Comparative analysis of OECD member countries’ competitive advantage in National Human Resource Development system

“…It includes access to natural resources such as high-grade ores or a low-cost power sources, highly skilled labor, geographic location, high entry barriers, and access to new technology (Porter, 1985). The Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) defines competition on the local economy level in terms of the free market conditions and the increase in the income of its citizen on a long-term basis (Oh, Choi, & Choi, 2013). However, good-quality and high-performance products can create a competitive advantage for the firm, even though they are more expensive than those of the competitors.…”

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The Impact of Marketing Mix on the Competitive Advantage of the SME Sector in the Al Buraimi Governorate in Oman

Badi

2018

Sage Open

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This study aims to highlight the role of marketing mix (product, price, place, and promotion) on achieving the competitive advantage in the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector in the Al Buraimi Governorate in Oman. This article states the significance of competitive advantage in achieving marketing goals and gaining the satisfaction of customers by using marketing mix concept. A descriptive analysis approach is used to analyze the collected data regarding the level of impact of the marketing mix (product, price, place, and promotion), on the competitive advantage of the SME sector in Al Buraimi. The data have been collected through the use of a questionnaire that is distributed to SMEs in the Al Buraimi region according to the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI). There were 100 SMEs selected randomly; however, only 75 questionnaires were processed due to missing data. According to the data analysis, the results show that all of marketing mix elements (product, price, place, and promotion) have a significant impact on achieving competitive advantage in the case of Al Buraimi's SMEs (p value for all marketing mix elements is less than α = .05). The most effective element when it comes to achieving competitive advantage is price. The SME sector in Al Buraimi should develop its product's quality, distribution channels, and promotion policies to face the local and international competitors. The marketing mix and competitive advantage represent a relatively new orientation in Al Buraimi's SME sector.

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“…As of 2015, the United Nations website on HRD [14] demonstrates that the UN system continues to ground, and document its approach to HRD based on country experience through the biennial reports of the UN Secretary General. For example, a recent WIKI Page [15] summarizes aspects of the current field of national human resources development (NHRD) research and practice, and useful comparisons have already been made as to the adoption and implementation of NHRD strategies in OECD countries [16].…”

Section: Fostering the Contributory Capacities That Human Beings Brinmentioning

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“…One of several project recommendations implemented by the government has been in the arena of accelerated skills development at the post-secondary level. A Presidential Decree Number 2090 (April 16,2007) in its second paragraph authorized an eight year State Program on Education of Azerbaijani Citizens Abroad. Financed by the State Oil Fund (SOFAZ), this initiative was initially managed within the Ministry of Education.…”

Section: Fostering the Contributory Capacities That Human Beings Brinmentioning

confidence: 99%

Towards Ecological Civilization: Ideas from Azerbaijan

Alakbarov¹,

Lawrence²

2015

JHRSS

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This discussion/review article traces relationships between an innovative strategic, national approach to national human resources development and enhancing national capacity for a more ecologically knowledgeable, sensitive society in a former Soviet country. With stunning speed following independence, Azerbaijan managed its extractive industries (oil and natural gas) effectively, rising to the top globally in annual GDP growth. Its determination to translate "black gold to human gold (BGHG)" and to diversify its economy led to a broad decade-long effort to modernize linkages between education, training and livelihood preparation. A complex national strategy to achieve BGHG was put in place, involving among other components, national labor force surveys, accelerated skills development, and employment service reforms. Given the pressing need for cleanup of Soviet industrial detritus, as well as emerging awareness of environmental responsibility among all sectors, unique "eco-civil" initiatives were launched both in schools and in civil service training programs. The resulting mosaic of public and private sector cooperation in meeting the twin goals of BGHG and a more "eco-civil" society can serve as a model for the region and beyond.

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Comparative analysis of OECD member countries’ competitive advantage in National Human Resource Development system

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Advancing national human resource development research: suggestions for multilevel investigations

The Impact of Marketing Mix on the Competitive Advantage of the SME Sector in the Al Buraimi Governorate in Oman

Towards Ecological Civilization: Ideas from Azerbaijan

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