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- July–August 1995
- Article
Competing on Resources: Strategy in the 1990s
By: D. J. Collis and C. A. Montgomery
Keywords: Competition
Collis, D. J., and C. A. Montgomery. "Competing on Resources: Strategy in the 1990s." Harvard Business Review 73, no. 4 (July–August 1995): 118–128.
- 1995
- Chapter
An Exploration of Common Ground: Integrating Evolutionary and Strategic Theories of the Firm
By: C. A. Montgomery, N. Juul Foss and C. Knudsen
Montgomery, C. A., N. Juul Foss, and C. Knudsen. "An Exploration of Common Ground: Integrating Evolutionary and Strategic Theories of the Firm." In Resource-Based and Evolutionary Theories of the Firm: Towards a Synthesis, edited by C. A. Montgomery, 1–17. Norwell, MA: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1995.
- 1995
- Chapter
Of Diamonds and Rust: A New Look at Resources
Montgomery, Cynthia A. "Of Diamonds and Rust: A New Look at Resources." In Resource-Based and Evolutionary Theories of the Firm: Towards a Synthesis, edited by C. A. Montgomery, 251–26. Norwell, MA: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1995.
- 1995
- Book
Resource-Based and Evolutionary Theories of the Firm: Towards a Synthesis
By: C. A. Montgomery
Keywords: Business History
Montgomery, C. A., ed. Resource-Based and Evolutionary Theories of the Firm: Towards a Synthesis. Norwell, MA: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1995.
- Article
Corporate Diversification
By: C. A. Montgomery
Montgomery, C. A. "Corporate Diversification." Journal of Economic Perspectives 8, no. 3 (Summer 1994): 163–178.
- January 1994 (Revised February 2001)
- Case
PepsiCo's Restaurants
In 1992 PepsiCo is considering two opportunities to expand its restaurant business, Carts of Colorado, a $7 million manufacturer and merchandiser of mobile food carts, and California Pizza Kitchen, a $60 million chain in the casual dining segment. The discussion... View Details
Keywords: Management Systems; Organizational Structure; Opportunities; Business Strategy; Expansion; Food and Beverage Industry
Montgomery, Cynthia A. "PepsiCo's Restaurants." Harvard Business School Case 794-078, January 1994. (Revised February 2001.)
- February 1992
- Background Note
Resources: The Essence of Corporate Advantage
Introduces the idea that a firm's resources are at the heart of corporate advantage. Identifies six characteristics of a resource that together describe its potential for creating value for the firm. View Details
Montgomery, Cynthia A. "Resources: The Essence of Corporate Advantage." Harvard Business School Background Note 792-064, February 1992.
- January 1992
- Article
Risk Reduction and Umbrella Branding
By: C. A. Montgomery and B. Wernerfelt
Montgomery, C. A., and B. Wernerfelt. "Risk Reduction and Umbrella Branding." Journal of Business 65, no. 1 (January 1992): 31–50.
- August 1991 (Revised December 1994)
- Supplement
Marks and Spencer Ltd. (C)
Describes post-acquisition activity in Brooks Brothers and Kings Supermarkets from 1988 to 1991. View Details
Montgomery, Cynthia A. "Marks and Spencer Ltd. (C)." Harvard Business School Supplement 792-007, August 1991. (Revised December 1994.)
- August 1991
- Article
Sources of Superior Performance: Market Share versus Industry Effects in the U.S. Brewing Industry
By: C. A. Montgomery and B. Wernerfelt
Montgomery, C. A., and B. Wernerfelt. "Sources of Superior Performance: Market Share versus Industry Effects in the U.S. Brewing Industry." Management Science 37, no. 8 (August 1991): 954–959.
- 1991
- Book
Strategy: Seeking and Securing Competitive Advantage
By: C. A. Montgomery and M. E. Porter
Montgomery, C. A. and M. E. Porter, eds. Strategy: Seeking and Securing Competitive Advantage. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press, 1991.
- May 1991
- Case
Sears, Roebuck and Co. in 1989
Keywords: Retail Industry
Montgomery, Cynthia A. "Sears, Roebuck and Co. in 1989." Harvard Business School Case 391-147, May 1991.
- March 1991 (Revised December 1994)
- Case
Marks and Spencer Ltd. (A)
Marks and Spencer is a highly regarded retailer in the United Kingdom. This case examines the history of the firm, its organizational capabilities, and its long standing relationships with employees, customers, and suppliers. Also discusses the firm's expansion into... View Details
Montgomery, Cynthia A. "Marks and Spencer Ltd. (A)." Harvard Business School Case 391-089, March 1991. (Revised December 1994.)
- March 1991 (Revised December 1994)
- Case
Marks and Spencer Ltd. (B)
Describes the firm's 1988 expansion into the United States through the acquisition of Brooks Brothers, a specialty up-market men's clothing chain and Kings Super Markets, a high quality New Jersey grocer. View Details
Keywords: Growth and Development Strategy; Expansion; Business Strategy; Mergers and Acquisitions; Globalization; Retail Industry; United States
Montgomery, Cynthia A. "Marks and Spencer Ltd. (B)." Harvard Business School Case 391-090, March 1991. (Revised December 1994.)
- March 1991 (Revised August 1993)
- Case
ISS--International Service System A/S
Montgomery, Cynthia A. "ISS--International Service System A/S." Harvard Business School Case 391-093, March 1991. (Revised August 1993.)
- March 1991 (Revised August 1994)
- Case
Berkshire Partners
Berkshire Partners is a limited partnership engaged in the acquisition of companies valued between $25 million and $250 million. The purpose of the case is to examine the resources of the firm and discuss the firm's competitive advantage vis-a-vis other types of... View Details
Keywords: Working Capital; Partners and Partnerships; Competitive Advantage; Acquisition; Corporate Finance
Montgomery, Cynthia A. "Berkshire Partners." Harvard Business School Case 391-091, March 1991. (Revised August 1994.)
- January 1991
- Article
Diversified Expansion by Large Established Firms
By: C. A. Montgomery and S. Hariharan
Montgomery, C. A., and S. Hariharan. "Diversified Expansion by Large Established Firms." Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization 15, no. 1 (January 1991): 71–89.
- January 1991
- Article
Strategy and the Research Process: A Reply
By: C. A. Montgomery, B. Wernerfelt and S. Balakrishnan
Montgomery, C. A., B. Wernerfelt, and S. Balakrishnan. "Strategy and the Research Process: A Reply." Strategic Management Journal 12, no. 1 (January 1991): 83–84.
- April 1989 (Revised December 1998)
- Background Note
Household Furniture Industry in 1986
Profiles the household furniture industry in the United States in 1986. Designed for use with Masco Corp. (A) and (B). View Details
Porter, Michael E., and Cynthia A. Montgomery. "Household Furniture Industry in 1986." Harvard Business School Background Note 389-189, April 1989. (Revised December 1998.)
- April 1989 (Revised December 1998)
- Case
Masco Corp. (A)
Describes the history and corporate position of a large and successful producer of faucets and related household products. Masco is considering entry into the $14 billion furniture industry. Designed to be used with Household Furniture Industry in 1986 in a strategy... View Details
Keywords: Diversification; Market Entry and Exit; Corporate Strategy; Rank and Position; Consumer Products Industry
Porter, Michael E., and Cynthia A. Montgomery. "Masco Corp. (A)." Harvard Business School Case 389-186, April 1989. (Revised December 1998.)