Attitudes of Managers in the Knowledge Private University towards the impact of Human Capital in Achieving Competitive Advantages

This study aims to analyze the impact of human capital through its dimensions (employee's knowledge, employee creativity, employee competencies, and social competence) in achieving competitive advantages through its dimensions (least cost (price), quality, service, and differentiation) based on attitudes of a sample of managers in the Knowledge Private University in Kurdistan Region/Iraq. To collect data, a questionnaire has been administered and distributed directly to 26 managers at Knowledge private university consisting of the dean of college and head of department. This study has great significance because human capital has received great interest in organizations as well as because of its role in maximizing competitiveness and achieving their objectives. The questionnaire comprised two sections with 32 questions. Data collected was analyzed quantitatively by using SPSS program version 20. This study found that there is a significant impact of human capital in achieving competitive advantages.