Typology and strategic analysis of intangible resources
TechnovationPublished 1 February 2000
Esteban Fernández Sánchez, José María de las Heras Montes, Camilo J. Vázquez
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Abstract
This work focuses on the contribution of intangible resources towards the competitive success of the firm. First, four categories of intangible resources are classified and studied: human capital, organisational capital, relational capital and technological capital. Then, those properties that explain their strategic value are analysed in detail.
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