosystems (EE) and highlight the role played by intellectual capital (IC) in that process. Specifically, the paper adopts the collective intelligence approach, and the study shows how human capital (HC), structural capital (SC) and relational capital (RC) interact to create an entrepreneurial ecosystem. Design/methodology/approach
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Improving the performance/competency of small and medium enterprises through intellectual capital Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2022-05-31 Sanchita Bansal, Isha Garg, Mansi Jain, Anshita Yadav
Purpose Conventional economic contexts and value creation exert on the extensive use of intangible resources whose value is much greater than the tangible assets. In particular, intellectual capital (IC) is recognized as an important source of value creation for firms. However, the field of IC is majorly dominated by large firms, and little has been done in exploring IC in small and medium enterprises
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Effects of human capital on entrepreneurial ecosystems in the emerging economy: the mediating role of digital knowledge and innovative capability from India perspective Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2022-05-31 Ranjan Chaudhuri, Sheshadri Chatterjee, Prof. Demetris Vrontis, Francesca Vicentini
Purpose This study empirically examines the relationship between human capital ecosystems and entrepreneurial ecosystems. The study also investigates the mediating roles of digital knowledge capability and innovation capability and the moderating role of technology turbulence in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Design/methodology/approach The study takes inputs from existing literature and resource-based
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Intellectual capital between measurement and reporting: a structured literature review Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2022-05-06 Paola Paoloni, Giuseppe Modaffari, Federica Ricci, Gaetano Della Corte
Purpose In the past decade, intellectual capital (IC) measurement and reporting have been feeding scientific debate; however, only few studies address these issues together. The present research aims to provide an integrated view of the topics covered by the existing literature and to highlight the emerging research trends and set the agenda for future research. Design/methodology/approach This study
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Intellectual capital and the acquisition of human capital by technology-based new ventures Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2022-04-26 Lee J. Zane
Purpose Intellectual Capital (IC) is essential to the success of new technology-based firms. A key component of IC is human capital. Human capital is shown to affect firm innovation, growth, and survival positively. This paper investigates the signaling effect of technology-based start-ups’ initial stock of IC on obtaining skilled human capital. Design/methodology/approach The researcher employs signaling
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Mapping the field of social capital with innovation and future research agenda: a bibliometric and visualization analysis Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2022-04-25 Zhouyang Gu, Fanchen Meng, Siyuan Wang
Purpose Recent years have seen a substantial increase in academic interest in social capital and innovation. Nonetheless, the bibliometric and visualization study on this subject is inadequate. This study aims to analyse the leading trends in literature that have connected social capital with innovation over the past few decades. Design/methodology/approach This study attempts to provide an overview
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Relational capital in referrer networks of medical specialists in office settings Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2022-04-20 Nina Sophie Pflugfelder, Frank Ng
Purpose The purpose of this article is to explore the association of the Relational Capital (RC) embedded in a medical specialist’s social–professional network with the specialist’s economic performance based on social network analysis (SNA). Design/methodology/approach Using health insurance claims data regarding ∼108,000 physicians treating ∼72,000,000 patients, social–professional networks (pat
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The impact of electronic word-of-mouth management in hotel ecosystem: insights about managers' decision-making process Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2022-04-14 María del Carmen Berné Manero, Andrea Moretta Tartaglione, Giuseppe Russo, Ylenia Cavacece
Purpose There is a lack of research proving how electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) is a valuable source of information in the hospitality industry for developing hotels' intellectual capital. To fill this gap, this study aims to examine hotel managers' decision-making processes regarding the acceptance and management of eWOM and its impact on the Italian hotel ecosystem. Design/methodology/approach This
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Strategic human resource practices and new product development performance: the mediating role of intellectual capital Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2022-04-12 Behrooz Ghlichlee, Amirhossein Goodarzi
Purpose The paper investigates the effects of strategic human resource practices on intellectual capital and new product development performance in knowledge-based firms. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative approach was adopted to conduct the present study. The respondents were sampled from knowledge-based firms in Iran. Overall, 120 managers in 60 knowledge-based firms were selected using convenience
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FinTech ecosystem as influencer of young entrepreneurial intentions: empirical findings from Tunisia Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2022-04-08 Giuseppe Festa, Sihem Elbahri, Maria Teresa Cuomo, Mario Ossorio, Matteo Rossi
Purpose The study aims to investigate the influence of FinTech (Financial Technology) determinants such as crowdfunding, mobile payment and blockchain as potential facilitators in an entrepreneurial ecosystem for undertaking decisions in Tunisia, as an example of emerging economy. Design/methodology/approach Quantitative research was carried out with data collection based on a questionnaire that has
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The international orientation of academic entrepreneurship: the role of relational, human and psychological capital Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2022-04-05 Mercedes Villanueva-Flores, Dara Hernández-Roque, Mariluz Fernández-Alles, Mirta Diaz-Fernandez
Purpose Scholars have emphasized intellectual capital’s importance for universities in obtaining competitive advantages and creating value. The purpose of this paper is to identify the influences of two components of intellectual capital, relational and human capital at the international level, and psychological capital on international orientation of academic entrepreneurs, and the mediating effects
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Unmasking intellectual capital from gender and nationality diversity on university spin-offs’ boards: a study on non-linear effects upon firm innovation Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2022-04-01 Antonio Prencipe, Danilo Boffa, Armando Papa, Christian Corsi, Jens Mueller
Purpose The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of human capital related to gender and nationality diversity in boards of directors on the innovation of university spin-offs (USOs) in their entrepreneurial ecosystem. Following the intellectual capital (IC) framework and the resource dependence theory, upper echelons theory and critical mass theory, it hypothesizes that the relationship between
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Toward the emergence of “humane” entrepreneurial ecosystems. Evidence from different cultural contexts Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2022-03-08 Rossella Canestrino, Pierpaolo Magliocca, Marek Ćwiklicki, Barbara Pawełek
Purpose Adopting more sustainable and social-oriented perspectives is crucial for the emergence of the so-called humane entrepreneurial ecosystems (HEEs), the last ones supporting the improvement of both economic, environmental and social wealth. Entrepreneurs act as keystone players in each entrepreneurial ecosystem, thus the emergence of Humane Entrepreneurship (HumEnt) is crucial in shaping HEEs
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Framing intellectual capital for elite athletes Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2022-02-21 Roberto Aprile,Mario Nicoliello,Susanne Durst
Purpose This conceptual paper proposes an intellectual capital (IC) framework dedicated to elite athletes (EA) to demonstrate the usefulness of IC on individual persons. Thus, it connects EA with the concept of IC.Design/methodology/approach The paper is inspired by the classical IC dimensions (human capital, structural capital and relational capital), which are used to develop the IC framework for
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Supply chain capital and firm performance: the role of complementary capabilities Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2022-01-04 Chunhsien Wang, Tachia Chin, Chung-Te Ting
Purpose Drawing on social capital theory, we extend the concept of supply chain capital to examine whether structural and relational capital can strengthen the complementary capabilities of suppliers and enhance their performance. Design/methodology/approach The empirical study was conducted on 161 precision mold equipment suppliers. To evaluate the mediated moderation model of supply chain capital
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From ivory tower to a storyteller of value creation: integrated reporting at Japanese and South African universities Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2022-01-04 Yanqi Sun, Pui San Ip, Murugesh Arunachalam, Howard Davey
Purpose The paper examines integrated reporting (IR) practices of two Japanese universities and three South African universities by evaluating and comparing their 2019 integrated reports. Design/methodology/approach A multiple case study research method is used in this study. Findings The paper reveals that IR is in its infancy at the sample universities. Some universities have initiated disclosing
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Nexus among intellectual capital, interorganizational learning, industrial Internet of things technology and innovation performance: a resource-based perspective Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2021-12-29 Shafique Ur Rehman, Khurram Ashfaq, Stefano Bresciani, Elisa Giacosa, Jens Mueller
Purpose The authors observe the influence of intellectual capital (IC) on innovation performance with the mediating role of interorganizational learning (IOL) in the Pakistani automotive industry. Besides, industrial Internet of things (IoT) technology is used as moderating variables between IOL and innovation performance. Design/methodology/approach Structural equation modeling (SEM) presents scholars
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Intellectual capital and sustainability reporting practices in Uganda Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2021-12-29 Juma Bananuka, Venancio Tauringana, Zainabu Tumwebaze
Purpose The objective of the study is to investigate the association between intellectual capital (IC) and sustainability reporting practices in Uganda. The study further examines how individual IC elements (human, structural and relational capital) affect sustainability reporting practices. Design/methodology/approach This study employs a questionnaire to collect data. Data are analyzed using multiple
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Human capital and organisational resilience in the context of manufacturing: a systematic literature review Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2021-12-21 V. Shela, T. Ramayah, Ahmad Noor Hazlina
Purpose The manufacturing sector is well known for its significance in upholding the economic prosperity of many nations. However, in today's unprecedented environment, the resilience of this sector has become vulnerable to relentless catastrophic events, thus gaining a serious concern among the economies driven by this sector. Albeit the various determinants, human capital emerges as the widely accepted
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Dimensions of cybersecurity performance and crisis response in critical infrastructure organisations: an intellectual capital perspective Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2021-12-13 Alexeis Garcia-Perez, Mark Paul Sallos, Pattanapong Tiwasing
Purpose This research addresses the relationships between the current, dynamic organisational cyber risk climate, organisational cybersecurity performance and changes in cybersecurity investments, with an aim to address the hostile epistemic climate for intellectual capital management presented by the dynamics of cybersecurity as a phenomenon. Design/methodology/approach Expanding on the views of digital
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Intellectual capital and institutional governance as capital structure determinants in the tourism sector Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2021-12-01 Tamanna Dalwai, Navitha Singh Sewpersadh
Purpose This study investigates the capital structure determinants of the Middle East tourism sector by examining intellectual capital (IC) efficiency and institutional governance along with firm-specific and macroeconomic variables. This research also identifies the determinants of capital structure for tourism companies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and non-GCC countries. Design/methodology/approach
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Testing interaction effects of intellectual capital and burnout on innovative work behaviour of professional nurses Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2021-11-04 Genuine Narzary, Sasmita Palo
Purpose The present study aims to examine the moderating effect of burnout between intellectual capital and innovative work behaviour of professional nurses. Design/methodology/approach Mixed-method approach was followed that involves conducting both quantitative surveys and qualitative semi-structured interviews. Quantitative data was collected from 844 staff nurses. Interviews were conducted with
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Leadership, culture, intellectual capital and knowledge processes for organizational innovativeness across industries: the case of Poland Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2021-10-21 Wioleta Kucharska
PurposeThis study aims to present the overview of intellectual capital creation micro-mechanisms concerning formal and informal knowledge processes. The organizational culture, transformational leadership and innovativeness are also included in the investigation as ascendants and consequences of the focal relation of intellectual capital and knowledge processes.Design/methodology/approachBased on a
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The roots of “volunteer” employees’ engagement: The silent role of intellectual capital in knowledge-sharing intentions Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2021-10-18 Monica Fait, Valentina Cillo, Armando Papa, Dirk Meissner, Paola Scorrano
Purpose The main aim of this paper is to demonstrate that “volunteer” employees’ perception of dimensions of intellectual capital (IC) – human, structural and relation capital – creates a motivational environment to enhance knowledge-sharing intention (KSI) and stimulates “volunteer” employee engagement (VEE). The model is applied on the non-profit organizations (NPOs) sector that base their path on
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Intellectual capital's link with financing opportunities Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2021-09-24 Mara Del Baldo, Daniele Giampaoli, Maddalena Macrellino, Nick Bontis
Purpose This study aims to provide empirical evidence on the link between intellectual capital and a firm's ability to attract funding and financing in Italian companies. Design/methodology/approach Data from 125 Italian companies was collected through an online survey and analysed using structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). Findings Results show that structural capital has a positive, direct impact
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Intellectual capital, organizational culture and ambidexterity in Colombian firms Journal of Intellectual Capital (IF 6.371) Pub Date : 2021-09-22 Esteban López-Zapata, Armando De Jesús Ramírez-Gómez
Purpose This study analyzes the impact of intellectual capital on organizational ambidexterity by evaluating the mediating effect of the different types of organizational cultures (adhocracy, clan, market and hierarchy) on the said relationship. Design/methodology/approach From a sample of 124 directors of Colombian firms, the information is analyzed using Structural Equation Models through the Partial