...Urban Ljungquist Purpose This paper seeks to enhance practical applications, by refining the original core competence concept to better fit dynamic environments. Design/methodology/approach This paper combines theoretical research streams treating core competence and dynamic capability...

...Mohamed Amal; Göran Svensson; Felipe Mendes Borini; Maria Tereza Leme Fleury Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discover whether factors responsible for the existence of non‐local competences in emerging multinationals are different from those of traditional multinationals. Design...

...Urban Ljungquist Purpose To outline a core competence model by exploring links between core competence and the associated concepts of competencies, capabilities, and resources, and by proposing refinements to the characteristics of these concepts. Design/methodology/approach A case study based...

... are changed to deal with the competition. Configuration of existing business activities may offer a solution through differentiation but is subject to the building of new competences. As a whole innovation and competence building form the two most decisive critical factors behind the construction...

...Philip R. Harris As European institutions seek greater integration and union in the twenty‐first century, their executives and managers need to acquire new leadership abilities. In the emerging global marketplace, European leadership requires learning a variety of such competencies. Post‐industrial...

... is not only the identification of the management competences required of the manager,which is usually focused on “functional” skills, but also the cross‐cultural awareness of the assignee. There are many definitions of competence used which all generally include: What managers need to be able to do...

... value placed on 22 management competences by managers in six European telecommunications companies. The similarities and differences between these telecommunications companies is discussed, based on the valued competences. Concludes with the belief that competitive advantage can be achieved through...

...Nick Kelly It is suggested that Euro managers must, in addition to possessing the competences we would associate with any effective manager, be able to understand and appreciate the differences between people of different cultures. In developing European managers competence must be addressed...