RT journal article
T1 Academic human capital in universities: definition and proposal of a measurement scale
A1 García Carbonell, Natalia
A1 Guerrero Alba, Félix
A1 Martín Alcázar, Fernando
A1 Sánchez Gardey, Gonzalo
A2 Organización de Empresas
K1 human capital
K1 academic research
K1 university
K1 scale development
AB Academic human capital (AHC) is a key element in the explanation of scientific productivity. However, few studies have analysed this topic in theacademic context, and their conclusions about composition and measurement remain ambiguous. This study proposes a measurement scaleto assess AHC, following a systemic procedure composed of two steps: qualitative and quantitative phases. First, the Delphi technique wasapplied to reach a consensus on the AHC factors, resulting in a scale of 22 items. Second, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses wereconducted to determine the underlying factorial structure of the scale, using a sample of 2,223 researchers in Spanish universities. The resultsprovided a five-dimensional structure of AHC, measuring the knowledge and abilities required to perform research activities, as well as skillsrelated to the organisation of scientific processes, alertness to research opportunities, and the openness to provide and receive criticism. Thisstudy poses interesting challenges for knowledge management in universities.
PB Oxford Academic
SN 0302-3427
YR 2021
FD 2021
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/33365
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/33365
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 09-nov-2026