Internal logic of intellectual capital: a biological approach

Purpose - The aim of the present paper is to shed new light on the interactions among capitals in a model of measurement and management of intellectual capital using the theoretical lens of complexity theory. In particular, attempts to contribute to the exploration of the power of biological metapho...

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Published in:Journal of intellectual capital 2006-01, Vol.7 (3), p.394-405
Main Authors: Bueno, Eduardo, Salmador, María P., Rodríguez, Óscar, Martín De Castro, Gregorio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Banks
Biological
Case studies
Companies
Complexity theory
Design engineering
Dynamic tests
Economic aspects
Information communication
Intangible assets
Intellectual capital
Knowledge
Knowledge management
Metaphor
Methodology
Mimesis
Organizations
Professionals
Research methodology
Savings banks
Science
Scientists
Sheds
Society
Studies
Universal banking
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Summary:Purpose - The aim of the present paper is to shed new light on the interactions among capitals in a model of measurement and management of intellectual capital using the theoretical lens of complexity theory. In particular, attempts to contribute to the exploration of the power of biological metaphors in the study of intellectual capital.Design methodology approach - The methodology adopted in the present paper is case study research. Cases are especially suitable to answering "how" and "why" questions and are well-suited to generating and building theory in an area where little data or theory exists. Presents the case study of Caja Madrid, a Spanish savings bank in Spain.Findings - A new framework of analysis is proposed that may help organizations to better picture and understand dynamics of interaction between capitals and elements by defining relationships which explain the creation of wealth through intangibles.Originality value - Suggests that complexity theory has the potential to shed new light on the study of intellectual capital in organizations.
ISSN:1469-1930
1758-7468
DOI:10.1108/14691930610681474