Adopting a triangulated approach, this thesis consists of three separate but related qualitative studies, the collective objectives of which are to (i) gauge current levels of concern of Australian public universities with rapid intensification of the higher education sector globally; (ii) evaluate strategies developed by universities in response to increasing competition; and (iii) develop a conceptual framework to guide competitive behaviour of universities.

This thesis develops a contingency-based model for competitive advantage, tested over time on a sample of rapidly growing small-to-medium enterprises. Incorporating two independent studies, the project addresses interactions between specific elements of strategic orientation, strategic behaviour, firm performance, while examining the moderating role of environmental turbulence.

This thesis examines the influence of market (Narver & Slater, 1990), learning (Sinkula, Baker, & Noordewier, 1997), and entrepreneurial orientation (Lumpkin & Dess, 2001) as sources of competitive advantage in rapidly growing small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). The present thesis incorporates two studies (Study 1 and Study 2), utilizing a sequential explanatory design, which is characterized by undertaking quantitative data collection and analysis, prior conducting qualitative research (Cresswell, 2003). Qualitative results are used to explain and interpret findings from the quantitative study and are useful when unexpected outcomes arise (Cresswell, 2003).

General objective: The thesis aims to measure the effect of human resource management practice on the competitive advantage and business results of VNPTs in the provinces and cities directly under Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group. Based on the research results, the thesis introduces governance implications to increase the competitive advantage and business results of VNPTs

This article aims to find out how human resources should be maintained by the organizations so that, they can play a potential role in the sustainable competitive advantage of the firms in the global scenario.

The research objective of the thesis is to build a model to evaluate the impact of knowledge management system in small and medium enterprises on competitive advantage. Identify the model and level of development of knowledge management systems in small and medium enterprises in Vietnam.