South-Western College Publishing, 2012. Paperback. Book USED. perfect condition. International ed of 10th revised ed edition. 928 pages. 9.92x7.95x1.26 inches. In Stock. Bookseller Inventory #9781133584674
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This text explains how firms achieve strategic competitiveness, emphasising integration of resources and capabilities to obtain a sustained competitive advantage. The text integrates the resource-based view of the firm with the more traditional model.
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