Authors : Mohammad Taghi Amini and Alireza Pirali
Abstract: The globalization of markets and increasing competition from global and national issues and on the other hand, lack of comprehensive theoretical framework in terms of competitive advantage, the need to integrate existing approaches and provide a comprehensive model with the emphasis on conflict resolution is more evident at the global level. In this regard, we have to understand the existing theoretical vacuum using the theoretical principles, to provide a comprehensive model competitive advantage in the leather industry in Iran. Research conceptual model includes environmental capabilities, organizational capabilities and network connectivity and competitive intelligence. The nature of research is descriptive and causal. The population of the study is the leather industry and the statistical unit includes directors and senior industry experts and the sample size is 76 people. As well as to test the hypothesis of the study or enjoying the path analysis, spss software was used. Based on data analysis and test hypotheses, factors affecting competitive advantage due to the impact and importance, respectively, include competitive intelligence, organizational capability, connectivity and peripheral capabilities while the bulk of the inefficient industry leather of country results from inefficient industrial space and also from factors within the firm.
Mohammad Taghi Amini and Alireza Pirali, 2016. Development Strategy of the Leather Industry’s Competitive Advantages. International Business Management, 10: 2687-2693.