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Book SynopsisThis volume of "Research in Competence-Based Management" focuses on a range of fundamental issues in developing competence-base theory and in undertaking competence-based research intended to contribute to management theory development. The first papers in this volume revisit and reappraise a number of foundational competence ideas, concepts, and research themes to suggest a number of conceptual distinctions and clarifications that would be useful in further theory development. Following papers assess the areas in which restatements or extensions of current competence theory may be needed or would be useful. The final papers in the volume address the ways in which research undertaken within the competence perspective interfaces with the broad stream of theorizing and research conducted in strategy and management.
Table of ContentsA scientific critique of the resource-base view (RBV) in strategy theory, with competence-based remedies for the RBV's conceptual deficiencies and logic problems. Fundamental issues in a competence-based theory of the firm. Rethinking traditional value chain logic. Forces in strategy formation. Platform for advancing research in competence-based business management: A population of 84 concepts published between the years 1990–2002. A pragmatic and interpretive approach to competence-based management: The case of a telecommunications company. The role of flexibility in strategic competence-management – contributions of the concept of self-organization. Coevolutionary competence in the realm of corporate longevity: How long-lived firms strategically renew themselves. Internationalization strategies – A competence-based framework. Introduction. List of Contributors. Research in competence-based management. Focused Issue on Fundamental Issues in Competence Theory Development. Copyright page.
