The impact of empowerment on developing intellectual capital within organizations: A Case Study of the Algerian Electricity and Gas Company (Sonelgaz)
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Empowerment, Intellectual Capital, Knowledge Management, Organizational Development, Creativity, Sustainable CompetitivenessAbstract
By means of a dimensional analysis of organizational empowerment authority and responsibility, capacity to grow and develop, openness and participation in decision-making, and support and motivation this study seeks to investigate the effect of empowerment on the evolution of intellectual capital inside organizations. The hypotheses were tested by means of a quantitative approach employing statistical analysis tools. The findings underlined the need of using empowerment practices as a strategic tool to improve knowledge, skills, and creativity inside organizations by showing a statistically significant (SS) positive impact of all empowerment aspects on the growth of intellectual capital. These findings verify that empowerment not only increases personal performance but also helps to build a solid knowledge base that helps to improve competitiveness and organizational sustainability. The study advises as a main basis for intellectual capital growth the adoption of unambiguous policies supporting staff empowerment.
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