Intellectual Capital and Its Effect on Innovative Performance
Insights from the Ethiopian Public Sector
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22006511 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Semira Hassen (0000-0002-3224-6633, Ethiopian Civil Service University, Ethiopia), Semira Mehammed Hassen (Ethiopian Civil Service University), Habtamu Regassa Lemma (0000-0002-4661-6068, Ethiopian Civil Service University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2026-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | SAGE Open (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2158-2440 • E-ISSN: 2158-2440 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/21582440251407206 |
| OpenAlex | W7118286371 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 44 |
This study examines the effect of intellectual capital (IC) on innovative performance. The data were collected from the public organizations located in the Addis Ababa City Administration, federal institutions, and Sheger City State. A structured questionnaire was distributed to 384 employees. Out of these, 369 valid responses were analyzed using PLS SEM. The findings indicate that human capital, structural capital, and relational capital all positively and significantly influence the innovative performance of the public sector. The findings demonstrate that the educational level, training, and skills of employees in innovative activities, along with their personal values and attitudes, are crucial for enhancing innovative performance. The innovative activities of an organization can also be improved by expanding interactions with external networks, such as customers and other stakeholders. Moreover, the organizational philosophy, management systems, and knowledge management methods all contribute to the innovative performance of organizations
Human capital · Intellectual capital · Organizational performance · Public sector · Relational capital · Structural capital · Structural equation modeling · Innovation and Knowledge Management · Intellectual Capital and Performance Analysis · Organizational Leadership and Management Strategies
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