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Through a qualitative literature review, this research investigates strategies to enhance business performance and shareholder wealth. The study explores the role of strategic resource allocation, customer-centric strategies, and adaptation to market dynamics in driving organizational success. A comprehensive synthesis of existing research is conducted, drawing insights from seminal works by scholars such as Barney (1991), Prahalad and Hamel (1990), and Kotler and Keller (2016). Methodologically, the study adopts a qualitative approach to analyze and interpret the findings from the literature. The results highlight the critical importance of integrating organizational resources and capabilities cohesively, prioritizing customer needs, and fostering strategic agility and innovation. Strategic resource allocation emerges as a fundamental determinant of business success, with effective resource allocation enabling firms to sustain competitive advantage and create long-term shareholder value. Customer-centric strategies are key drivers of business growth and profitability, with firms that prioritize customer needs and deliver superior value propositions outperforming competitors. Additionally, adaptation to market dynamics is crucial for organizational resilience and competitiveness, with agile firms better equipped to navigate uncertainty and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Overall, the findings underscore the strategic imperatives for firms to align resources, prioritize customers, and adapt to changing market conditions to enhance business performance and shareholder wealth.
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Chen, Z., Li, S., & Liu, Y. (2023). Core Competencies and Strategic Renewal: Evidence from Chinese High-Tech Firms. Journal of Business Research, 150, 449–460. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2022.08.046
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Prahalad, C. K., & Hamel, G. (1990). The Core Competence of the Corporation. Harvard Business Review, 68(3), 79–91.
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Teece, D. J., Pisano, G., & Shuen, A. (1997). Dynamic Capabilities and Strategic Management. Strategic Management Journal, 18(7), 509–533. https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1097-0266(199708)18:7
Thaler, R. H. (2015). Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics. W. W. Norton & Company.
Wang, C., & Li, J. (2022). Resource Heterogeneity, Dynamic Capabilities, and Competitive Advantage: A Comparative Study of Chinese High-Tech Firms. Journal of Business Research, 180, 490–501. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2021.10.032
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Weick, K. E., & Sutcliffe, K. M. (2007). Managing the Unexpected: Resilient Performance in an Age of Uncertainty. John Wiley & Sons.
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West, M. A., & Farr, J. L. (1990). Innovation and Creativity at Work: Psychological and Organizational Strategies. John Wiley & Sons.
Wright, P. M., McMahan, G. C., & McWilliams, A. (1994). Human Resources and Sustained Competitive Advantage: A Resource-Based Perspective. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 5(2), 301–326. https://doi.org/10.1080/09585199400000020
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