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.

Please note that your institution will require a subscription to the relevant journal for you to access the full text of the articles. If you are unsure how to do this, please contact your university librarian. Often professional bodies, such as the Chartered Institute of Marketing, also offer access to journals via their library services. Alternatively, you can purchase the articles directly from the source website.

 

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

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