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‘Reductionistic’ and ‘Holistic’ views to Resource-Based Theory (RBT):a review of the literature and suggestions for future studies

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posted on 2023-06-09, 18:40 authored by Mona Rashidirad, Ebrahim Soltani, Hamid Salimian
Resource-Based Theory (RBT) has become an acceptable theory to describe the importance of resources and capabilities in generating high performance. Our literature review shows that there are two approaches to RBT: reductionistic and holistic. Adopting a reductionistic approach has led to an inconsistency in the findings about the relationship between RBT constructs (i.e. resources and capabilities), and their impact on performance. This paper proposes that a holistic approach to RBT has a greater power to explain the complex interrelationships between dynamic capabilities, firm’s resources and competitive strategies. Through a critical review on both views, this study highlights areas in which future research is needed for greater understanding of the co-impact of a firm’s internal factors and competitive strategies on performance.

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  • Published

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  • Accepted version

Journal

Strategic Change

ISSN

1086-1718

Publisher

Wiley

Issue

6

Volume

24

Page range

509-525

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  • Business and Management Publications

Full text available

  • No

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2019-08-19

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2019-08-16

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