Human resource involvement in developing intellectual capital

Stephen T. T. Teo, Kira Kristal Reed, Karen Ly

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Abstract

This study examined the extent of a strategic approach to human resource (HR) management in small and medium professional service firms, and if it is used to develop intellectual capital (IC). Data were collected from 165 Australian professional service firms. Path analysis showed that HR involvement and the adoption of a collective set of strategic HR practices contributed positively to IC levels (particularly human, social and organizational capital). IC acts as a mediator between HR practices and firm performance. HR practices alone did not increase the performance of the firms studied. The findings are unique in the context of studies on small- and medium-sized professional service firms in that a holistic approach to assessing both HR practices and all IC components was taken rather than examining the individual construct relationships. In the context studied, HR influence is critical to increasing IC.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1219-1233
JournalService Industries Journal
Volume34
Issue number15
Early online date4 Aug 2014
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Nov 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • intellectual capital
  • human resources
  • performance
  • professional service

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