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A FRAMEWORK FOR ANALYSIS : VRIO
• Resource-based analysis of the firm determines which resources and capabilities result in which strengths or weaknesses
• Strategies are to be implemented which exploit (or build) strengths and avoid (or eliminate) weaknesses
• What constitutes a strength or weakness is partially a function of the external environment
• Framework for analysis: VRIO - resources and capabilities should be
o Valuable
o Rare
o Inimitable
o Organization can effectively exploit them
VALUE of resources and capabilities
• A VALUABLE resource or capability (or a combination thereof) must
o Contribute to fulfillment of customer's needs
o At a price the consumer is willing to pay, which is determined by
 Customer preferences
 Available alternatives (including substitute products)
 Supply of related or supplementary goods
• Thus, value is partially a function of external environment (product market, demand forces)
•......

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