The major thesis of this article is that combining the resource-based theory of the firm with Austrian economics and heterogeneous demand theory provides the foundations for a new theory ofcompetition, the resource-ativantage theory. This new theory has macro and public policy implications. Specifically, when compared with neoclassical perfect competition theory. the resource-advantage theory b...

there are many approaches in economic literature for investigation of firm performance. in general, those theories very useful for investigation the nature and role of competitive advantage. resource based view, dynamic capability, entrepreneurial theory, neoclassic theory, industrial organization approach are some of those theories. todays, banks try to attract customers through various new me...

this paper applies a new multi attribute decision-making (madm) model to help companies for enterprise resource planning (erp) selection problem based on balanced score card method. this paper uses three-parameter interval grey numbers which is derived from grey theory (was proposed by j. deng). this numbers is used instead of linguistic variables. beside, a new weighting method that outcomes f...

Background and Objectives: Surgical cancelation is a significant source of time and resource waste, patient safety risk, and stress for patients and their families. In this study, a risk management-based approach is developed to prioritize factors contributing to surgical cancellation. Methods: Factors leading to surgical cancellation were comprehensively classified based on literature review...

Natural resource extraction forms the backbone of the Russian economy and characterizes the majority of regions and communities in the Russian North. The long-term socio-economic sustainability of natural resource extraction in resource abundant countries has been questioned and discussed in various social sciences with the resource curse theory, which, however, is understudied on the local lev...