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Research Insight 4.3
Research Insight 4.3
Throughout the textbook reference is made to seminal academic papers (as part of the Research Insights features) that can assist you in the further development of your understanding of a particular concept or theory that has been introduced. Organized by chapter, this resource provides links to these seminal papers.
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Source: Prahalad, C. K., and Hamel, G. (1990), ‘The core competence of the organisation’, Harvard Business Review, 68(3), 79-91
Abstract: https://hbr.org/1990/05/the-core-competence-of-the-corporation
Insight: This paper was incredibly important because it provided a first major insight into the criticality of core competencies as a means of developing superior business performance.
URL: http://hbr.org/1990/05/the-core-competence-of-the-corporation/ar/1