What is it about?

In this study we have investigated the impact of investment in intangible resources and capabilities on firm financial and non-financial performance via competitive advantage. Similarly, we defined the intangible resources and capabilities as CSR, Intellectual Capital, and Financial Capabilities of an organization. Moreover, the context of the study i.e. Pakistan is important, because of its emergent nature and the methodology is well matched and the latest one i.e. SEM.

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Why is it important?

Its very much important for readership, because in this study we defined the intangible resources and capabilities of an organization for the first time by its three critical dimensions, that include; CSR, Intellectual Capital and Financial Capability (Entrepreneurial finance). Furthermore, the results of the study are of high interest for practising managers and entrepreneurs, nascent entrepreneurs, and policy makers.

Perspectives

The findings of the study are beneficial for established and newly born firms' managers. For instance, it grabs the attention of the managers toward investing a considerable amount of financial and non-financial resources in building sustainable competitive advantage, which in turn leads toward superior firm performance.

Dr. Sher Zaman Khan
Gomal University

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This page is a summary of: Investment in intangible resources and capabilities spurs sustainable competitive advantage and firm performance, Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, September 2018, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1002/csr.1678.
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