Information systems strategies in knowledge-based SMEs: the role of core competencies

摘要

Research into the sources of competitive advantage identifies two competing views. The first concerns industry structure, and the role of information systems (IS) in enabling competitive advantage I to lower cost, build barriers to entry and tie in customers and suppliers. The second view Is resource-based. This argues that competitive advantage arises from the ability to accumulate resources and capabilities that are rare, valuable, non-substitutable an difficult to imitate.