conditions developing countries can use this set of generic technologies to improve their learning capabilities. We argue that … that combine the advantages of both models in a way that is appropriate to their idiosyncratic needs and capabilities. …

capabilities view in strategic management ? which implies a neglect of micro-foundations ? is incomplete. There are no mechanisms … that work solely on the macro-level, directly connecting routines and capabilities to firm-level outcomes. While routines … and capabilities are useful shorthand for complicated patterns of individual action and interaction, ultimately they are …

The arguably dominant approaches to the study of interfirm relations are the capabilities and organizational economics … perspectives. This paper discusses their merits and weaknesses, concentrating on the capabilities perspective, which is argued to …

capabilities, and a shift to more decentralized governance structures. Some possible implications for local capability formation … opportunities and challenges that are likely to emerge for Taiwanese electronics firms. (to appear in: Barry Naughton (editor), The …

has to do with localized capabilities that enhance learning while the other concerns the possible benefits that firms with …

; apparently were able to build on their prewar capabilities. We find no evidence suggesting that firm performance benefited from …

competence-based approach to the firm. Thus, the emphasis in this literature on firms as path-dependent entities characterised by …