scholarly journals Competitive advantage: operationalizing the concept based on the Resource-Advantage Theory

2009 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-57
Author(s):  
Ricardo Messias Rossi ◽  
Andrea Lago Silva

The objective of this study was to develop a method based on the “competitive advantage” concept for the internal analysis of organizations in the context of competition. A qualitative and exploratory research was carried out. From a theoretical literature review on this subject, a preliminary internal analysis methodology was developed, which was then improved with the information collected from the field research. The field research consisted of six case studies conducted in companies working in the area of agrochemical industry in Brazil. Hence, this study proposes a way to operationalize the concept of resources (a theoretical gap observed by some authors). In managerial terms, this study contributes providing administrators with a method of analysis that deals with decisions regarding the management of resources of an organization. 

2009 ◽  
pp. 1853-1869
Author(s):  
S. Pavic ◽  
M. Simpson ◽  
S. C. Lenny Koh

This study explores new ways for SMEs to create a competitive advantage through the use of e-business. It examines the level of ICT use in SMEs and identifies the drivers and barriers which owners/managers face in adopting e-business. Furthermore, it explores the degree of awareness amongst SMEs of the opportunities available to them for developing their employees, their business strategies, and their attitudes toward the range of initiatives and options, on the use of e-business. Industry behaviour and organisational culture in relation to the creation of competitive advantage through e-business also are explored. Case studies and literature review are used to collect information from and about SMEs in the UK. The results of these are employed to propose a prototype business model, named CATE-b – “Competitive Advantage Through e-business.”


Author(s):  
S. Pavic ◽  
M. Simpson ◽  
S. C.L. Koh

This study explores new ways for SMEs to create a competitive advantage through the use of e-business. It examines the level of ICT use in SMEs and identifies the drivers and barriers which owners/managers face in adopting e-business. Furthermore, it explores the degree of awareness amongst SMEs of the opportunities available to them for developing their employees, their business strategies, and their attitudes toward the range of initiatives and options, on the use of e-business. Industry behaviour and organisational culture in relation to the creation of competitive advantage through e-business also are explored. Case studies and literature review are used to collect information from and about SMEs in the UK. The results of these are employed to propose a prototype business model, named CATE-b – “Competitive Advantage Through e-business.”


Author(s):  
Himmatt Muhammad

This chapter discusses the issue of creative clusters in the Egyptian society and highlights the most important challenges and obstacles that hinder them from achieving a global competitive advantage. The present research is an exploratory research, following the methodology of re-analysis, literature review, and analysis of ready data. The research used the SWOT)method to analyze strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The data of the methodological methods used in the research were analyzed on three levels: Macro (Egyptian society), Mizo (creative clusters), and Micro (workers and stakeholders). The main question is: What are the transformation requirements of creative clusters in Egypt to achieve competitive agglomerations? The research came out with some recommendations to enhance and activate the performance of Egyptian creative clusters to compete globally.


Author(s):  
Wei Song

Innovation in the service/retail sector has not been fully examined in the non-Western literature. This preliminary work presents a study that was conducted in Shanghai, China. Three sets of the literature are consulted: Porter’s Generic Strategies Model, Hunt’s Resource Advantage Theory (R-A), and previous studies in the service and retail sectors. Findings developed from six selected successful Chinese supermarket companies have identified three types of innovation adopted by Chinese retailers: Technology based, non-technology based, and resource based innovation. The study takes a qualitative approach by using the methods of documentation survey and in-depth interviews with a panel of ten supermarket experts. Some managerial implications are explicated, and the limitations of the study and directions for future studies are discussed.


Author(s):  
Ayman Ahmed Ezzat Othman ◽  
Marise Hossam Hosny Sorial

AbstractThe 2030 strategy of sustainable development in Egypt is based on integrated goals, including Human Resource Development. Egypt has ~9,540 disabled architects, who can play an important role in achieving competitive advantage through their integration in Architectural Design Firms (ADFs). By neglecting the benefits of integrating disabled architects, ADFs encounter the risk of losing unique skills and competent personnel. This article investigates the integration of disabled architects in ADFs as an approach for achieving competitive advantage. To achieve this aim, a research methodology consisting of literature review, case studies, and survey questionnaire has been adopted, and it is designed to achieve five objectives. First, literature review is used to investigate the concepts of disabilities and competitive advantage, as well as the relation between integrating disabled architects and the achievement of competitiveness in ADFs. Second, six case studies are presented and analyzed to investigate the role and process of achieving competitive advantage in ADFs through employing disabled architects. Third, the results of a survey questionnaire are analyzed to examine the perception regarding and application of employing disabled architects as an approach for achieving competitive advantage in ADFs in Egypt. Fourth, a framework is developed to facilitate the integration of disabled architects in ADFs with the goal of achieving competitive advantage. Finally, the research findings are summarized and recommendations are put forth. The value of this research stems from the need to address the issue of lack of employment of disabled architects in ADFs and the benefits of making better use of their unique capabilities and skills toward achieving competitiveness. In addition, this research covers a controversial topic that receives scant attention in construction literature, especially in Egypt.


2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 225-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paolo Edoardo Coti-Zelati ◽  
Adriana Miniussi ◽  
Davi Lucas Arruda de Araújo ◽  
Mauricio Jucá de Queiroz

Resumo: Nesta pesquisa teve-se como objetivo identificar a influência da inovação sobre a vantagem competitiva da indústria agroalimentar orgânica brasileira. Buscou-se criar aderência entre a revisão bibliográfica levantada e a pesquisa empírica nas estratégias de inovação e vantagem competitiva no setor. A tendência do mercado globalizado aponta perspectivas favoráveis para as indústrias de alimentação orgânica, por essa razão, as indústrias perceberam a necessidade de reestruturar-se para atender à demanda, enquanto o mercado agroalimentar vem buscando formas de agregar valor ao seu produto e obter lucros. Quanto à metodologia, foi realizada uma pesquisa de natureza exploratória com 83 gestores de empresas do setor agroalimentar orgânico. Obteve-se como resultado que a inovação exerceu influência positiva sobre a vantagem competitiva dos produtos orgânicos e que as empresas devem focar em inovações para gerar vantagem competitiva.Palavras-chave: Inovação. Competitividade. Agronegócios. Produtos orgânicos. Organizational innovation how competitive advantage: a study on brazilian organic agroindustry Abstract: This research aimed to identify the influence of the innovation process in the competitiveness of brazilian organic agrifood industry, we sought to create adhesion between the literature review and empirical research raised the strategies of innovation and competitiveness in the sector. The trend of the globalized market indicates favorable prospects for industries Organic food, for this reason the industries have realized the need to restructure to meet the demand, the food industry has been searching for market differentiation looking to add value to your product and make a profit. As for methodology, exploratory research with 83 managers of companies in the organic agrifood sector, the result was that innovation had a positive influence on the competitiveness of organic products and the theoretical foundation joined the conducted research was conducted showing that companies should focus on innovations to generate competitive advantage.Keywords: Innovation. Competitive. Agribusiness. Organic products.


2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-88
Author(s):  
Mohd Faez Mohd Shah ◽  
Norhidayah Pauzi

In the discipline of Islamic law research, strong proofing and clear Istinbat method are key pillars in the construction of Islamic law based on the application of the science of usul al-fiqh and maqasid al-shari'ah. However, what happens at the state of Johor’s fatwa institution is the opposite. The fatwa research methods applied by the Fatwa Committee of Johor in resolving current fatwa issues is not based on the right and true discipline of Islamic law research. In fact, current inputs related to fatwa issues are not explicitly stated in the method of determining the law either in the form of reality or scientifically verified. Therefore, this paper will discuss the fatwa procedures undertaken by the Fatwa Committee of Johor based on the methods applied in resolving current issues. The research methodology adopted is library and interview methods. This study shows that fatwa management and production in the state of Johor is placed under the jurisdiction of the Mufti of Johor’s Department. The methods adopted by the Fatwa Committee of Johor covers two methods, namely: internal research methods including literature review through the application of original source and proofs based on syarak. Second: field research method that includes an external review or going to the location of study such as conducting observation, questionnaires and interviews including referrals to specialists of different fields. Maslahah and mafsdah consideration are also implemented by the Fatwa Committee in every fatwa decision based on the standard that meets the interests of maqasid al-shari'ah. Keywords: Metode, fatwa, istinbat, usul al-fiqh, maqasid al-shari’ah ABSTRAK Dalam disiplin penyelidikan hukum Islam, kekuatan pendalilan dan kaedah istinbat yang jelas merupakan tunggak utama dalam pembinaan hukum Islam berasaskan kepada aplikasi ilmu usul al-fiqh dan maqasid al-shari’ah. Namun begitu, apa yang berlaku di institusi fatwa negeri Johor adalah sebaliknya. Kaedah penyelidikan fatwa yang diaplikasi oleh Jawatankuasa Fatwa Negeri Johor dalam menyelesaikan isu fatwa semasa tidak berasaskan kepada disiplin penyelidikan hukum Islam yang tepat dan sebenar. Malahan input-input semasa yang berkaitan dengan isu fatwa juga tidak dinyatakan secara jelas dalam kaedah penentuan hukum sama ada dalam bentuk realiti yang berlaku atau pembuktian secara saintifik. Justeru, kertas kerja ini akan membincangkan prosedur fatwa Jawatankuasa Fatwa Negeri Johor berdasarkan metode-metode yang diaplikasi dalam menyelesaikan isu-isu yang bersifat semasa. Metodologi kajian yang digunakan dalam kajian ini adalah melalui metode perpustakaan dan metode lapangan. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa pengurusan dan pengeluaran fatwa di negeri Johor hanya terletak di bawah bidang kuasa Jabatan Mufti Johor. Metode fatwa yang diamalkan oleh Jawatankuasa Fatwa Negeri Johor merangkumi dua metode iaitu pertama, kaedah penyelidikan dalaman yang merangkumi kajian kepustakaan menerusi pengaplikasian dari sumber asas dan dalil-dalil syarak. Kedua, kaedah penyelidikan lapangan yang meliputi kajian luaran atau turun ke lokasi kajian seperti observasi, soal selidik dan temubual dan rujukan kepada pakar dalam bidang yang berlainan. Pertimbangan maslahah dan mafsdah juga dimplementasikan oleh Jawatankuasa Fatwa dalam setiap keputusan fatwanya berasaskan standard yang menepati kepentingan maqasid al-shari’ah. Kata kunci: Metode, fatwa, istinbat, usul al-fiqh, maqasid al-shari’ah


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