Immaterial resources as a source of competitive advantage of an enterprise Cover Image

Zasoby niematerialne jako źródło przewagi konkurencyjnej przedsiębiorstwa
Immaterial resources as a source of competitive advantage of an enterprise

Author(s): Bartłomiej Pierański
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: competitive advantage; business excellence; RBV

Summary/Abstract: Company’s ability to create and sustain competitive advantage is strongly related to business excellence. In this article the sources of competitive advantage are investigated. It is highlighted that immaterial resources play a fundamental role in determining success of a firm operating within a highly competitive environment. Several subsets of immaterial resources are analyzed considering their usefulness in a process of obtaining a leading market position. The author emphasizes the importance of distinctive capabilities as well as core competences in building competitive advantage.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 359
  • Page Range: 247-255
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Polish