Although knowledge creation is viewed as fundamental for securing a firm’s competitive advantage by scholars of strategic management and organizational learning (Nonaka, 1994; Nonaka and Takeuchi, 1995; Prahalad and Hamel, 1990; Nelson 1990; Leonard-Barton, 1992; Teece, 2005), few studies have systematically investigated the specific knowledge creation processes put in place by small hi-tech fi...

Andrew D. Auerbach, MD, MPH,* Mary Beth Hamel, MD, MPH,† Robert M. Califf, MD, FACC,‡ Roger B. Davis, ScD,† Neil S. Wenger, MD,§ Norman Desbiens, MD,\ Lee Goldman, MD, MPH, FACC,* Humberto Vidaillet, MD, FACC,¶ Alfred F. Connors MD,# Joanne Lynn, MD,** Neal V. Dawson, MD,†† Russell S. Phillips, MD,† for the SUPPORT Investigators San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Durham, North Ca...

Competitive strategy is about being different. It means deliberately choosing to perform activities differently or to perform different activities than rivals to deliver a unique mix of value. -Michael E. Porter Winners in business play rough and don't apologize for it. The nicest part of playing hardball is watching your competitors squirm. -George Stalk Jr. and Rob Lachenauer The essence of s...

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