Does Intellectual Capital in Islamic Banks Outperform Conventional Banks? Evidence from Pakistan

Authors

  • Farooq Dr. Muhammad Umer Corresponding, Professor, Department of Management Sciences, Baluchistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, muhammad.umar1@buitms.edu.pk mumerfarooq2006@gmail.com Author
  • Lodhi Dr. Abdul Salam Professor, Baluchistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta, Baluchistan, salam@buitms.edu.pk Author
  • Iqbal Dr. Khurshed Associate Professor, Baluchistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta, Baluchistan, khurshed.iqbal@buitms.edu.pk Author
  • Kasi Ameer Muhammad Lecturer, Baluchistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta, Baluchistan, ameer.muhammad@buitms.edu.pk Author
  • Masood Dr. Amjad Assistant Professor, Bahria Business School, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan Author
  • Khan Noor Ahmad Lecturer, Zhob Campus, Baluchistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta, Baluchistan, noor.ahmed@buitms.edu.pk Author
  • Nadeem Dr. Abid Hussain Assistant Professor, Management Sciences, Khawaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology. Rahim Yar Khan, abid.hussain@kfueit.edu.pk Author
  • Afzal Muhammad Imran Visiting Lecturer, Department of Management Sciences, University of Okara, mimranbinafzal@gmail.com Author

Keywords:

intellectual capital, Islamic banks, conventional banks

Abstract

This study examines the comparative performance of intellectual capital in Islamic banks versus conventional banks in Pakistan over the period 2015–2020. The analysis employs the Value-Added Intellectual Coefficient (VAIC) framework, which decomposes intellectual capital into human capital efficiency (HCE), structural capital efficiency (SCE), and capital employed efficiency (CEE). Simulated data representing bank financial metrics are used to compare the two groups. Descriptive statistics and independent-sample t-tests are applied. Results show that Islamic banks have significantly higher average HCE and CEE, while conventional banks have higher average SCE. The findings suggest that Islamic banks leverage human and capital resources more effectively, whereas conventional banks rely more on structural systems. The implications of these differences for banking strategy and management of intellectual capital are discussed.

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2022-08-15

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