...Jim Andersén Purpose The aim of this article is to provide a holistic framework for the acquisition of strategic resources. Design/methodology/approach The literature dealing with resource creation is reviewed and analyzed from a resource‐based point of view. The major methods of acquiring...

...Val Clulow; Carol Barry; Julie Gerstman Purpose The resource‐based view (RBV) explores the role of key resources, identified as intangible assets and capabilities, in creating competitive advantage and superior performance. To a great extent the conceptual analysis and empirical research within...

...Val Clulow; Julie Gerstman; Carol Barry The resource‐based view (RBV) of the firm is a theory that has been explored in academic literature as a means of explaining competitive advantage and, in turn, superior performance amongst firms. In this paper it is argued that the model developed by Fahy...

...Philip O’Regan; David O’Donnell A consensus is emerging that the key to competitive success is becoming the ability to create, leverage, maintain and develop specialised knowledge, competencies and intellectual resources. However, little is actually known about the creation, management, utilisation...

...John Fahy The resource‐based view of the firm (RBV) is an important, emerging theory of firm heterogeneity. It is well grounded in industrial economics and has benefited in its development from a multiplicity of contributions by management writers. But like any developing body of knowledge...

... © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Labour Resources ILO information products and services available to users around the world Keywords: Labour, Resources The International Labour Office (ILO) houses the world's most important resources for information on workplace...

... © MCB UP Limited 1999 --> Europe Resources Schools UK Expansion of European Resource Centres Keywords Europe, Resources, Schools, UK The network of European Resource Centres, which since May 1997 has been providing information for schools and colleges...

...Pierre Casse Claims that the perception of human beings as resources is out of date. Interspersed with discussion on the faults of the term human resource management and advice on how to manage talent better, are four examples of European companies which are taking an active role in creating a new...

... that competence‐based qualifications require modification in operation if they are to realize the potential benefits and advantages claimed. Two models of argued changes are provided as a basis for a suggested way forward. © MCB UP Limited 1993 Competences Qualifications Resources United Kingdom...