... of human resource ( HR ) competence on achieving a sustainable competitive advantage ( SCA ) and organizational performance. Design/methodology/approach This research used a cross-sectional research design, vis-a-vis a survey method, to collect data from 300 HR managers in the United Arab...

..., they do not address how to increase the equity value of the business. In contrast, research on business competitiveness tends to focus on improving competencies, yet the relationship and impact on business value remain understudied, especially in the small business sector. The authors integrated these two...