Resource-based view: paradigm or checklist?. (1st January 2000)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lynch, Richard
• Is Part Of: International journal of manufacturing technology and management. Volume 2:Number 1-7(2000)
• Page Start: 1041
• Page End: 1054
• Publication Date: 2000-01-01
• Subjects: strategy paradigm -- resource-based view -- strategy process -- strategy context; Manufacturing processes -- Periodicals; Manufacturing processes -- Automation -- Periodicals; Production management -- Periodicals; 670.427068
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1368-2148

Abstract

This paper explores the concept of the Resource-Based View (RBV) of strategy development. It presents a historical perspective on the reasons for its growth and then examines its main elements in order to identify its contribution to the strategic process. In particular, it investigates the claim that the RBV constitutes the dominant paradigm for the future development of strategic thinking. Five significant difficulties with the RBV are identified and their implications are discussed in the context of such a claim.