Emotional and spiritual capitals: Linchpins for organizational sustainability

Abstract

Knowledge is the asset that supports organisations to achieve competitive advantage. Knowledge represents the nervous system of organizations and provides these with longevity and financial independence. However, in the last two decades, knowledge has taken on different shapes and forms. Knowledge has changed the typology associated with the value of the organizational legacy. This study is a reflection pertaining to the growth of organizational equity capital and aims to identify core values inherent in emotional and spiritual capitals that form the basis for excellent organizational performance. This study aims to shed some light on the importance of intangible capital for the organization and to demonstrate that, in its absence, tangible capital is left alone thus constraining its performance.