A Paradigm Shift in Resource-Based View: Quantum Complexity and Strategic Entanglement in Competitive Advantage

Adrian Roberts; Oliver White; Dana Garcia; Kim Davis

Authors

Adrian Roberts PhD
Oliver White Associate Professor
Dana Garcia Professor
Kim Davis Dr. Sc

Keywords:

Quantum Complexity, Resource-Based View, Strategic Entanglement, Competitive Advantage, Resource Orchestration, Networked Organizations, Complex Systems Theory

Abstract

This study explores the intersection of quantum complexity theory and the resource-based view (RBV) of firms to re-evaluate competitive advantage. Employing a quantitative meta-analytic approach, this paper synthesizes data from over 300 firms to establish the role of strategic entanglement in resource orchestration. Findings demonstrate that quantum complexity allows for a novel understanding of resource interdependencies, significantly impacting strategic outcomes. This work offers groundbreaking insights into the strategic management literature by proposing a shift towards quantum-informed strategy formulation.

Author Biographies

Adrian Roberts, PhD

PhD
Harvard Business School
Soldiers Field, Boston, MA 02163, USA

Oliver White, Associate Professor

Associate Professor
London Business School
26 Sussex Pl, London NW1 4SA, United Kingdom

Dana Garcia, Professor

Professor
University of Melbourne
Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia

Kim Davis, Dr. Sc

Dr. Sc
University of Toronto
27 King's College Cir, Toronto, ON M5S, Canada

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