implemented by an organization to ensure that the management of talent is carried out effectively. By assuming the operation of such architectures, the talent management literature
has indirectly relied upon human capital thinking to make a series of “value claims”. This thinking argues that value resides in the unique set of knowledge, capabilities, contributions, commitment, skills, competencies and abilities possessed by an organization's
talent. Valuable, rare, imitable and non-substitutable talent, enables an organization to implement value creating strategies and achieve a sustained competitive advantage.