Relational Capital in Business: Innovation, Value and Competitiveness

Relational capital is the value of relationships a company creates with its stakeholders, and it is essential for creating value. This book discusses the importance of leadership and communication in building relationships with the environment, and how internal relational capital can foster lasting relationships with external stakeholders. It also contains empirical research on the importance of relational capital in organizations from the point of view of managers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 19 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The concept of relational capital encompasses the immense value that a company derives from its interactions and connections with its stakeholders. Driven by this understanding, the authors embarked on a profound exploration to examine the significance of these relationships in generating value for the enterprise. They delved into the importance of leadership and communication in forging strong connections with the environment, recognizing the pivotal
The concept of relational capital encompasses the immense value that a company derives from its interactions and connections with its stakeholders. Driven by this understanding, the authors embarked on a profound exploration to examine the significance of these relationships in generating value for the enterprise. They delved into the importance of leadership and communication in forging strong connections with the environment, recognizing the pivotal role of employee relations and leadership activities in enhancing relational competence and intra-organizational relational capital. This book is divided into two parts. The first part delves into the core concepts and issues related to the essence and importance of relational capital in modern companies. It characterizes methods and tools for building relational capital, highlighting the role of leadership in shaping employee engagement and fostering intra-organizational relationships. The second part presents empirical research on the significance of relational capital from the perspective of managers. It explores the features and scope of maintained relationships with stakeholders, evaluating their impact on innovation, financial performance, and access to resources. This research provides valuable insights for researchers, academics, professionals, and advanced students in the fields of organizational studies, employment relations, and leadership.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032595931