An impressive collection of the latest cutting-edge work in the dynamic field of intellectual capital. Experts from around the world discuss the current state of affairs from a variety of perspectives, providing a cross-disciplinary view of the field. All contributors presented their research at the top global conference in this field - the World Congress on Intellectual Capital. The underlying theme of the book is to explain how an organization can identify, measure, manage, leverage and act upon its collective intelligence towards the pursuit of sustainable innovation. The book is divided into three main parts which first establish a foundation of literature, then examine various measurement approaches and finally conclude with a variety of applications. "This collection of papers from the conference is special for its seminal research, strategic visions, and thought-provoking discussions. Make sure this book has a place in your library!" Dr. Jac Fitz-enz, Founder and Chairman, Saratoga Institute Highly-regarded international contributors present cutting-edge research from the world's largest conference in the field of intellectual capital Explains how an organization can identify, measure, manage, leverage and act upon its collective intelligence to achieve sustainable innovation Combines the scholarly review and practitioner synthesis of intellectual capital and knowledge management.

About the authors; Foreword; Introduction; Thought leadership on intellectual capital; Managing organizational knowledge by diagnosing intellectual capital: framing and advancing the state of the field; Digital knowledge: copyright intellectual property and the Internet; The power of knowledge pattern recognition; Competitive capital: a fourth pillar of intellectual capital?; Strategic knowledge sourcing, integration and assimilation: a capabilities portfolio perspective; Integrating organizational learning and knowledge management: a case study; Intellectual capital disclosures in Swedish Annual Reports; Relevant experiences on measuring and reporting intellectual capital in European pioneering firms; Understanding intellectual capital statements: designing and communicating knowledge management strategies; The learning capacity index: a measurement system for linking capacity to learn and financial performance; Developing a measure of knowledge management; ICBS innovation capability benchmarking system; Development and implementation of an intellectual capital report for a research technology organization; For better or worse? assessing the costs and benefits of contingent knowledge work as an investment in intellectual capital; Managing human capital with competency-based HR management; A dialectical model for best practices development; Debiasing science and technology investment decisions; An examination of the transfer of intellectual capital across cultures; Knowledge sharing in networked organizations; Index.

Papers from the 4th World Congress on Intellectual Capital at the McMaster University, Jan. 17-19, 2001.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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