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Knowledge capital acquisition of SMEs: comparative analysis of ICT branches

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  • Tomasz Sierotowicz

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Research studies on knowledge capital (KC) focus on its utilisation and transfer of knowledge mainly by large enterprises. KC is subject to single-stream analyses as an internal enterprise resource. This paper presents the results of research conducted in a relatively new field of KC acquisition as well as allocated expenditure to KC. This research focused on innovative small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) belonging to the two branches of software and hardware development in Poland (2007-2019). Empirical data allowed to use the dynamic rate of change. The main conclusion of a comparative analysis revealed that KC acquisition in the SMEs should be described as a simultaneous dual-stream (internal and external) process, and KC acquisition and allocated to it expenditure differs significantly between compared branches. Future research can focus on comparative analyses of different branches, thereby extending our knowledge of the importance of KC in business.

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  • Tomasz Sierotowicz, 2025. "Knowledge capital acquisition of SMEs: comparative analysis of ICT branches," International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 54(3), pages 366-382.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijesbu:v:54:y:2025:i:3:p:366-382
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