Effect of information systems resources and capabilities on firm performance: A resource-based perspective

Journal of Management Information Systems

Volumn 21, Issue 4, 2005, Pages 237-276

  Ravichandran, T ^a   Lertwongsatien, Chalermsak ^b  

^a RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE   (United States)

^b Ministry of Finance   (Thailand)

Author keywords

Competitive advantage; Core competencies; Information technology and strategy; Resource based theory

Indexed keywords

COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; INVESTMENTS; MATHEMATICAL MODELS;

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE; CORE COMPETENCIES; RESOURCE BASED THEORY;

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS;

EID: 21044444447     PISSN: 07421222     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/07421222.2005.11045820     Document Type: Review

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