Challenges Faced by Pakistani Pharmaceutical Industry: An Intellectual Capital Perspective

International Journal of Research Studies in Management, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 39-46, 2012

8 Pages Posted: 17 Oct 2011

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Muhammad Khalique

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Abu Hassan Bin Md. Isa

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)

Jamal Abdul Nassir Shaari

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)

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Date Written: October 17, 2011

Abstract

Intellectual capital is recognized as one of the most critical factors for the success of organizations in a knowledge-based economy. In a knowledge-based economy high tech organizations are facing tremendous challenges to gain competitive advantage. The main objective of this study is to introduce the concept and applications of intellectual capital in Pakistani pharmaceutical industry. Pakistani pharmaceutical industry is one of the major industries and it has 70% of share to fulfill the demand of finished pharmaceutical products. This industry also contributes in economic growth and development. This study is a preliminary in nature and it will also be a milestone for future research on this topic.

Keywords: knowledge-based economy, intellectual capital, challenges, pharmaceutical industry, competitiveness

Suggested Citation

Khalique, Muhammad and Isa, Abu Hassan Bin Md. and Nassir Shaari, Jamal Abdul, Challenges Faced by Pakistani Pharmaceutical Industry: An Intellectual Capital Perspective (October 17, 2011). International Journal of Research Studies in Management, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 39-46, 2012, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1945082

Muhammad Khalique (Contact Author)

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak ( email )

Kota Samarahan, Sarawak 94300
Malaysia

Abu Hassan Bin Md. Isa

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) ( email )

Kota Samarahan, Sarawak 94300
Malaysia
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Jamal Abdul Nassir Shaari

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) ( email )

Kota Samarahan, Sarawak 94300
Malaysia

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