DIVERSIFICATION STRATEGY THROUGH THE RESOURCE-BASED VIEW: A CASE STUDY IN A FOOD INDUSTRY

Authors

  • Paulo Guilherme de França Alcantara Universidade Federal da Paraíba
  • Danilo Felipe Silva de Lima Universidade Federal da Paraíba
  • Paula Izabela Felinto da Costa Cardoso Universidade Federal da Paraíba
  • Cláudia Fabiana Gohr Universidade Federal da Paraíba

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19177/reen.v8e3201531-59

Keywords:

Resource-Based View, Competitive Advantage, Diversification Strategy.

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to analyze the strategic change process in a company that led it to adopt diversification strategy according to the resource-based view through a case study in a company engaged in the food sector. The resources: employee's know-how, reputation, business knowledge, investment in integrated quality management and knowledge, training; and the capabilities continuous improvement and capacity for innovation contribute directly to the implementation of diversification strategy and the competitive advantage of the organization, except investment in knowledge management and training. 

Author Biographies

  • Paulo Guilherme de França Alcantara, Universidade Federal da Paraíba

    Engenheiro de Produção

    Mestrando em Engenharia de Produção pela Universidade Federal da Paraíba – UFPB

  • Danilo Felipe Silva de Lima, Universidade Federal da Paraíba

    Engenheiro de Produção

    Mestrando em Engenharia de Produção pela Universidade Federal da Paraíba – UFPB

  • Paula Izabela Felinto da Costa Cardoso, Universidade Federal da Paraíba

    Engenheira de Alimentos

    Mestranda em Engenharia de Produção pela Universidade Federal da Paraíba – UFPB

  • Cláudia Fabiana Gohr, Universidade Federal da Paraíba
    Economista, Mestre e Doutora em Engenharia de Produção. Professora do Programa de Pós Graduação em Engenharia de Produção.

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Published

2016-03-27

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Artigos Científicos