... into the social enterprise field, thus strengthening the link between these two fields. In the context of purely for-profit organisations, and according to a resource-based view, resources and capabilities are means to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage (Penrose, 1959 ; Barney, 1991). The successful...

... in human capital, the capabilities of the firm and the competitive dynamics of the business relative to other firms are examined. These actions are examined in conjunction with the offering of products, services or both, to determine the benefits of specific actions for firms. Design/methodology...

...Anthony Flynn Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between firm size, resources, capabilities and involvement in public procurement. While the liability of smallness has been a recurring theme in research into public sector suppliers, there remains a dearth...

... with universities following a progressive model; from the easiest collaborations during the testing phase to more complex collaborations during the research phase. In this way, SMEs establish a trust-based relationship with universities. Furthermore, technology management capabilities and project management...