In this paper the authors apply a meta-theory analysis to compare two theoretical approaches: the resource-based view (RBV) and service-dominant logic (S-D logic). The comparison is based on three aspects: 1. a general profile; 2. the role of resources; 3. the conceptualisation of value. The...

Organizations are increasingly challenged by dynamism and turbulence that determine conditions of complexity in decision making. The aim of this paper is to highlight the need for a general frame of reference for management and marketing and to justify why adopting a systems approach is adequate...