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Theoretical Isolation and Symmetry in the Resource-based View

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Summary, in English

Theorizing simplifies reality by means of "isolation" whereby some phenomena or aspects thereof are excluded from consideration. Using the case of the resource-based view, we discuss how theorists isolate. We develop a case for symmetrical isolations, show that the RBV violates a symmetry requirement, argue that a more symmetrical RBV implies novel insights in value creation and appropriation, and outline research heuristics based on the notion of symmetry.

Publishing year

2010

Language

English

Document type

Conference paper

Topic

  • Economics and Business

Conference name

Academy of Management Annual Meeting, 2010

Conference date

2010-08-06 - 2010-08-10

Conference place

Montréal, Canada

Status

Unpublished