Arbak, Salwani and Nik Abdullah, Nik Ab. Halim (2013) Sustaining port competitive advantage: An application of resource-based view approach. In: 2nd Applied International Business Conference (AIBC2013), 7 – 8 December 2013, Labuan School of International Business and Finance, Universiti Malaysia Sabah.

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Abstract

This research aims to determine the relationship of port resources and capabilities with the port performance. The data was collected through self-administered survey and mail questionnaires.The results from the findings indicate that port tangible resources such as financial assets, technology assets and physical assets are playing a significant role to increase performance of Malaysian port.Meanwhile, for port intangible assets such as intellectual property assets, organizational assets and capabilities, the study found that these resources have significantly contributed to the higher port performance as compared to port tangible assets.Most interestingly, the findings also discover that the organizational assets such as port culture, structure of the firms, firm human resource policies, port contract in the vertical and horizontal integration and port reputation show the highest significant level as compared to other components in the port intangible assets.This study extends the body of literature related to the source of port competitive advantage. The findings of this research are also providing important contributions for practitioners and policy makers in developing policies and strategies for promoting Malaysia as a world maritime nation.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Additional Information:	ISBN: 978-967-0521-26-8 Organized by: Universiti Malaysia Sabah.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	resource-based view, port performance, port competitive advantage, tangible assets, intangible assets, resources, capabilities
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management T Technology > TS Manufactures
Divisions:	School of International Studies
Depositing User:	Dr. Salwani Hj. Arbak
Date Deposited:	18 Apr 2016 01:19
Last Modified:	18 Apr 2016 01:19
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/17953

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