Today, almost 80% of economic value creation is based on intangible resources. However, most organizations still do not have appropriate management practices that reveal the value of these resources and how to give direction to future value creation. Intellectual Capital gives intangibles ‘a body’ and therefore makes it possible to measure, communicate and interpret the outcomes.
At ECIC 2013 we are keen to encourage contributions that deal with a range of current and emerging research issues in the IC area, including Intellectual Capital associated with Triple Bottom Line (TBL) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); Measuring and notifying the “unknown” and how to take advantage of it; Intellectual Capital, Learning Organisations and complexity; How to utilize increased academic knowledge and networking in promoting economic and organizational innovations and changes - and does it lead to practical and functioning solutions?
Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
Submission details are given below. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
- Productivity related intellectual capital management
- IC and sustainability
- Intellectual capital as a resource based business strategy
- Human capital management
- Disclosing intangibles
- Intellectual capital and the economy
- The effect of communities of practice on intellectual capital
- Measuring and developing financial, social and environmental values in organizations (Triple Bottom Line)
- Linking intellectual capital management and corporate social responsibility
- Social and Cultural Capital
- Business and competitive intelligence and intellectual capital
- Intellectual capital and entrepreneurial performance
- Measurement of intellectual capital
- Best practice in managing Intellectual Capital
- Intellectual Capital in Network Organisations
- Intellectual Capital and Transfer Pricing
In addition to the main conference topics, the advisory group invite submissions to the following mini tracks:
- Intellectual Capital in Service Economies chaired by Dr Anne-Laure Mention, Public Research Centre Henri Tudor, Luxembourg
- Development Strategies for Intellectual Capital chaired by Dr. Bob Barrett, American Public University, USA
- Intellectual Capital Management and Reporting in Universities chaired by Dr Susana Elena-Pérez, Institute for Prospective and Technological Studies (IPTS), European Commission
- Managing and Auditing Intellectual Capital in SMEs chaired by Florinda Matos, School of Management and Technology – Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal and ICAA - Intellectual Capital Accreditation Association
- Sustainable Enterprise Excellence, Innovation, and Intellectual Capital, chaired by Rick Edgeman, Aarhus University, Denmark
- Unequal Opportunities and Intellectual Capital Growth chaired by Dr Piotr Wiśniewski, Warsaw School of Economics, Warsaw, Poland
Publication opportunities
Papers presented at the conference will be published in the conference proceedings with an ISSN and ISBN, subject to author registration and payment. Selected papers presented at the conference will also be considered for publication in a special issue of the Electronic Journal of Knowledge Management. The latest issue is now available on the journal website. The conference proceedings are indexed in the ISI World of Science.
The advisory group for the conference invites submissions of both academic and practitioner papers on a wide range of topics and a wide range of scholarly approaches including theoretical and empirical papers employing qualitative, quantitative and critical methods.
Academic research, case studies and work-in-progress/posters are welcomed approaches. PhD Research, proposals for roundtable discussions or knowledge cafés, non-academic contributions and product demonstrations based on the main themes are also invited. You can find full details in the submission types document.
Submission details are given below
Mini Track Call for Papers on Intellectual Capital in Service Economies 
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Track Chair: Dr. Anne-Laure Mention, Public Research Centre Henri Tudor, Luxembourg
Services account for an increasing part of GDP and employment in our economies. Their intrinsic features, such as the close interaction between the provider and the customer for the service to be enacted and the customization process which requires the articulation of multiple knowledge sources and inputs to deliver personalized offerings, suggests that service industries may be heavily reliant on intellectual capital. Nevertheless, literature has hitherto largely neglected service industries, focusing either on manufacturing firms or analyzing simultaneously both industries. This track aims to attract empirical and theoretical contributions concentrating on identifying the peculiarities of intellectual capital in and across service industries, thus covering the so-called knowledge-intensive industries, less knowledge-intensive private sectors and the public sector; measuring and assessing the impact of intellectual capital and its components on performance in such settings; managing and leveraging intellectual capital in service firms.
This track welcomes theoretical and empirical contributions focusing on, without being limited to, the following topics:
- Defining and characterizing IC in service industries
- Measuring, evaluating, monitoring and reporting IC in service-oriented contexts
- Leveraging and managing IC in service sector firms
- IC in service-dominated economies: a policy perspective
- IC, intangible assets, knowledge assets and intellectual property rights in services
- Insights from practitioners and policy-makers are welcome.
Submissions can be made on-line directly on the Abstract submission page
Mini Track Call for Papers on Development Strategies for Intellectual Capital Click the icon to download a .pdf
Track Chair: Dr. Bob Barrett, American Public University, USA
As Human Resource Managers and member of Management have started to joint forces and work together as strategic partners , they have realized that they have a key element in common – human capital. In particular, with the changes in and adaptation of best practices, these two strategic partners have realized that the development of this segment of intellectual capital is essential not only for the employees, but also for the organization as a whole. As more people are becoming interested in the importance of human capital, there is a growing body of literature being created about the development of human capital and its value to the organization and intellectual capital as a whole. However, there has been an underlying struggle in the past between management’s acceptance of development programs that are starting to take a major turnaround in order to keep and retain their employees and their institutional memory. This particular track is focused on how managers are starting to make changes in the development of their human capital and striving to develop best practices that will help them and others succeed in these efforts.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Strategies to help nurture and develop intellectual capital in today’s workplace;
- Redesigning current development programs to help demonstrate value and acceptance by employees in the workplace;
- Managerial approaches towards development of human capital;
- Developing intellectual capital to compete in the online learning environment;
- Obtaining “buy-in” from management towards creating development programs to cultivate and nurture intellectual capital.
- Developing best practices for development of human capital in today’s learning or working environment.
Submissions can be made on-line directly on the Abstract submission page
Mini Track Call for Papers on Intellectual Capital Management and Reporting in Universities
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Track Chair: Dr Susana Elena-Pérez, Institute for Prospective and Technological Studies (IPTS), European Commission
Universities are a key element of the "knowledge triangle" (which refers to the interrelation between research, innovation and education). The important role that these elements play in the creation of a sustainable knowledge based society has been translated into increased demands to improve capacities and capabilities in teaching, research, knowledge transfer and their role in socio-economic development (especially at the city or regional level).
This requires a new and more modern view of Higher Education Institutions (HEI) and leads to increasing pressure for designing and implementing new managerial models and tools to improve internal management, increase the level of transparency and the quality of dialogue with society.
As many universities are more autonomous than in the past they should be able to manage effectively and efficiently not only their academic profile, but also their financial, human and intangible resources.
Concepts and tools traditionally used in the business world, such as strategic planning, quality control, and performance indicators, as well as assessment mechanisms, are now being adapted and implemented in HEI.
In this context, Intellectual Capital and Knowledge Management approaches can be considered valuable management and reporting tools.
This track is devoted to contributions focusing on the management and governance of universities in the knowledge based society. The track explores not only the benefits and limitations of using Intellectual Capital management and reporting in universities but also other Knowledge Management approaches.
Theoretical papers dealing with these issues, case studies on universities in different parts of the world and exploratory papers are welcome. We invite papers that explore topics such as:
- How Intellectual Capital and Knowledge Management approaches can be conceptualised and applied in universities?
- Are universities prepared to change their managerial approach and behave in a business like model? How could such a change management programme be developed and implemented without creating major disruption and rejection? What are the benefits and risks for the production and dissemination of knowledge?
- To what extent does the management model of universities affect their performance? Do the world’s top-class universities use innovative managerial and reporting tools?
- How do universities make use of knowledge exchange with other parties to shape society?
- What type of indicators could best measure the universities’ Intellectual Capital? How could their socio-economic impact on a region or a city be evaluated?
Submissions can be made on-line directly on the Abstract submission page
Mini Track Call for Papers on Managing and Auditing Intellectual Capital in SMEs Click the icon to download a .pdf
Track Chair: Florinda Matos, School of Management and Technology – Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal and
ICAA - Intellectual Capital Accreditation Association
The global economy is changing. Resources are scarce and businesses, particularly SMEs, need to be more competitive and productive. Recently, the financial risk ratings of companies have demonstrated numerous weaknesses. As a result, both financiers and shareholders need tools to improve the quality of their decision making.
Intellectual capital, as a key driver of organizational success, is now recognized by both the scientific and the business communities and its management is a factor that can influence the competitive advantage of companies, regions and even countries.
In the case of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the problem of intellectual capital management appears to be more complex because it can be difficult to measure and manage intangible assets. This, combined with a scarcity of resources, can undermine competitiveness. It is therefore important to create reliable and accessible tools in this field.
The purpose of this mini track is to discuss audit tools for intellectual capital management and illustrate their possible impact on the valuation of companies. Case studies that discuss these issues are also welcome.
This track welcomes theoretical and empirical contributions focusing on, without being limited to, the following topics:
- Tools to audit intellectual capital management in SMEs.
- Influence of intellectual capital management in SMEs innovation capacity.
- Financial risk and management of intellectual capital in SMEs.
- Methods to measure intellectual capital in SMEs.
- How to manage intellectual capital in small businesses
Submissions can be made on-line directly on the Abstract submission page
Mini Track Call for Papers on Sustainable Enterprise Excellence, Innovation, and Intellectual Capital
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Track Chair: Rick Edgeman, Aarhus University, Denmark
Sustainable enterprise excellence is a consequence of balancing both the competing and complementary interests of key stakeholder segments, including society and the natural environment, to increase the likelihood of superior and sustainable competitive positioning and hence long-term enterprise success.
This is accomplished through an integrated approach to organizational design and function emphasizing innovation, operational, customer-related, human capital, financial, marketplace, societal, and environmental performance.
The intent of the session is to explore contributions and connections of intellectual capital, sustainable innovation, and innovation for sustainability to sustainable enterprise excellence.
This track welcomes theoretical and empirical contributions focusing on, without being limited to, the following topics:
- Sustainable Enterprise Excellence
- Sustainable Innovation
- Innovation for Sustainability
- Organizational Design and Intellectual Capital
- Intellectual Capital for Innovation
Submissions can be made on-line directly on the Abstract submission page
Mini Track Call for Papers on Unequal Opportunities and Intellectual Capital Growth
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Track Chair: Dr Piotr Wiśniewski, Warsaw School of Economics, Warsaw, Poland
Soaring income inequalities have a number of negative outcomes for global IC allocation, creation and renewal. Modern societies tend to put an exceptionally high premium on individuals coming from affluent backgrounds. Even more importantly, given the rising prominence of social networking, being born into and growing up in a wealthy family or community is oftentimes a decisive factor in future educational or career development.
The proposed mini track will deal with interferences to IC expansion resultant from socioeconomically inefficient/unfair decision making. The ambition of the mini track (besides defining the negatives of suboptimal IC management by societies at large) is to arrive at policy recommendations for a more productive use of IC potential by future generations. Furthermore, as the mini track is expected to attract an array of business practitioners from various socioeconomic sectors and institutions, their evidence based contributions focused on socially responsible and forward looking models of IC management are particularly encouraged.
This track welcomes theoretical and empirical contributions focusing on, without being limited to, the following topics:
- income inequalities and IC growth: an international perspective
- social media as an IC relevant phenomenon
- IC and social justice
- IC equality in a corporate setting: case studies
- IC egalitarianism as a political agenda
- relational capital: its socioeconomic benefits and costs
Submissions can be made on-line directly on the Abstract submission page
Submission details;
Abstract details:
Other than product demonstrations, all submission types require an abstract in the first instance. The Abstract should be a minimum of 300 and no more than 500 words including keywords to be received by 21 September 2012. Please read the Abstract Guidelines before submitting.
Submission:
Online via the submission form. Please ensure that you complete all relevant sections of the form, including the conference track the abstract is intended for, the proposed title for the paper, the full names (first name and surname, not initials) and email addresses of all authors and a postal address and telephone number for at least one contact author. Please indicate clearly if the contact author is not the lead author.
Full paper:
Only required after acceptance of abstract and not to be more than 5,000 words or ten pages including abstract, keywords and references. Submission date will be no later than 9 November 2012. Authors are advised that this is a final date. Earlier submission of the full paper helps us to manage the review process in a timely manner. This is of particular importance if you will need a visa to attend the conference. Papers should be submitted as .doc or .rtf file attachments by email to the Conference Manager, Julia Hawkins
Important information:
- The selection panel of the conference committee will consider all abstracts received by the deadline date to ensure that the proposed submission is relevant to the Conference.
- Abstract selection notifications will then be sent out to relevant authors.
- All full papers will be double-blind reviewed by members of the conference committee to ensure an adequate standard, that the proposed subject of their abstract has been followed, that the paper is of a suitable length, the standard of English is adequate and the paper is appropriately referenced.
- For authors whose first language is not English we request that you have your work proof-read prior to submission by a native English speaker (or at least a fluent English speaker). Papers can be rejected due to a poor standard of English. We do offer proof-reading services.
- Papers that are accepted will be published in the conference proceedings providing at least one author registers and presents the work at the Conference (see the registration section of the conference website for more information about registration).
- Due to the large number of papers expected for this conference, the committee prefers that an author presents only one paper. However, if multiple papers are accepted for publication and presentation, each paper requires a separate registration fee.
Important dates
Abstract submission deadline:
21 September 2012
Notification of abstract acceptance:
28 September 2012
Full paper due for review:
9 November 2012
Notification of paper acceptance:
18 January 2013
Earlybird registration closes:
1 February 2013
Final paper due (with any changes):
15 February 2013
Final author payment date:
8 March 2013