The competitive advantage of interconnected firms: An extension of the resource-based view

Article Abstract:

The resource-based view is extended to incorporate the network resources of interconnected firms and the model distinguishes shared resources from nonshared resources. Findings reveal that after reassessing the heterogeneity, imperfect mobility, imitability and substitutability conditions, it is concluded that the nature of relationships might matter more than the nature of resources in networked environments.

Social networks, Competitive advantage

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Institutional governance systems and variations in national competitive advantage: An integrative framework

Article Abstract:

An integrative framework is proposed that draws on both the strategic management and political economy literature to explain variations in national industrial competitiveness. The differences are discussed with respect to institutional characteristics and capabilities, competitive outcomes, conditions of best fit, and who bears the cost of industry adaptation.

Competition (Economics), Corporate governance

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