Resources and Capabilities
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Seminal work in the field of strategic management that introduced the resource-based view of the firm. Barney argues that a firm's resources and capabilities are the key to its competitive advantage, and he develops a framework for identifying and evaluating these resources and capabilities.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the dynamic capabilities framework, which widely used theory for understanding how firms can achieve and sustain competitive advantage in dynamic and uncertain environments. The authors draw on a range of case studies to illustrate how firms have used dynamic capabilities to respond to changing market conditions and achieve success.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the capabilities-based view of the firm, which is another widely used theory for understanding how firms can achieve and sustain competitive advantage. The authors draw on a range of case studies to illustrate how firms have used capabilities to improve their performance.
Classic work in the field of strategic management that provides a comprehensive framework for understanding how firms can achieve and sustain competitive advantage. Porter introduces the concept of the "value chain" and discusses how firms can use it to identify and exploit opportunities for creating value.
Classic work in the field of innovation that discusses how large, successful firms can be disrupted by new technologies. Christensen introduces the concept of "disruptive innovation" and discusses how firms can avoid being disrupted.
Practical guide to developing and implementing effective strategies. Rumelt provides a simple framework for evaluating strategies and discusses how to avoid common pitfalls.
Practical guide to using the "lean startup" methodology to develop and launch successful products and services. Ries discusses how to test ideas quickly and cheaply, and how to iterate on feedback to improve products and services.
Practical guide to developing and implementing "blue ocean strategies." Kim and Mauborgne argue that firms can create new markets and avoid competition by focusing on creating value for customers in ways that competitors are not.
Study of eight CEOs who achieved exceptional success by following a set of unconventional principles. Thorndike discusses the importance of focusing on the long term, being patient, and avoiding unnecessary risks.
Discusses the challenges of competing in a rapidly changing business environment. McGrath argues that firms need to be constantly adapting their strategies in order to stay ahead of the competition.
Discusses the five skills that successful innovators possess. Dyer, Gregersen, and Christensen argue that firms can develop these skills and become more innovative.
Discusses the role of habits in our lives and businesses. Duhigg argues that we can change our habits and improve our lives by understanding how they work.
Discusses the different types of motivation and how they can be used to improve performance. Pink argues that we need to move beyond traditional rewards and punishments and focus on creating environments that are conducive to motivation.
Practical guide to developing the habits of highly effective people. Covey discusses the importance of being proactive, setting goals, and prioritizing tasks.
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