Resource-Based View (RBV) and SWOT Analysis Explained

Internal Analysis: Understanding Resources, Competencies, and SWOT

Definitions
A competence is:
  • An attribute or collection of attributes possessed by most organizations in a sector.
A core competence is:
  • An attribute or collection of attributes specific to an organization, enabling above-average performance.
A resource is:
  • An input employed in the activities of the business.
RBV Theory views a firm as:
  • A bundle of resources and competencies creating distinctive capability and competitive advantage.

Resources

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Builder’s Guide: Financial Planning, Tax, and Credit Policies

Financial Planning for Builders: A Comprehensive Guide

1. Key Consultants for Establishing a Financial Plan

A professional builder may consult the following experts to establish a sound business financial plan:

  • Financial Advisors: Assist in resolving financial conflicts.
  • Accountants: Recommend financial actions and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
  • Bookkeepers: Document financial transactions accurately.
  • Experienced Builders: Provide advice on structuring a successful company.
  • Financial Backers:
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Business Structures, Assets, and Accounting Essentials

Organizations

There are all kinds of organizations. Organizations administer plans and require organization, coordination, and control. Organizations, when well-managed, are effective, doing the right things correctly.

Production Factors

Production factors are the elements of wealth used in the production of goods and services:

  • Nature: Natural resources
  • Goods and Services (BYS): Products and services offered
  • Labor: Human effort
  • Capital: Money to set up operations and purchase technology
  • Time: A critical
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Business Organization and Management Process

Organizational Models

Companies can adopt various organizational structures, each with its advantages and disadvantages:

  • Linear or Hierarchical: Based on the direct authority of the head over their subordinates.
    • Advantages: Clarity, simplicity, and well-defined responsibilities.
    • Disadvantages: Undemocratic, little relationship between departments, and unspecialized management.
  • Functional: Lower levels are connected to different specialists, each an expert in their function.
    • Advantages: Expertise develops,
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Understanding Employee Compensation and Payroll Concepts

Understanding Employee Compensation

Contributions are considered accruals, which are amounts received by the worker for various reasons, independent of salary and not listed under social security.

Pay and Base Salary

Pay encompasses all the worker’s economic earnings in cash or in kind.

The base salary of the worker is fixed by a unit of time or work.

Pay Supplements

Pay supplements are added to the basic wage and are set according to various circumstances.

  • Personal Accessories: These are based on personal
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Six Sigma, Work Instructions, and Quality Management

Six Sigma Phases

Define specific goals to achieve outcomes, consistent with customers. Measure reductions of defects. Analyze problems; cause and effects must be considered. Improve process based on measurements and analysis. Control process to minimize defects.

Work Instruction Elements

Purpose of the instruction, scope of instruction, definitions, responsibility, procedure, related documents, attachments.

Procedures vs. Work Instructions vs. Records

A procedure describes how a process is performed,

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