The Effect of Human Capital on Entrepreneurial Behavior of the Knowledge- Based Companies

This study aimed to identify the impact of human capital on entrepreneurial behavior of the knowledge-based companies and was performed in Science and Technology Park of Tehran University in 1393. The survey population was 64 managers of knowledge-based companies, and according to Morgan table the sample size was 56 individuals. Method of data gathering is based on two standard questionnaires to measure research variables. Data analysis was conducted in two parts: measurement model and a sturtural part. In the measurement model, the technical charactersitics of questionnaries inculuding reliability, validity, convergent and divergent validity were examined and necessary amendments were adopted. In the structure, the structure coefficients of the model were used to evaluate research hypotheses. Results indicate a positive and significant impact of human capital and its dimensions on the entrepreneurial behavior of the firms. It was conclude that human capital is a potential source of competitive advantage for knowledge-based companies. Which eventually led to the development of these companies and also enhance the situation of entrepreneur in these firms.