Over the past decade, the Resource-Based Perspective (RBP) has become a dominant force in strategic thinking. Under the influence of the RBP, managers have become increasingly aware of their ability to gain control over the destinies of their firms through the accumulation and efficient use of resources including production capabilities, marketing prowess, finance and organizational culture. Technology is undoubtedly one of the most important factors in the strategic management of resources. As the rate of change has accelerated in recent decades, firms have been challenged to use...