How and what to imitate?: A sequential model for the imitation of competitive advantages

2007 (English)In: Strategic Change, ISSN 1086-1718, E-ISSN 1099-1697, Vol. 16, no 6, 271-279 p.Article in journal (Refereed) Published

Abstract [en]

• Research in competitiveness generally focuses on how competitive advantages can be developed. This is an important area of research, but as a consequence the process of imitation of competitive advantages has become a neglected area of research.
• A conceptual sequential model for the imitation of competitive advantages is presented. The model mainly draws on resource-based theory, provides a holistic view of the imitation process, identifies different hindrances to imitation of competitive advantages, and presents arguments for the scheme chosen.

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2007. Vol. 16, no 6, 271-279 p.

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resource based view, strategic resources, competitive advantage, imitation

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Business Administration

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Business Studies

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URN: urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-5922DOI: 10.1002/10861718.793OAI: oai:DiVA.org:oru-5922DiVA: diva2:201536

Available from: 2009-03-04 Created: 2009-03-04 Last updated: 2010-11-01Bibliographically approved

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