The resource-based view of the firm - resources, capabilities and sustainable competitive advantage

The main objective of this research paper was to synthesize, integrate and analyze the theoretical foundation of the resource-based view of the firm on sustainable competitive advantage. Accordingly, this research was a literature research employing the methodology of interpretative study of concept and unobtrusive measures. The core and majority of the research data was gathered from the major online journal databases. Only peer-reviewed articles from highly-esteemed journals on the subject of competitive advantage were used. The theoretical core of the research paper was centred on resources, capabilities, and the sustainability dilemma of competitive advantage. Furthermore, other strategic management concepts relating to the resource-based view of the firm were used with reference to the research objectives. The resource-based view of the firm continues to be a controversial but important are of strategic management research on sustainable competitive advantage. Consequently, the theoretical foundation and the empirical testing of the framework needs further work. However, it is evident that internal organizational factors in the form of resources and capabilities are vital for the formation of sustainable competitive advantage. Resources and capabilities are not, however, valuable on their own - competitive advantage requires seamless interplay and complementarity between bundles of resources and capabilities.

Kurkistuksia Suomeen

Kirjallisuusarvostelu

Författaren Heikki Turunen 10.12.1974 Joensuu

Kirje

Maanviljelijä Heikki Lankinen 21/4 1966

Kirje 21.4.1966

Kirjailija Heikki Turunen 10/12 1974

Kirje 10.12.1974

Sisäasiainministeri Heikki Tuominen 24/11 1973

Kirje 24.11.1973

Ministeri Heikki Tuominen 12/11 1975

Kirje 12.11.1975

Vuorineuvos Heikki Lehtonen 28/8 1967

Kirje

Heikki Meriläinen ja keskusteluja kansanperinteestä

Lectio praecursoria Joensuun yliopistossa 15.6.2002