Effect of Competence on Competitive Advantage and Organizational Performance  (07-0431)
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Effect of Competence on Competitive Advantage and Organizational Performance (07-0431)
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ABSTRACT: In highly competitiveness market core competence has emerged as a central concept for competitive strategy. Core competence is the knowledge set that distinguishes a firm and provides a competitive advantage over others. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship core competence, competitive advantage and organizational performance. Core competence was measured through three dimensions: shared vision, cooperation and empowerment. Competitive advantage was also measured through flexibility and responsiveness. The proposed model was tested in the context of Pharmaceutical Industry in Karachi. Results indicate that it appears to be consistent and reliable scales. Findings indicate that, while core competence has a strong and positive impact on competitive advantage and organizational performance, competitive advantage has also significant impact on organizational performance. Results confirm that varying importance of core competence dimensions on competitive advantage and organizational performance. It has also be found that flexibility have higher impact on organizational performance than responsiveness. To remain competitive and obtain competitive advantage managers can try to increase organizational performance by managing each dimension of core competence. .
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