The Impact of Dynamic Capabilities on Sustainable Competitive Advantage in the Pharmaceutical Sector in Egypt
Elsaid, Abdel Moneim; Naguib, A, Elsaid, E;
Abstract
This study examines the relationship between dynamic capabilities (experience, routine, skills, firm characteristics,
knowledge and technology) and competitive advantage sustainability in the Egyptian pharmaceutical sector. The data
was collected using primary and secondary data sources. Primary data was collected from questionnaires distributed
to 160 top managers in 20 pharmaceutical firms. The secondary data about pharmaceutical firms like rankings,
revenues and market share was collected from external sources such as Intercontinental Marketing Service (IMS).
The questionnaires examine six independent variables based on a five-scale Likert scale. The methodology used in
the study is non-probability sampling (judgmental sampling), Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient and Chi-square
tests. The results support the notion that there is a significant relationship between four of the six dynamic
capabilities (experience, skills, firm characteristics and knowledge) and the competitive advantage sustainability for
pharmaceutical firms in Egypt. Designing the questionnaire and formulating the questions to target the required field
was challenging, given that the topic is dynamic and the business scene in Egypt has witnessed drastic political
changes since January 2011. The study should assist pharmaceutical companies in Egypt in directing their
investments properly and in determining the weaknesses in their dynamic capabilities that need to be addressed.
knowledge and technology) and competitive advantage sustainability in the Egyptian pharmaceutical sector. The data
was collected using primary and secondary data sources. Primary data was collected from questionnaires distributed
to 160 top managers in 20 pharmaceutical firms. The secondary data about pharmaceutical firms like rankings,
revenues and market share was collected from external sources such as Intercontinental Marketing Service (IMS).
The questionnaires examine six independent variables based on a five-scale Likert scale. The methodology used in
the study is non-probability sampling (judgmental sampling), Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient and Chi-square
tests. The results support the notion that there is a significant relationship between four of the six dynamic
capabilities (experience, skills, firm characteristics and knowledge) and the competitive advantage sustainability for
pharmaceutical firms in Egypt. Designing the questionnaire and formulating the questions to target the required field
was challenging, given that the topic is dynamic and the business scene in Egypt has witnessed drastic political
changes since January 2011. The study should assist pharmaceutical companies in Egypt in directing their
investments properly and in determining the weaknesses in their dynamic capabilities that need to be addressed.
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Title | The Impact of Dynamic Capabilities on Sustainable Competitive Advantage in the Pharmaceutical Sector in Egypt | Authors | Elsaid, Abdel Moneim ; Naguib, A, Elsaid, E | Keywords | Egypt;pharmaceutical sector;Dynamic capabilities;Competitive advantage;Resource Based theory | Issue Date | 2017 | Journal | Business and Management Research |
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