Strategic Management on Sapura Kencana 
Strategic Management on Sapura Kencana Petroleum Berhad
1.0 INTRODUCTION
A core competency by definition is a unique ability that a company acquires from its founders or develops that can make a significant contribution to perceived customer benefits of a product or services and it is difficult for a competitor to imitated. Core competencies are what give a company one or more competitive advantages, in creating and delivering value to its customers in its chosen field (Anonymous). According to Fred (2013), core competencies define as a value chain activity that firm performs especially well. When a core competence evolves into a major competitive advantage, it will turn into distinctive competence. Core competencies may include any combination of skills, technologies, processes, knowledge or expertise and are often achieved as a result of long-term development processes and/or experiences (Mayhew, 2010). Competitive advantage on the other hand is defined as a measure relative to rivals in a given industry. Competitive advantage happen when a firm can do something that rival firm cannot do, or owns something that rival firm desire (Fred, 2013). For example, Nestlé core competency is food and beverages that is full with nutrition, health and wellness. By defining own core competencies and SWOT (strength, weaknesses, opportunity and treats) the company will be able to focus on its organisation uniqueness. In this study, I will focus on the core competency for Company SapuraKencana Petroleum Berhad. This study is organised as follows; section 2.0 will be informing the background of SapuraKencana Petroleum Berhad. Section 3.0 is regarding SapuraKencana Petroleum general environment analysis which divided into five broad categories; economic force, social, cultural, demographic, and natural environment forces, political, governmental and legal forces, technological forces and competitive forces. Section 4.0 is about the SapuraKencana Petroleum competitive analysis:
1.0 INTRODUCTION
A core competency by definition is a unique ability that a company acquires from its founders or develops that can make a significant contribution to perceived customer benefits of a product or services and it is difficult for a competitor to imitated. Core competencies are what give a company one or more competitive advantages, in creating and delivering value to its customers in its chosen field (Anonymous). According to Fred (2013), core competencies define as a value chain activity that firm performs especially well. When a core competence evolves into a major competitive advantage, it will turn into distinctive competence. Core competencies may include any combination of skills, technologies, processes, knowledge or expertise and are often achieved as a result of long-term development processes and/or experiences (Mayhew, 2010). Competitive advantage on the other hand is defined as a measure relative to rivals in a given industry. Competitive advantage happen when a firm can do something that rival firm cannot do, or owns something that rival firm desire (Fred, 2013). For example, Nestlé core competency is food and beverages that is full with nutrition, health and wellness. By defining own core competencies and SWOT (strength, weaknesses, opportunity and treats) the company will be able to focus on its organisation uniqueness. In this study, I will focus on the core competency for Company SapuraKencana Petroleum Berhad. This study is organised as follows; section 2.0 will be informing the background of SapuraKencana Petroleum Berhad. Section 3.0 is regarding SapuraKencana Petroleum general environment analysis which divided into five broad categories; economic force, social, cultural, demographic, and natural environment forces, political, governmental and legal forces, technological forces and competitive forces. Section 4.0 is about the SapuraKencana Petroleum competitive analysis:
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