Abstract

The value of core competence is found by examining strong linkage between resources. In
addition, if a core competence has been identified in the structure of an organization, then an
organization’s competitiveness is enhanced by the effective integration of internal resources.
By applying the core competence concept from the business model to a university setting,
this study examines the link between qualifications of academic staff – the most important
internal resources of educational institutions – and the courses they teach. This study not
only highlights the current status of internal resource management in educational institutions,
but also derives managerial implications from these findings.