Structural capital is one of the three types of intellectual capital, which refers to the non-human assets of an organization that contribute to its value and provide a competitive advantage.
Structural capital includes the organization's systems, processes, procedures, databases, patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other intangible assets that support and enable the organization's operations and create value for the organization. These assets are embedded in the organization's infrastructure, culture, and routines, and they are not dependent on any specific individual's knowledge or skills.
Examples of structural capital include the organization's computer systems, software, organizational policies and procedures, organizational structure, proprietary technologies, databases, and customer information. Structural capital is an essential component of an organization's intellectual capital, and it is critical to sustaining the organization's performance and competitiveness over time.
