Search for dissertations about: "A Study on Competitive Advantage"

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2. 1. Competitive Advantage in the Service Industry : The Importance of Strategic Congruence, Integrated Control and Coherent Organisational Structure – A Longitudinal Case Study of an Insurance Company

   Author : Susanna Poth; Fredrik Nilsson; Johnny Lind; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Strategy; Control; Competitive Advantage; Financial Service Industry; Insurance Industry;

   Abstract : Competitive advantage has received considerable attention. Few studies have however chosen a holistic approach taking multiple aspects and organisational levels into consideration. This research has the goal of filling parts of this void. READ MORE

4. 2. Transition to Cloud Sourcing - Innovation and Competitive Advantage

   Author : Mirella Muhic; Innovationsteknik; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Cloud sourcing; Innovation; Competitive Advantage; Cloud continuance; Business relationships; Cloud sourcing; Business relationships; Innovation; Competitive advantage; Cloud continuance;

   Abstract : Looking into the topic of cloud sourcing, at first glance it might be seen as an off the shelf pay per use service that is easy and fast to adopt for most companies. Although in practice not all companies succeed with cloud sourcing. READ MORE

5. 3. Information Systems Use and Firm Competitive Advantage : A Case of Small and Medium Tourism Enterprises in Tanzania

   Author : Tumsifu Elly; Umeå universitet; []
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   Abstract : The role of Small and Medium Enterprises for the economic well being of developing countries is indisputable. The increased use and demand for information in various fields and sectors coupled with globalization, make IS critical for firm performance. READ MORE

6. 4. Creating Advantage: On the complexity of industrial knowledge formation in the knowledge-based economy

   Author : Linda Gustavsson; Laestadius Staffan; Keith Smith; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; knowledge formation; competitive advantage; complexity; proximity; regional innovation systems policy; low- and medium-technology industries; Industrial organisation; administration and economics; Industriell organisation; administration och ekonomi;

   Abstract : Knowledge as a resource and knowledge formation as a process are seen as central to providing nations and regions as well as firms with a competitive advantage. This is captured by the view that the economic and industrial landscape is currently undergoing a transformation towards a knowledge-based economy. READ MORE

7. 5. Enhancing SMEs competitive advantage by franchising

   Author : Ehsan Asgharian Bourkheili; Hossein Dadfar; Staffan Brege; Kayhan Tajedini; Linköpings universitet; []
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   Abstract : Although there is a large body of literature on franchising systems that are mainly produced from the franchisor's perspective, looking at franchising from the franchisee's point of view has remained largely uninvestigated. Creating and sustaining competitive advantage is the prerequisite for the franchisee's (as an SME) survival in today's competitive environment. READ MORE