This article analyzes outsourcing from a knowledge-based perspective. We investigate how knowledge as an organizational resource and the capabilities to manage this knowledge affect the benefits of outsourcing. Our results indicate that the nature of the knowledge of the outsourced activity...

Purpose: This study seeks to explain the outcomes and role of dynamic capabilities (DCs). To explain the outcomes, we study the relationship between new product development (NPD) (an example of DCs) and metaflexibility. To explain the role of DCs, we study how human resources and operating...

Purpose – The relationship between multinationality and firm performance is a central issue in the international marketing and business literatures. Predominantly, this body of research has tried to identify a single, generalized pattern for this relationship. However, despite the vast number...

The aim of the paper is to determine the level as well as the scope and nature of the variability of dynamic capabilities in the various stages of the development process of the SME sector companies. The objective was achieved by conducting a survey research on a sample of 356 micro, small and...

Entrepreneurship can be perceived as an individual's ability to identify opportunities, and to develop solutions that create innovative solutions for society. It can be a business, a project or even a movement that generates real change and impact on people's daily lives. What defines an...

The aim of this paper is to examine the relationship between self-leadership skills and Sustainable Competitive Advantage. The study was carried out at small and medium business in Erbil. The current research focused on assessing the impact of self-leadership skills (Behaviour-focused...