A causal model of human capital antecedents and consequents in the financial services industry Journal Articles uri icon

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abstract

  • PurposeCausal models have been used in recent intellectual capital research studies to better understand the various outcomes of antecedent configurations of intangible asset components. These studies have been conducted in various industry sectors including insurance, healthcare, banks, and others. The purpose of this study is to replicate and extend prior research results within a new financial services sub‐sector.Design/methodology/approachA survey instrument based on prior research was administered to 396 employees from ten credit unions across Canada.FindingsThe results show that the pattern and value of causal paths change slightly from one context to another.Research limitations/implicationsSix research implications are offered which summarize the key academic findings of the study related to how the interdependencies of the constructs alter from one context to another.Practical implicationsThe empirical results presented here should lead analysts to recognize that measuring and strategically managing intellectual capital may in fact become the most important managerial activity for driving organizational performance.Originality/valueThe study provides a unique opportunity to test the generalizability and contextual implications of administering a similar survey instrument across various contexts.

publication date

  • January 16, 2009