Intellectual Capital and Challenges of Organizations in the Twenty-First Century

Intellectual Capital and Challenges of Organizations in the Twenty-First Century

Author: 
Khalique, Muhammad
Place: 
Hershey
Publisher: 
IGI Global
Date published: 
2013
Responsibility: 
Mansor, Shazali Abu, jt.author
Isa, Abu Hassan bin Md., jt.author
Editor: 
de Pablos, Patricia Ordóñez
Source: 
Strategic Approaches for Human Capital Management and Development in a Turbulent Economy
Abstract: 

In the present century, intellectual capital is recognized as the most important and strategic asset for organizations. Intellectual capital is mainly based on knowledge and useful information. Intellectual capital is playing a critical role to create value from the combination of tangible and intangible assets to enhance the performance of organizations. This chapter looks at the concept and application of intellectual capital and its associated challenges of organizations in a competitive environment. More specifically, this chapter highlights the relationship of intellectual capital with the performance of organizations of various sectors. The relationship of intellectual capital was supported by empirical studies which were done by various renowned researchers in the intellectual capital field. In addition, this chapter discusses the various major components and models of intellectual capital.

Series: 
Advances in Human Resources Management and Organizational Development

CITATION: Khalique, Muhammad. Intellectual Capital and Challenges of Organizations in the Twenty-First Century edited by de Pablos, Patricia Ordóñez . Hershey : IGI Global , 2013. Strategic Approaches for Human Capital Management and Development in a Turbulent Economy - Available at: https://library.au.int/intellectual-capital-and-challenges-organizations-twenty-first-century