Authors : I.I. Alimin, C.R. Raduan, U. Jegak and A. Haslinda
Abstract: Achieving a competitive advantage position relative to their competitors are the main objectives that business organizations in particular should strive to attain. This research empirically examines the importance and emphasis placed on organizational resources, capabilities and systems in their relationships with competitive advantage. This research is conducted among manufacturers listed in the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers Directory 2008. A cross-sectional study using structured questionnaire is used to obtain responses from the manufacturers. A pilot study is initially conducted to establish the reliability of the questionnaire scales and measurements. From the subsequent actual survey, 127 respondents replied and completed the questionnaire (12.7% response rate). The overall findings indicate a significant positive effect of organizational resources, capabilities and systems collectively on competitive advantage, providing support and extension to the Resource-Based View (RBV). The total variance in competitive advantage accounted for by the Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) Model is 56.2%. In short, the findings from this study have not only contributed to the body of knowledge or literature on the subject or issue of the relationship between organizational resources, capabilities, systems and competitive advantage but also provided vital information to both practitioners and policy makers on the subject matter.
I.I. Alimin, C.R. Raduan, U. Jegak and A. Haslinda , 2012. The Effects of Organizational Resources, Capabilities and Systems on Competitive Advantage. International Business Management, 6: 176-186.