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IBUS Ch. 4 Learning Objective #1
After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
explain what firm resources and capabilities are

undertake a basic SWOT analysis of the value chain to decide whether to keep an activity in-house or outsource

analyze the value, rarity, imitability, and organizational aspects of resources and capabilities

participate in two leading debates on crossborder capabilities and offshoring

draw implications for action
SWOT Analysis
SW = Strengths and Weaknesses
Internal assessment of the organization leading to management decisions

OT = Opportunities and Threats
External assessment of the business environment to identify the uncontrollable events that might impact management decisions
Resources (or capabilities)
[Resources and Capabilities]
The tangible and intangible assets a firm uses to choose and implement its strategies.
Tangible resources and capabilities
[Resources and Capabilities]
Assets that are observable and easily quantified.
Intangible resources and capabilities
[Resources and Capabilities]
Assets that are hard to observe and difficult (or sometimes impossible) to quantify.
Financial Resources
Tangible Resources and Capabilities Example
[Examples of Resources and Capabilities]
Ability to generate internal funds
Ability to raise external capital
Physical Resources
Tangible Resources and Capabilities Example
[Examples of Resources and Capabilities]
Location of plants, offices, and equipment
Technological Resources
Tangible Resources and Capabilities Example
[Examples of Resources and Capabilities]
Possession of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets
Organizational Resources
Tangible Resources and Capabilities Example
[Examples of Resources and Capabilities]
Formal planning, command, and control systems
Integrated management information systems
Human Resources
intangible Resources and Capabilities Example
[Examples of Resources and Capabilities]
Managerial talents
Organizational culture
Innovation intangible Resources and Capabilities Example
[Examples of Resources and Capabilities]
Research and development capabilities
Capacities for organizational innovation and change
Reputational intangible Resources and Capabilities Example
[Examples of Resources and Capabilities]
Perceptions of product quality, durability, and reliability among customers
Reputation as a good employer
Reputation as a socially responsible corporate citizen
value chain
[Analyzing the value chain:
in-house versus outsource]
A chain of vertical activities used in the production of goods and services that add value

Undertake a basic SWOT analysis of the value chain to decide whether to keep an activity in-house or outsource it
Outsourcing
Turning over an organizational activity to an outside supplier that will perform it on behalf of the focal firm.
offshoring
Outsourcing to an international or foreign firm.
inshoring
Outsourcing to a domestic firm.
captive sourcing
Setting up subsidiaries abroad—the work done is in-house but the location is foreign
The Value Chain
Primary Activities
INPUT
R&D
Components
Final Assembly
Marketing
OUTPUT

Support Activities
Infrastructure
Logistics
Human Resources
Benchmarking
An examination as to whether a firm has resources and capabilities to perform a particular activity in a manner superior to competitors.
Commoditization
The point at which an industry specific activity becomes common across industries, and the need to keep it proprietary no longer exists.
VRIO framework
The resource-based view that focuses on certain aspects of resources and capabilities:
(V) value - Only value-adding resources can possibly
lead to competitive advantage

(R) rarity - Only valuable and rare resources and capabilities have the potential to provide some temporary competitive advantage

(I) imitability - source of competitive advantage
only if competitors have a difficult time imitating them

(O) Organizational - How can a firm (such as a movie studio) be organized to develop and leverage the full potential of its resources and capabilities?
original brand manufacturers
(OBMs)
Firms that combine low-cost and high-quality manufacturing to completely bypass the work of Western firms.
Domestic Resources versus International
(Cross-Border) Capabilities
Do firms that are successful domestically have what it takes to win internationally?
Offshoring versus Not Offshoring
Because digitization and commoditization of service work is only enabled by the recent rise of the Internet and the reduction of international communication costs, whether such offshoring proves to be a long-term benefit or hindrance to Western firms and economies is debatable.

Proponents argue that offshoring creates enormous value for firms and economies.

Critics of offshoring argue against it on strategic, economic, and political grounds.
Implications for Action
Managers need to build firm strengths based on the VRIO framework
Relentless imitation or benchmarking, while important, is not likely to be a successful strategy
Managers need to build up resources and capabilities for future competition
Students need to make themselves "untouchables" whose jobs cannot be easily outsourced