Human capital and competitiveness: An analysis using AHP andfactor analysis

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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16744857

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human capital, competitiveness, analytical hierarchy, factor analysis, talent management

Abstract

This study examines the influence of human capital on organizational competitiveness using a mixed methodological approach that integrates the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). The research is based on the design of a hierarchical model composed of seven key dimensions of human capital: technical training, soft skills, work experience, leadership, innovation, work commitment, and strategic alignment. These dimensions were evaluated through expert judgment and subsequently empirically contrasted through a survey of 227 professionals from various productive sectors. The results of the HPA revealed that the most strategically valued dimensions are technical training, soft skills, and work experience, while commitment and strategic alignment received less weight. The EFA allowed us to identify three latent factors that structure human capital: technical competence, socioemotional skills, and strategic commitment. The triangulation of both techniques revealed gaps between the technical perspective of experts and the lived experience of employees, especially regarding the role of commitment and adaptability in creating organizational value. That competitiveness depends not only on operational capabilities but also on attitudinal factors that strengthen the connection between human talent and the institutional mission. The proposed model provides a comprehensive and replicable tool for strategic decision-making in human talent management.

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2025-07-31

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Cancio, L., & Nardo, A. (2025). Human capital and competitiveness: An analysis using AHP andfactor analysis. Journal of Management and Human Resources, 3(2), 9-14. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16744857

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