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Assessing knowledge assets: a review of the models used to measure intellectual capital

Nick Bontis
- 01 Mar 2001 - 
- Vol. 3, Iss: 1, pp 41-60
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A review of the literature pertaining to the assessment of knowledge assets can be found in this article, where a variety of models have surfaced in an attempt to measure IC and this paper aims to highlight their strengths, weaknesses and operationalizations.
Abstract
This paper reviews the literature pertaining to the assessment of knowledge assets. Since knowledge assets are at the crux of sustainable competitive advantage, the burgeoning field of intellectual capital is an exciting area for both researchers and practitioners. Unfortunately, the measurement of such intangible assets is difficult. A variety of models have surfaced in an attempt to measure IC and this paper aims to highlight their strengths, weaknesses and operationalizations.

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