assumption that how to out perform competitors based upon firm-specific resources and capabilities (Das and Teng‚ 2000). Wernerfelt (1984) gave the definition of resource as tangible and intangible assets that tied with the firm semipermanently. Grant (1991) considered resources as inputs available for firms in open markets to use and customize. Because of the general availability of resources‚ it is critical to possess firm-specific capacity to identify‚ develop and deploy key resources to lead to core
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2 million. This could also bring this project to a negative return easily if the net return falls below the initial cost. Industry In 1991‚ the industry produced 427 films in total. While major studios distributed 35% or 150 of all the films released‚ they accounted for 93% of all revenues received. One good example would be the top U.S. rental film of 1991‚ Tri-stars Terminator 2‚ represented approximately 5% of total U.S. industry rentals. Leader in market share in terms of rental amount changed
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Iqra University Gulshan Campus M. Phil: Strategic HRM Presentation Topic: Southwest Airlines: A Case Study Linking Employee Needs Satisfaction and Organizational Capabilities to Competitive Advantage written by Roger Hallowell Reference: Human Resource Management‚ 1996‚ Vol. 35(4)‚ p. 513-534 Presented by: M. Shahnawaz Adil Dated: Tuesday‚ March 01‚ 2011 Course Facilitator: Mr. Ahsan Durrani Abstract (as written by Roger Hallowell): This article analyzes the sources of Southwest Airlines’
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motivation is self-determination. Self-determination is used interchangeably with the concept of autonomy (Ryan & Powelson‚1991). Studies illustrated that students who are intrinsically motivated for doing school work and are more autonomous are more likely to stay in school and to achieve than are students with less self-determined type of motivation (Deci‚ Vallerand‚ Pelletier & Ryan‚ 1991). This paper has focused on the conditions that influence the intrinsic motivation and college grades with the illustration
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How to Research & Choose Managed Funds © 2012 Michael Lannon When it comes to investing in managed funds and superannuation‚ many investors are uncertain of how to go about researching and comparing the available products. Many seek the assistance of a financial planner but are then charged high entry fees and commissions. The following article is intended to educate readers on how to interpret the available independent research and ratings‚ as well as provide information on other considerations
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Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 and the Do Not Call Implementation Act of 2003 are two perfect examples of Acts being created as direct results of IT advancements coupled with ethical issues. What were the advances in information technology that resulted in new ethical issues necessitating the creation of each act? The advances in information technology that resulted in new ethical problems demanded the creation of the TCPA of 1991 and the Do Not Call Implementation Act
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Major Interventions According to Calapinto (1991) in the pursuance of structural change this model utilizes several interventions. Hence‚ the interventions used in this model include structural mapping‚ highlighting and modifying interactions‚ unbalancing‚ challenging unproductive assumptions‚ highlight interactions restructuring‚ boundary making and enactments. Although there are several interventions‚ for the purpose of this paper I will highlight a few of them. Joining Intervention Joining
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The service sector‚ also called the tertiary sector‚ is one of the three parts of the economy in the Three-sector hypothesis. This hypothesis breaks the economy into three main areas so it can be better understood. The other two are the primary sector‚ which covers areas such as farming‚ mining and fishing; and the secondary sector which covers manufacturing and making things. The service sector provides a service‚ not an actual product that could be held in your hand. Activities in the service
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scientific merit of it in a report‚ for my report I chose The Perfect Storm. A movie that is based on the actual storm in late October 1991 later called “The Perfect Storm” (Viets 2000). Also to comment on how realistic the movies’ storyline‚ effects and scientific merit when compared to the real life disaster which it is trying to recreate. Introduction In late October in 1991 a nor’easter enveloped a fully formed hurricane known as Hurricane Grace causing huge waves‚ gale force winds and heavy rain to
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Pte. Ltd. Grant‚ R. M. (1991). Porter ’s Competitive Advanatge of Nations: An Assessment. Strategic Management Journal ‚ 12‚ 535-548. Hill‚ C. W. (2009). International Business: competing in the global marketplace (7th Edition ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill Irwin. O ’Shaughnessy‚ N. J. (1996). Michael Porter ’s Competitive Advantage revisited. Management Decision ‚ 34 (6)‚ pp. 12-20. Porter‚ M. E. (1990). The Competitive Advantage of Nations. London: Macmillan. Rugman‚ A. M. (1991). Diamond in the Rough
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