Journal articles: 'The Competitive Advantage of Nations'

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Porter, Michael. "Competitive Advantage of Nations." Competitive Intelligence Review 1, no. 1 (1990): 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cir.3880010112.

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Jelinek, Mariann, and Michael E. Porter. "The Competitive Advantage of Nations." Administrative Science Quarterly 37, no. 3 (September 1992): 507. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/2393460.

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Clark, Terry, and Michael W. Porter. "The Competitive Advantage of Nations." Journal of Marketing 55, no. 4 (October 1991): 118. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/1251962.

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Turner, Louis. "The competitive advantage of nations." International Affairs 67, no. 1 (January 1991): 154. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/2621245.

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Diebold, William, and Michael E. Porter. "The Competitive Advantage of Nations." Foreign Affairs 69, no. 4 (1990): 180. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/20044520.

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Thurow, Lester C. "The competitive advantage of nations." Competitive Intelligence Review 2, no. 1 (1991): 42–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cir.3880020121.

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Smith, Stephen C. "The competitive advantage of nations." Journal of Development Economics 40, no. 2 (April 1993): 399–404. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0304-3878(93)90095-5.

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Digman, Lester. "The competitive advantage of nations." Organizational Dynamics 19, no. 3 (December 1991): 76–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0090-2616(91)90095-q.

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Cooper, W. W. "On Porter's competitive advantage of nations." Omega 20, no. 2 (March 1992): 137–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0305-0483(92)90066-g.

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Pressman, Steven. "Book Review: The Competitive Advantage of Nations." Journal of Management 17, no. 1 (March 1991): 213–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/014920639101700113.

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Clark, Terry. "Book Review: The Competitive Advantage of Nations." Journal of Marketing 55, no. 4 (October 1991): 118–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/002224299105500410.

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Grant, Robert M. "Porter's ‘competitive advantage of nations’: An assessment." Strategic Management Journal 12, no. 7 (October 1991): 535–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/smj.4250120706.

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Sölvell, Örjan. "The Competitive Advantage of Nations 25 years – opening up new perspectives on competitiveness." Competitiveness Review 25, no. 5 (October 19, 2015): 471–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cr-07-2015-0068.

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Purpose – The purpose of this study is to analyze how The Competitive Advantage of Nations project led by Professor Michael E. Porter has opened up new perspectives on competitiveness of nations and firms for scholars, practitioners and policymakers. With the publication of The Competitive Advantage of Nations (CAON) book in 1990, Professor Michael E. Porter opened up a whole new perspective on competitiveness and clusters, including both new research avenues and new perspectives for practitioners and politicians. By questioning the traditional, more static and macroeconomic, views on competitiveness, he opened up for a new model of microeconomic drivers of long-run firm competitiveness. The new conceptual model, the Diamond model, pointed to the importance of healthy rivalry and dynamic clusters, in the proximate firm environment, as central to our understanding of how firms build sustainable competitive advantages in global markets. Design/methodology/approach – Literature review and conceptual. Findings – To distinguish between short-term, more static, and long-term, more dynamic competitiveness of firms, and the competitiveness of nations and regions, the paper proposes a conceptualization into three interrelated concepts: competitiveness and innovativeness of firms, and attractiveness of nations and regions. Originality/value – This paper summarizes 40 years of Professor Porter’s seminal research with a focus on the CAON project that began with the 1990 book on The Competitive Advantage of Nations. The paper proposes three interrelated concepts to cover issues of competitiveness: competitiveness (firm’s static advantages), innovativeness (firm’s dynamic advantages) and attractiveness (national/regional advantages).

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Huggins, Robert, and Hiro Izushi. "The Competitive Advantage of Nations: origins and journey." Competitiveness Review 25, no. 5 (October 19, 2015): 458–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cr-06-2015-0044.

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an understanding of the origins and journey of the fundamental ideas underpinning Michael Porter’s The Competitive Advantage of Nations as a means of assessing its influence. Design/methodology/approach – Drawing on a reflection of the book’s text and associated works by Porter, the paper shows how Porter’s thinking evolved from his earlier writings, as well as how his ideas went through further periods of development following the publication of The Competitive Advantage of Nations. Findings – The paper focuses on the emergence of Porter’s cluster theory and his growing acknowledgement of the role of innovation within processes of economic development. It shows how these concepts have provided a foundation for contemporary economic development practices. Also, the paper highlights how the fundamental concepts of Porter’s text have shifted from a unit of analysis focused on nations to one where subnational regions are the primary analytical unit. Originality/value – The paper concludes by suggesting that the nature of Porter’s conceptual insights is likely to ensure the long-term endurance of the fundamental lessons contained within The Competitive Advantage of Nations.

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Sasine, Ronald D. "The Competitive Advantage of Nations (review)." SAIS Review 11, no. 2 (1991): 221–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1353/sais.1991.0035.

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Hanafi, Muhammad, Dermawan Wibisono, Kuntoro Mangkusubroto, Manahan Siallagan, and Mila Jamilah Khatun Badriyah. "Modelling competitive advantage of nation: a literature review." Competitiveness Review: An International Business Journal 27, no. 4 (July 17, 2017): 335–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cr-06-2016-0031.

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Purpose This paper aims to create a mapping of competitive advantage of nations (CAN) from research using some previous studies and recommend future research. Design/methodology/approach This paper applies a systematic literature review on the most recent studies of CAN. The research gap is analysed based on several categories: implication (strategy and policy, portrait); general characteristics (fundamental issues, indicators and patterns); solution methodology and strategic level (nation and industry). Then, the state-of-the-art analysis is used to develop future research. Findings The results of this study recommend future research of CAN based on the following CAN categories: implication (strategy and policy, portrait); general characteristics (fundamental issues, indicators and patterns); solution methodology and strategic level (nation and industry). Research limitations/implications This literature review has important implications and gives direction for research and teaching, as well as for further investigation of CAN. The limitation lies in the classification of patterns, which requires further study to avoid the ambiguity of grouping. Originality/value This is the first literature review about CAN using categories. It is of value in building future research of CAN in different industries and nations.

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Almutairi, Humoud. "Competitive Advantage Through Taxation In GCC Countries." International Business & Economics Research Journal (IBER) 13, no. 4 (June 30, 2014): 769. http://dx.doi.org/10.19030/iber.v13i4.8685.

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This study analyzes and compares the competitive advantage of taxation for six members of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC): Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The GCC countries enjoy one of the least demanding tax systems in the world. The average total tax rate for the entire Middle East region is 23.6%, which is much less than the global average of 44.7%. Thus, the taxation structure and system of the GCC nations is uncomplicated when compared to rest of the world. Moreover, the GCC nations depend heavily on indirect taxes and revenue from energy exports, rather than internally generated funds. Though this system has its advantages, it may become a cause of concern for authorities in the future as taxation can influence the overall growth in different dimensions. Thus, this study further explores the need for an effective taxation policy to support future performance of the GCC member nations.

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Farinha, Luis, Sara Nunes, João J. Ferreira, and António Fernandes. "Understanding the foundations of global competitive advantage of nations." Competitiveness Review: An International Business Journal 28, no. 5 (October 15, 2018): 503–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cr-10-2016-0063.

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Purpose This paper focuses on the issue of global competitive advantage of nations, based on the dimensions analyzed by the World Economic Forum in assessing the economic competitiveness of a large sample of countries. From the different stages of development of the countries, this study aims to help us to recognize what variables better explain the global competitive advantage of economies. Design/methodology/approach Following quantitative analysis, results based on PLS show what dimensions within each economic development stage best explain the global competitive advantage of economies. Findings Beyond the institutions, infrastructure and regulation of the markets, higher education and training, the technological readiness, the business sophistication and innovation contribute greatly to explain the competitive advantage of economies. Originality/value Understanding the drivers of global competitive advantage of nations, this study may help academics to conduct new studies, as well as politicians to define intervention priorities.

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Harzing, Anne-Wil, and Axèle Giroud. "The competitive advantage of nations: An application to academia." Journal of Informetrics 8, no. 1 (January 2014): 29–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joi.2013.10.007.

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Van Den Bosch, Frans A. J., and Arno A. Van Prooijen. "European management: An emerging competitive advantage of European nations." European Management Journal 10, no. 4 (December 1992): 445–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0263-2373(92)90009-s.

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Chobanyan, Armen, and Laurence Leigh. "The competitive advantages of nations." International Journal of Emerging Markets 1, no. 2 (April 2006): 147–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/17468800610658316.

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Davies, Howard, and Paul Ellis. "Porter's Competitive Advantage Of Nations: Time For The Final Judgement?" Journal of Management Studies 37, no. 8 (December 2000): 1189–214. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1467-6486.00221.

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Wresch, William, and Simon Fraser. "National Competitive Advantage in E-Commerce Efforts: A Report from Five Caribbean Nations." Perspectives on Global Development and Technology 4, no. 1 (2005): 27–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1569150053888236.

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AbstractDuring July and August 2004 the principal investigators visited business executives in five Caribbean nations. Thirty-six businesses and government agencies were interviewed. General results showed significant e-commerce efforts underway in these countries. Leading companies interviewed were experiencing modest to significant successes in this business approach, but all were experiencing impacts from national characteristics. Characteristics examined in detail were factor conditions, demand conditions, support industries, firm strategy, and government policy. Results showed generally supportive business conditions but problems existed in government agencies, niche markets, the banking sector, and industry sector. The results of this study will suggest improved strategies for SMEs in developing countries and for national governments seeking to use e-commerce to expand business activities.

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Kothari, Tanvi, and Masaaki Kotabe. "EMNCs Path to Competitive Advantage from Emerging Markets to Developed Nations." Academy of Management Proceedings 2015, no. 1 (January 2015): 16482. http://dx.doi.org/10.5465/ambpp.2015.16482abstract.

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Thompson, Edmund R. "A Grounded Approach to Identifying National Competitive Advantage: A Preliminary Exploration." Environment and Planning A: Economy and Space 35, no. 4 (April 2003): 631–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1068/a35110.

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The geography of national competitiveness is now charted annually by international indices. However, quite what such indices measure is uncertain as the concept of competitiveness as applied to economies has no clear or agreed definition among scholars. Still less is there any consensus regarding the factors that contribute to national competitiveness. Notwithstanding, governments have incorporated this vague and ill-measured concept both into policy parlance and into public expenditure plans, suggesting that an objective and practical method for identifying national competitiveness is urgently needed. The author reports an exploratory, inductive, approach to identifying the components of competitive advantage of a specimen economy (Hong Kong), by using data from 127 firms operating within it. An inventory of forty-one firm-suggested advantages of Hong Kong is scored, then exploratory factor analysis is used to derive a statistically and conceptually robust index of ten scales representing components of Hong Kong's competitive advantage. Results point to a new, grounded, approach to identifying competitiveness, not just of nations, but of regions and cities too.

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Mahmood, Zafar. "Michael E. Porter. The Competitive Advantage of Nations. New York: Free Press, 1990. 855 pages. Hardbound. UK£ 25." Pakistan Development Review 37, no. 1 (March 1, 1998): 90–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.30541/v37i1pp.90-94.

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Trade is a field of economics that is useful for investigating the issue of economic competitiveness. A nation’s advantages in competing against other nations are reflected in its performance in international economic transactions. Earlier theories on trade (Ricardian and Heckscher-Ohlin) analysed a nation’s inter-sectoral comparative advantage. Due to the intuitive appeal of these theories, governments have implemented various policies designed to improve comparative advantage in factor costs by reducing interest rates and resorting to devaluation, special depreciation allowances, export financing, etc. There is now a growing awareness that these theories are unrealistic as to many industries, although they can be useful in explaining broad tendencies apparent in the patterns of trade.

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Salvatore, Dominick. "Globalization, Comparative Advantage, and Europe's Double Competitive Squeeze." Global Economy Journal 4, no. 1 (October 13, 2004): 1850011. http://dx.doi.org/10.2202/1524-5861.1001.

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The past decade has witnessed an increasingly rapid tendency toward globalization in the world economy, and this has significantly affected the comparative advantage and international competitiveness of nations. This paper examines the effect of globalization on the comparative advantage and international competitiveness of Europe in manufactured goods as a whole, in high technology goods, and in office equipment and telecommunications during the past two decades. In particular, the paper evaluates the view that Europe is facing a serious double competitiveness squeeze – in high-technology goods from the United States and Japan and from the bottom in simpler manufactured goods from emerging developing countries, especially the Dynamic Asian Economies. This view is based on the over-regulation and rigid labor markets prevailing in most European countries. The paper shows, however, that this view is not generally correct.

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L. Wilson, Timothy, Lars Lindbergh, and Jens Graff. "The Competitive Advantage of Nations 20 years later: the cases of Sweden, South Korea and the USA." Competitiveness Review 24, no. 4 (August 12, 2014): 306–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cr-11-2012-0027.

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to reflect on some policy possibilities and outcomes for three countries of interest suggested in Porter’s The Competitive Advantage of Nations. Design/methodology/approach – This research was both exploratory and qualitative in nature and utilized an in-depth case study approach of three major international economies reflecting previous observations in The Competitive Advantage of Nations. Personal contemporaneous observations of individuals in the countries of interest were complemented by current secondary information. The three countries selected for analysis, South Korea, Sweden and the USA, reflected different stages of development at the time The Competitive Advantage of Nations was published and certainly different progress since then. Findings – The Competitive Advantage of Nations advocated new, constructive and actionable roles for government and business. These observations can now be tested after a reasonable time of development. In terms of development, Korea would appear to be the star of the group; Sweden has made strong progress in comparison with other members of the European Union. Although there are areas of strength, the USA recently has lost much of the edge it had at the time of the Advantage’s publication. Research limitations/implications – Because this research was built on case studies, one has the reservations common with that approach. On the other hand, case studies are acknowledged as useful in the identification of important variables in situations in which there is little control over events in a real-world context. Practical implications – Countries must go their own way and find their own paths to success. In some ways, directions are suggested by Schumpeter (1942/1975) and in others, by Porter (1990/1996). Chance appears to have played a role in development in each instance, but government, seen as a fifth determinant possibility by Porter, heavily affected outcomes in each instance. Originality/value – Although relying heavily on Porter, results add insight into the development of economies over time.

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Bhardawaj, Broto, Kamaljeet Kaur, and Aakriti Jain. "Competitive Survivability: A Study of Impact of Global Crisis on Indonesia and India." INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 5, no. 3 (2019): 22–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.18775/ijmsba.1849-5664-5419.2014.53.1003.

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The purpose of the paper is to find the role of competitiveness parameters in international markets with particular reference to Indonesia. In a world of increasingly global competition, nations have become more, not less, important. As the basis of competition has shifted more and more to the creation and assimilation of knowledge, the role of the nation has grown. The research paper aims to understand the importance of competitive survival ability and the impact of the global crisis on Indonesia and India with special reference to Brexit. The research methodology adopted includes empirical data and case studies in the context of Indonesia. Competitive advantage is created and sustained through a highly localized process. Differences in national values, culture, economic structures, institutions, and histories all contribute to competitive success. The findings suggest that there are striking differences in the patterns of competitiveness in every country. No nation can or will be competitive in every or even most industries. Ultimately, nations succeed in particular industries because their home environment is the most forward-looking, dynamic, and challenging. The research paper has implications for managers and researchers. The paper focuses on the impact of Brexit on India and Indonesia. The geopolitical consequences of Brexit might not appear immediately. The European Union might temporarily pull together, but there would be damage to the sense of mission and Europe’s soft power of attraction. The immediate impact may not be visible. However, with globalization coming in, all the markets are interconnected. So there will be an inter-country effect of Brexit on Indonesia and India. Markets which have large domestic markets will be affected less.

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Erkina, Daria S. "International competitiveness and science policy. Review of the book “Competitive Advantage of Nations” by M. Porter." Science management: theory and practice 2, no. 1 (2020): 207–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.19181/smtp.2020.2.1.11.

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The article analyzes the contents of the monograph by M. Porter “Competitive Advantage of Nations” in the context of scientific and technological policy. A brief review of the main arguments of the author is given, and the most significant aspects of his theory of international competition are highlighted. The chapter in which the author analyzes the role of the government in increasing the international competitiveness of the state is considered with particular attention. The general conclusions of the monograph used to emphasize the importance of a flexible, long-term oriented science and technology policy. It is emphasized that the paradigm of international competition proposed by the author implies highlighting science policy as a special area of government activity if the goal is to achieve a high level of competitiveness on the world stage. In this regard, special attention is given to the study of issues related to the multifactorial, strategic orientation of the policy in the field of science and technology, which should be focused on the long term, and not just on solving current market problems.

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Sheth, Jagdish. "Making India Globally Competitive." Vikalpa: The Journal for Decision Makers 29, no. 4 (October 2004): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0256090920040401.

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The fast-paced economic and political changes across the world are forcing India to be more globally-oriented. This paper traces these global changes in a historical perspective and examines how India can be integrated into the global economy. It discusses the primary growth engines at different phases of the world growth cycle and suggests the main area around which there is a need to reengineer the country for global competitiveness. While Western Europe and the US/Canada engineered the 18th and the 19th century growth respectively, the author sees the large emerging nations as the 21st century growth engines and purchasing power parity (PPP) as the new measure of economic growth. As India integrates into the world economy, there is a need for it to reposition itself as a country. From the domestic-oriented, self-sufficient license raj, it has come a long way to become a globally-oriented economy focusing on those key sectors of the economy where it has a resource advantage over other nations. The objective is to offer better products at lower prices. Exports to the most demanding markets, after all, are the key to success for a globally competitive economy. To achieve this objective, India needs to reengineer itself in the following areas: Industrial policy through ideology-free policy; privatization of public enterprises; incentives for quality; innovation and productivity; employment through growth; intellectual property rights; and environment policy. International trade through convertible currency anchored to dollar; target exports to selective markets; balanced trade with anchor partners; and focus on selective exports based on comparative advantage. Domestic industry through industry consolidation for scale efficiency; globalization of domestic markets; investment in quality and innovation; process reengineering; and reduction in unorganized sector. National infrastructure through upgradation of transport and logistics; information infrastructure capital markets; financial institutions; special economic zones and energy reliability. Of these, domestic infrastructure is the weakest link. The Indian industries must reposition themselves from the diversified domestic corporations to focused global enterprises. To be a global hub, they need quality and reputation and must, therefore invest in design and research, create brand equity, increase productivity, leverage human capital, get access to low cost capital, and organize global supply chain. The author concludes with the following observations: India is destined to become a major economic power in the 21s century. India's future, however, will depend on the geopolitical realignment of nations and the emergence of ‘triad’ markets. Design is a very strong competitive advantage for India. Public enterprises should not be disinvested and should instead be encouraged to go global along with the private enterprises not just through exports but through mergers and acquisitions. The Indian industries must reposition themselves from the diversified domestic corporations to focused global enterprises.

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Ahmed, Faisal, and Shahzia Khan. "Global Repositioning of Nations-Analyzing the Competitive Advantage of India and the UAE." Review of Professional Management- A Journal of New Delhi Institute of Management 5, no. 1 (June 1, 2007): 65. http://dx.doi.org/10.20968/rpm/2007/v5/i1/100986.

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Sletmo, Gunnar K., and Susanne Hoste. "Shipping and the competitive advantage of nations: the role of international ship registers." Maritime Policy & Management 20, no. 3 (January 1993): 243–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03088839300000016.

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De Miranda, Ronaldo Leão, Luís Fernando Irgang dos Santos, Giancarlo Gomes, and Iara Regina Dos Santos Parisotto. "Competitiveness influence on global innovation of nations: a cross-sectional analysis." Independent Journal of Management & Production 12, no. 4 (June 1, 2021): 964–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.14807/ijmp.v12i4.1338.

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Innovation has been recognized as one of the main determinants of nation’s economic development and has been adopted as a main tool for adding value and achieving sustainable competitive advantage. In order to understand the influence of global competitiveness on global innovation of nations, this study analyzed some indexes of 133 countries using a multiple linear regression analysis. The results suggested that global competitiveness influences the innovativeness of nations significantly and positively. Higher education and training was the competitiveness indicators that most influenced in innovation of nations.

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Lin, Yi-Hsin, Qihui Chen, Pin-Chao Liao, Po-Han Chen, and Shuping Cheng. "The Moderating Effect of Guanxi on the Dynamic Capacity and Competitive Advantage of Chinese International Contractors." Advances in Civil Engineering 2018 (August 1, 2018): 1–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/3638152.

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With the active support of the national policy “One Belt and One Road” Initiative, Chinese contractors seized this historic opportunity to accelerate strategic globalization, and they gradually stood out in international construction projects owing to their low-cost advantage. However, despite China having large-scale contractors and wide-range business, compared to developed countries, a considerably large gap still exists. China is confronted with complex and changeable international projects filled with increasing competition. Thus, it is both a focus issue and a major task for Chinese international contractors, and many scholars, to consider how Chinese contractors can obtain and maintain long-term competitive advantages to improve their capabilities in response to dynamic environmental changes. Therefore, the objectives of this study are (1) to study the influence of the dynamic capability of Chinese contractors on competitive advantage in a project and (2) to explore the moderating effect of Chinese guanxi on the dynamic capability and competitive advantage of Chinese international contractors. This study primarily aimed at researching the impact of dynamic capacity of Chinese contractors on competitive advantage and the moderating effects of Chinese guanxi. The findings suggest that the environmental perception capability and the integration and coordination capability of the dynamic capability have a significant positive effect on the project competitive advantage; business guanxi positively moderates the relationship between the environmental perception capability and the competitive advantage. Business guanxi also negatively moderates the relationship between learning ability and competitive advantage, while political guanxi negatively moderates the relationship between the environmental perception capability and competitive advantage. This paper contributes to the construction management literature not only by providing empirical evidence on the dynamic capability and competitive advantage of Chinese contractors but also by expanding guanxi research. The results may also help Chinese contractors by providing strategic reform guidance and sustainable development in international construction projects.

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Boulouta, Ioanna, and Christos N. Pitelis. "CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND NATIONAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE." Academy of Management Proceedings 2011, no. 1 (January 2011): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.5465/ambpp.2011.65870479.

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Hill, Douglas. "The UN /CEFACACT XML Business Messaging Standard: A Potential Source Of Competitive Advantage." Journal of Operations and Supply Chain Management 2, no. 1 (June 29, 2009): 46. http://dx.doi.org/10.12660/joscmv2n1p46-60.

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This paper explores the potential value proposition that could be created in supply chains on adoption of the electronic business messaging standard directory; UN/XML, developed by the United Nations, UN/CEFACT and offers a framework to aid managers in deciding if UN/XML should be applied in their organizations

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Tayeb, Monir. "The competitive advantage of nations: the role of HRM and its socio-cultural context." International Journal of Human Resource Management 6, no. 3 (September 1995): 588–605. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09585199500000037.

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Dougherty, J. "The Evolution of Competitive Advantage for Nations in the Agriculture Plant Biotechnology Industrial Sector." Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment 21, no. 3 (January 2007): 264–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13102818.2007.10817459.

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Yahong Li and Maoxing Huang. "Intensified Restructuring of the Global Industrial System and Remodeling the Competitive Advantage of Nations." World Review of Political Economy 4, no. 3 (2013): 375. http://dx.doi.org/10.13169/worlrevipoliecon.4.3.0375.

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Van Den Bosch, Frans A. J., and Arno A. Van Prooijen. "The competitive advantage of European nations: The impact of national culture — a missing element in porter's analysis?" European Management Journal 10, no. 2 (June 1992): 173–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0263-2373(92)90066-d.

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Panjaitan, Delfi, Desy Lesmana, and Mutiara Maimunah. "Effect of Use of Management Accounting Systems on Competitive Advantages: Business Unit Performance as a Mediator (Study of MSMEs in Palembang City)." Journal of Accounting and Strategic Finance 1, no. 01 (December 31, 2018): 33–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.33005/jasf.v1i01.22.

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Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are business units managed by community groups and families. SMEs has a strategic role in Indonesia economic development because in addition to contributing to national economic growth it can also absorb large numbers of workers. However, micro, small and medium businesses have a low competitive advantage in the current era of globalization and technology. For this reason, MSMEs need resources that can be managed to win the business competition in Indonesia. One of the most important resources managed in winning the business competition is information resources. This study aims to prove the influence of the use of management accounting systems on competitive advantage, with business performance as a mediator. The data of this study were collected through a survey by distributing questionnaires. The sample in this study was MSMEs scale company in the city of Palembang using the purposive sampling method. Data analysis technique uses path analysis test. Based on data and research results it can be concluded that Business Unit Performance mediates the relationship between Management Accounting Systems and Competitive Advantages. Keywords: Management Accounting System, Competitive Advantage, and Business Unit Performance

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Zwaid, Zainab Hussein, Jamal Hadash Mohammed, and Shaima Mohammed Saleh. "The Effect of Intellectual Capital on Achieving Competitive Advantage." Iraqi Administrative Sciences Journal 2, no. 1 (March 30, 2018): 207–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.33013/iqasj.v2n1y2018.pp207-222.

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The success of any organization in the business world today depends on the mentality that is available and which develops and renews its business in a world characterized by development and renewal. In an increasingly competitive world, relying on profits and sales is no longer enough to face strong competition. It was necessary to rely on intangible values such as intellectual capital to increase the performance of these sectors as an important institution to promote the national economy. This research aims to study the impact of intellectual capital and its components on enhancing competitive advantage The results of this research demonstrate that there is a strong influence on intellectual capital and its components (independent variables) on enhancing the competitive advantage (the dependent variable). Therefore, the researcher recommends attention to knowledge assets and encouragement of intellectual capital components (human capital, functional capital, structural capital) On the competitive advantage.

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Weber, Andreas Christoph, Veerle De Bosscher, and Hippolyt Kempf. "Positioning at the Olympic Winter Games." Sport, Business and Management: An International Journal 9, no. 5 (November 11, 2019): 417–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/sbm-01-2018-0002.

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Purpose Since the 1990s, the International Olympic Committee has offered nations more medal-winning opportunities at every Winter Games. Meanwhile, many countries are constrained by their limited financial resources to target sports strategically. The purpose of this paper is to examine the targeting approaches to Olympic Winter Sports of National Sports Agencies (NSAs), and to identify the factors they assess in the decision-making process. Design/methodology/approach The data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 11 decision makers of medal-winning NSAs at the 2014 Sochi Games. The data were then analysed with reference to strategic management in an approach which combines a resource-based view (RBV) with a market-based view (MBV) to build a competitive advantage. Findings The results show that NSAs, like firms, combine an internal analysis that reflects the RBV on resources and capabilities (e.g. athletes’ performance per sport and sport-specific elite sport system), with an external analysis of the competitive environment that reflects an MBV (e.g. sport’s medal market size and intensity of competition at Games) to target sports. Using this information, two phases were distinguished: first, the target sports are identified and finance is prioritised accordingly; second, the allocation of the nation’s resources is constantly reviewed in order to optimise it. Research limitations/implications Even though social desirability bias in the responses could not be fully excluded, the findings can help policy-makers to distinguish between the internal and external factors identified in this study, and to make more strategic decisions by combining RBV and MBV approaches to build-up their nation’s competitive advantage. Originality/value This paper models the targeting strategies of NSAs during an Olympic cycle by introducing the competitive positioning of firms to sports management.

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Pålshaugen, Øyvind. "The Competitive Advantage of Development Organizations." Concepts and Transformation 5, no. 2 (December 31, 2000): 237–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1075/cat.5.2.05pal.

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Departing from the discussion whether there is a tendency — or a coercive force — towards convergence within the working life of the capitalist countries, forcing the enterprises to adopt similar structures and procedures across national boundaries, this article presents a brief discussion of the nature of some of the aspects of this assumed coercive force, namely the conditions of competition with which each enterprise has to cope. It is shown that analysts of capitalism with such different views as Karl Marx and Michael Porter agree that any enterprise has to be able to meet the actual productivity requirement within its own branch of industry at any point in time, if it is to survive in the market. However, it does not follow from this that there is only one way, or just a few, to cope with these requirements. Thus, starting with a simple model showing the broad scope of both the internal and the external general conditions of competition of any enterprise, we argue in favor of the importance of making all employees participate in well-organized work with a broad scope of improvement or development tasks, by means of a development organization. The thesis is that locally created development organizations within enterprises will not necessarily increase the uniformity of future developments: local variety may well be increased.

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Reve, Torger, and Amir Sasson. "Theoretical and methodological advances in cluster research." Competitiveness Review 25, no. 5 (October 19, 2015): 524–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cr-06-2015-0062.

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Purpose – This paper aims to assess the dissemination of cluster ideas advanced in the “Competitive Advantage of Nations” and three subsequent national studies and the reasons for their substantial public policy impact in Norway. Design/methodology/approach – The paper presents the theoretical and methodological novelties of each of the national studies, the inclusive study-organizing principle used and public policy impact. Findings – The papers finds that the dissemination of cluster thinking and the development of a successful cluster-based industrial policy in Norway is largely a function of the nature and extent of the cluster research efforts that took place in Norway. The national cluster research projects mobilized all the key industrial and governmental actors in a very effective way, making studies with both rigor and relevance. Due to advanced and demanding policy makers, the studies also evolved in terms of the theoretical models and methodologies used. Originality/value – The paper contributes by illuminating the direct and indirect impact of the “Competitive Advantage of Nations” on both academic endeavors and public policies in Norway and by explicating how studies that make it possible for academics and practitioners to work in tandem substantially affect public policy.

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Paula, Maristela F. de, Humberto Angelo, Alexandre N. de Almeida, Eder P. Miguel, Pedro G. A. Vasconcelos, Ari Schwans, Marcio A. Facini, Ademir J. F. Ribas, and Raquel S. Pompermeyer. "The Revealed Comparative Advantage Index of Brazilian Natural Honey." Journal of Agricultural Science 9, no. 11 (October 16, 2017): 76. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jas.v9n11p76.

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Natural honey is considered a valuable forestry product not only for biodiversity but also to its conservation functions. Besides, it is an important exported commodity. In this study, the performance of Brazilian natural honey exported products were evaluated with specific focus on determination of their competitiveness in the international market. This article aimed to calculate the Revealed Comparative Advantage Index (RCA) of Brazilian natural honey, from 2000 to 2015. The sources consulted are SEBRAE, IBGE, Brazilian Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade and the United Nations Commodity Trade Statistics Database (UN COMTRADE). The methodological procedure used was Balassa’s Revealed Comparative Advantage Index in order to estimate the competitiveness measure. The results demonstrated that Brazil was competitive in natural honey exported products during the period from 2002 to 2015. Considering the outcomes, based on the indexes it is possible to affirm that Brazilian natural honey is competitive and the country displays enough positive characteristics and productive capacity to amplify its participation in new international commercial markets.

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Lasalewo, Trifandi, Nur Aini Masruroh, Subagyo ., Budi Hartono, and Hari Agung Yuniarto. "THE EFFECT OF COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE AND HUMAN ADVANTAGE ON INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVE STRATEGY (Case Study: SMIs in Gorontalo Province)." Journal of Indonesian Economy and Business 31, no. 1 (March 21, 2017): 307. http://dx.doi.org/10.22146/jieb.23179.

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Small and Medium Industries (SMIs) have a strategic role in the Indonesian economy, as they earn 61.9 percent of the foreign exchange which goes to make up the nation’s Gross Domestic Product, and nationally they are able to absorb 97 percent of the workforce. The Global Competitiveness Report also notes that SMIs serve as the business units that affect every nation’s competitiveness. Considering this strategic role, the selection of a competitive strategy for these SMIs is absolutely necessary. Through an in-depth literature review, this study aims to explore what variables influence the competitive strategy of industries, particularly the SMIs. By using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) with a total of 31 main literature (articles, papers and books), this study has found two dominant factors that influence industrial competitive strategy: Competitive advantage and human advantage, which are subsequently developed into six independent variables (construct variables), i.e. cost, delivery, product quality, product variety, know-how and innovativeness, with a total of 44 indicators. The results of measurements of the sample of SMIs in Gorontalo Province, using Structural Equation Modeling, found that both competitive advantage and human advantage jointly influence 40.2 percent of the industrial competitive strategies. These results indicate that competitive strategies, such as creating products with unique features, on-time delivery, flexibility in production, and employee involvement in the innovations, are indispensable to SMIs in order for them to produce quality products and be able to maintain their advantage.

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Raulik, Gisele, Gavin Cawood, and Povl Larsen. "National Design Strategies and Country Competitive Economic Advantage." Design Journal 11, no. 2 (September 2008): 119–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.2752/175630608x329217.

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Robinson, Leigh, and Brian Minikin. "Understanding the competitive advantage of National Olympic Committees." Managing Leisure 17, no. 2-3 (July 2012): 139–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13606719.2012.674391.

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