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Corporate Sustainability, Intangible Assets Accumulation and Competitive Advantage

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  • Francesco Perrini

    (University of Milan-Bocconi)

  • Clodia Vurro

    (University of Milan-Bocconi)

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The article bridges corporate sustainability (CS) and intangibles, deepening the mechanisms linking specific stakeholder-related CS policies and practices to intangible asset accumulation and competitive outcomes. The implementation of CS strategies, practices and processes strengthens company ability to identify, protect and give value to inimitable resources, stimulating the development of intangibles related to human capital, innovation and knowledge, culture and reputation.

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  • Francesco Perrini & Clodia Vurro, 2010. "Corporate Sustainability, Intangible Assets Accumulation and Competitive Advantage," Symphonya. Emerging Issues in Management, University of Milano-Bicocca, issue 2 Intangi.
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