SUPPORTING THE POLICY EFFECT OF INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL ON LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS COMPANIES' COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of intellectual capital on achieving a competitive advantage in liquefied natural gas firms. The researchers conducted a review of the pertinent literature to accomplish the study's objectives.  Moreover, the researchers define intellectual capital.  Moreover, they denoted the dimensions of intellectual capital. The study classified different types of innovation and discovered that intellectual capital has a major impact on achieving competitive advantage. As a result, the study's principal objective is to demonstrate all the linkages effects of intellectual capital (Human capital, structural or organizational capital, and relational capital) on competitive advantage. The research focused on three of Malaysia's leading gas businesses and their 78 personnel throughout the divisions chosen for the study. Each division was sampled proportionately. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect data. Correlation, Amos assist, and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Correlation analysis revealed a substantial correlation between intellectual capital and achieving a competitive advantage.  Moreover, a summary of the findings revealed that all three hypotheses H1, H2, and H3 were found to be valid and significant. It will benefit Malaysian gas businesses. Employees' capacity to perform their duties efficiently protects investors and fosters an investment-friendly climate, enhancing countries' potential to accomplish economic growth in diverse parts of the world.