Abstract:
Purpose: The purpose of this research is to determine the impact of intellectual capital
(Human capital, relational capital & structural capital on performance of the firm. The
previous researches have clearly suggested that, there has been a direct and significant
relationship between Intellectual capital and performance of the firm. Firm performance
have been derived from a number of factors however, for this research the researcher has
narrowed down its scope with the determinants of Intellectual capital.
Methodology: Banks have been the target for this research following a quantitative
research methodology. The sample size for this research includes 380 employees. The
statistical test used during the course of this research are Regression analysis and Pearson
moment correlation.
Findings: The findings from the test suggest that all the hypotheses are accepted which
measn that IC (human capital, relational capital and structural capital has significant
impact on firm performance. The reason is that the Sig. P value of every variable (human
capital less than 0.05), (relational capital is less than 0.05) and (structural capital is less
than 0.05). The test also shows that relational capital has the stronger relationship with
the firm performance as compared to others (it has the highest beta in the coefficients
table)
Implications: The study is useful for HRM managers and Banks policy making
department like Compliance and Governance who provides reporting to SBP. The study
of intellectual capital will help in strengthening the firm performance. On the other hand,
they also help in defining a policy which serves for the future betterment of the bank