HOW TO ACHIEVE COMPETITIVENESS IN HIGHER UNIVERSITIES?: AN INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL AND CORE COMPETENCES VIEW

Abstract

It is possible to examine intellectual capital (IC), which is comprised of a variety of intangible resources, as a useful and distinctive component for knowledge management in higher education. This study aims to examine how intangible intellectual capital (IC) interacts to generate competitive advantages and core competencies. The methodology design involved multivariate statistical analysis using System Dynamics (SD) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Regarding the research's uniqueness and significance, no prior studies that examined the connection between IC, core competencies, and competitive advantage in higher education have been found. The findings demonstrate that it is possible to identify the intangible resources of intellectual capital in core based on the traits and level of development of IC at each university.