Sven Modrow

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What type of data analysis would you expect from an exploratory case study research on the influence of firm-specific resources on company success?

I am currently writing my master thesis with the following research question: How did firm-specific resources contribute to the success of selected startups in Nairobi. Currently, I am not sure...

09 September 2016 7,958 1 View

What dynamic capabilities are especially relevant for technology startups?

Teece (1997) developed the concept of dynamic capabilities. I would be interested in knowing which dynamic capabilities might in particular important for technology startups.

09 September 2016 6,958 5 View

How applicable is the VRIO model (resource based view, Barney 1991) in entrepreneurship, especially for startups?

I am especially concerned about the O in VRIO, as startups often have little structures to exploit the resources.

08 August 2016 350 5 View

How does the resource-based view (RBV) respond to the critique that it does not take the context into consideration?

The RBV argues that mostly firm specific resources contribute to sustained competitive advantage. At the same time, I have the impression that which resources matter depend on the context. I am...

08 August 2016 3,785 3 View

What does Barney (1991) mean by marginal firm?

According to Barney (2007, p. 52) “a firm has competitive advantage when it is able to create more economic value than the marginal firm in its industry.” But what is meant by marginal firm?

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Does it make sense to apply the VRIO model to startups/ early stage high-growth companies?

Barney (1991) argues that resources, if they pass the VRIO test lead to sustained competitive advantage. The question arises if sustained competitive advantage is even important for startups? The...

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