The dynamic interplay of capability strengths and weaknesses: Investigating the bases of temporary competitive advantage

Strategic Management Journal

Volumn 31, Issue 13, 2010, Pages 1386-1409

  Sirmon, David G ^a   Hitt, Michael A ^a   Arregle, Jean Luc ^b   Campbell, Joanna Tochman ^a  

^a TEXAS A AND M UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b EDHEC BUSINESS SCHOOL   (France)

Author keywords

capabilities; competitive advantage; durability; strength; weakness

Indexed keywords

CAPABILITIES; COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE; HIGH STRENGTH; INTEGRATED EFFECTS; POSITIVE EFFECTS; RELATIVE PERFORMANCE; STRENGTH; WEAKNESS;

DURABILITY; INDUSTRY;

COMPETITION;

EID: 78249284038     PISSN: 01432095     EISSN: 10970266     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/smj.893     Document Type: Article

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