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An intellectual capital perspective of human resource strategies and practices

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  • Eric Kong
  • S Bruce Thomson

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Previous research has investigated the relationships between intellectual capital (IC) and human resource management (HRM). Others have described the link between IC and strategic initiatives in an organization including strategic human resource management (SHRM). However, little systematic work has been done to develop a holistic overview of connections between the three concepts. Through an analysis of the recent IC literature and the literature that discusses IC, SHRM and HRM, this paper argues that not only are the three concepts closely connected, but also IC should play a key role in SHRM processes and HRM practices in organizations. The strategic connections also demonstrate that IC can be conceptualized as a holistic partner to both SHRM and HRM; thus, adding strong support for the need to measure IC accurately. A theoretical framework is proposed to illustrate IC, SHRM and HRM connections. Finally, the paper suggests directions for future research.

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  • Eric Kong & S Bruce Thomson, 2009. "An intellectual capital perspective of human resource strategies and practices," Knowledge Management Research & Practice, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 7(4), pages 356-364, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:tkmrxx:v:7:y:2009:i:4:p:356-364
    DOI: 10.1057/kmrp.2009.27
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    1. Junaid Rehman & Igor Hawryszkiewycz & Osama Sohaib & Osama Sohaib & Fatuma Namisango, 2021. "Deriving Intellectual Capital Bottom-Line in Professional Service Firms: A High Performance Work Practices Perspective," International Journal of Knowledge Management (IJKM), IGI Global, vol. 17(2), pages 1-26, April.
    2. Junaid Rehman & Igor Hawryszkiewycz & Osama Sohaib & Fatuma Namisango & Abdul Samad Dahri, 2023. "Towards the Knowledge-Smart Professional Service Firms: How High-Performance Work Systems Support the Transformation," Journal of the Knowledge Economy, Springer;Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET), vol. 14(4), pages 3640-3670, December.

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