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Allred, C.R., Fawcett, S.E., Wallin, C., Magnan, G.M.

A Dynamic Collaboration Capability as a Source of Competitive Advantage

(2011) Decision Sciences, 42 (1), pp. 129-161. Cited 210 times.

Abstract
The resource-based view of the firm argues the essence of decision making is to determine how firm and supply chain
resources can be configured to achieve inimitable advantage and superior performance. However, combining resources
found among diverse members of a supply chain requires higher levels of coordination than exist at most companies.
Manifest cross-functional and interorganizational conflict impedes the relational advantages of collaboration. This research
employs a multimethod-survey and interview-approach to evaluate collaboration's influence on operational and firm
performance. Our findings show that collaboration, as a dynamic capability, mediates the conflict resulting from functional
orientations, and improves performance. Specific structural enablers to enhance an organization's collaborative capability
are identified and described, providing insight into how firms can exploit interfirm resources for competitive advantage. ©
2011 The Authors Decision Sciences Journal © 2011 Decision Sciences Institute.

Author Keywords
Collaboration; Dynamic Capability; Multimethod; Multiperiod Study; Resource-based View

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