Where do capabilities come from and how do they matter? A study in the software services industry

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Emphasis is laid on the notion of capabilities as an important source of competitive advantage with reference to where and how these capabilities emerge and how they influence firm performance. It is suggested that the marginal returns to acquiring different capabilities might be different and an understanding of such trade-offs could improve firms' decisions to improve and acquire capabilities.

Prepackaged software, Evaluation, Computer software industry, Software industry

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Redundant governance structures: an analysis of structural and relational embeddedness in the steel and semiconductor industries

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Organizational research evaluates the effectiveness of strategic alliances within the semiconductor and steel industries. The concept of network embeddedness is discussed, which can be used to analyze the relationship between a firm and its resources across an industry.

Analysis, Corporate governance, Organizational effectiveness, Social networks

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Learning and protection of proprietary assets in strategic alliances: building relational capital

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Research presented concerns the use of business alliances as a strategic planning tool, focusing the financial relationship between alliance partners. Topics addressed include managing proprietary assets, relational capital, and communication across organizations.

Methods, Capital assets, Strategic planning (Business), Assets (Accounting)

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