The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between technological capabilities and firm performance. We divide technological capabilities into two types - refinement capability, which involves the improvement of the existing asset portfolio, and reconfiguration capability, which...

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationships between firm resources and performance. We divide firm resources into two types: primary resources and support resources. Primary resources include technological assets and reconfiguration capabilities, which directly contribute to a...

This chapter examines the oil and gas industry and the efficacy of vertical integration strategies. Using multiple theoretical lenses ranging from the resource-based view, transactions costs, and parenting perspective, the chapter considers different arguments associated with vertical...