This research is an attempt to approach the concept of social capital
and clarify its importance, dimensions and prosperities.
The study concentrates mainly on the role of social capital in the
process of enhancing different aspects of political a
nd economic
development.
Social capital contributes greatly in explaining the success and
achievements of steady development.
At the economic level of development, social capital participates in
the growth and increase of production.
At the social level of development, social capital contributes to the
process of finding solutions for many social problems through
cooperation and the exchange of knowledge and experience.
Politically speaking, social capital is considered the conjunction and
relation that connects members of society with civil social foundations,
especially with the dimension of trust.
Social capital is an important mechanism of collaboration between
members of society dealing transparently with each other
Assessing the reality of economic institutions in developing countries shows lack of awareness of the concepts of intellectual capital and dimensions of knowledge that exist to achieve a competitive advantage in a global economy. Competitive advantag
e requires knowledge of how to manage intellectual capital and turn it into an additional value. This in turn requires companies to search for creative ideas and intellectual skills in order to achieve their strategic objectives in view of intense competition globally. This research tries to assess the role of investment in intellectual capital in helping the Syrian Communication company secure a competitive advantage.
