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Build-Borrow-Buy Framework
Framework to help a firm decide whether to develop internally, borrow through a contractual
arrangement or strategic alliance or acquire new capabilities and competencies
Build
Internal organic growth through development
Borrow
External growth though a contract/strategic alliance
Buy
External growth through acquiring new resources, capabilities, and competencies
Relevancy
Internal resources are:
- Similar to those the firm needs to develop
- Superior to those of competitors in the targeted area
- Develop internally if resource is highly relevant
, Tradability
Firm creates contract to:
- Transfer ownership
- Allow use of the resource
- Supports borrowing resources
Closeness
Can be achieved through:
- Equity alliances
- Joint ventures
- Enables resource borrowing
Integration
Conditions for integrating the target firm:
- Low relevance
- Low tradability
- High need for closeness
How ____ are the firm's existing internal resources to solving the resource gap?
Relevant