Construction of structural dimensions of organizational human capital competitive advantage
Journal of Intellectual Capital
ISSN: 1469-1930
Article publication date: 20 May 2021
Issue publication date: 9 August 2022
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to clarify the factors that affect the formation of organizational human capital competitive advantage (OHCCA) and construct its structural dimensions.
Design/methodology/approach
This research method adopted grounded theory using 20 interviews of managers from 10 companies. Relevant literature was reviewed to conduct open coding, Axial coding and selective coding to ensure OHCCA concept and dimensions.
Findings
Studies have shown that OHCCA formation of results from investment and collaboration of three levels: organization, teams and departments and employees. OHCCA formation is composed of three dimensions of organizational human capital investment: planning, practice and stock.
Research limitations/implications
This research enriches the organizational human capital and competitive advantage theories.
Practical implications
The practical significance is to provide theoretical and practical guidance for organizations in creating OHCCAs.
Originality/value
This research is the first to propose and define the OHCCA concept and construct a three-dimensional structure model. Furthermore, this research has revealed the leading factors that affect OHCCA's formation process.
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Acknowledgements
Thanks to the National Social Science Fund of China (17BGL111) for its support for this project.
Citation
Guo, W. and Chen, M. (2022), "Construction of structural dimensions of organizational human capital competitive advantage", Journal of Intellectual Capital, Vol. 23 No. 5, pp. 1081-1106. https://doi.org/10.1108/JIC-07-2020-0223
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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