Value network analysis and value conversion of tangible and intangible assets

Verna Allee

Verna Allee Associates, Martinez, California, USA

AbstractPurpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide examples and technical details for conducting avalue network analysis that addresses the conversion and utilisation of intangible assets.Design/methodology/approach – Value network analysis was first developed in 1993 and wasadapted in 1997 for intangible asset management. It has been tested in applications from shop floorwork groups to business webs and economic regions. It draws from a theory based in living systems,knowledge management, complexity theory, system dynamics, and intangible asset management.Findings – The paper provides a high level of detail on the analysis method and insights from itspractical application across a range of business issues. Tips are provided for how to integrate themethodology with other business analysis approaches.Research limitations/implications – The paper does not provide a comparative analysis withother methods because most other value network models are process views, social network analysis orclustering techniques.Practical implications – Sufficient detail is provided so researchers and practitioners will be ableto apply the method in their own investigations. Further resources are noted, as well as access pointsto the global user community and open source tools.Originality/value – This paper is the first detailed publication of the value network analysismethod, which has been acclaimed by experts in intangibles, network analysis, knowledgemanagement, and process analysis. It fills a gap between theory and practice for managers, executives,analysts, and researchers.Keywords Value analysis, Intangible assets, Adaptive system theory, Complexity theoryPaper type Conceptual paper

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