In this study, we tested part of the resource-based view of the firm by examining two `soft' resources, firm culture and top leadership, as predictors of `hard' or bottom-line firm performance. Transformational top leadership was found to predict firm performance directly while the link

of the interorganizational systems (IOSs). A conceptual model is constructed combining transaction-cost economics, resource-based view, operational benefits and strategic benefits. The empirical data is acquired through a mixed-method approach by combining two qualitative case studies and a quantitative field study

in positions of sustainable competitive advantage. This perspective assumes that a firm’s unique set of resources and skills protects it from imitation and provides the base for accumulation of superior profits through differentiation. Thus, success is assumed not to be a function of intra-industry structure

This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Graduate School at Trace: Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange. It has been accepted for inclusion in Doctoral Dissertations by an authorized administrator of Trace: Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange. For more information, please contact

Link to publication Citation for published version (APA): Wilderom, C. P. M., & van den Berg, P. (2000). Firm Culture and Leadership as Firm Performance Predictors: a Resource-Based Perspective. (CentER Discussion Paper; Vol. 2000-03). Tilburg: Operations research. General rights Copyright

and resource-based perspectives, does not apply to social businesses such as national institutions.

The globalization of industries over the past two decades has resulted in domestic markets facing increasing inroads by foreign competitors. Utilizing resource-based theory, this paper examines how increased foreign competition impacts a firm’s diversification strategy. Building on the important

Labor management practices in agriculture are a marginally and fragmentally researched subject with limited theoretical background in agricultural economics. The resource-based theory is proposed as a framework to analyze labor management on farms and its application discussed with evidence of six

Abstract: This paper identifies the factors affecting outsourcing intensity of accounting activities and the impact of outsourcing on firm performance in term of transaction cost economics (TCE) perspective and resource- based view (RBV) in the Iranian manufacturing SMEs. Using 658 questionnaires

fully mediates the marketing capability-financial performance relationship. 4 Abstract Drawing upon the resource-based view (RBV) of the firm, this study investigates the relationships among marketing capability, operations capability, and financial performance. Using archival data of 186 retail firms