Strategic capability
Strategic capability is the resources and competences an organisation can use to pursue its strategy and compete or fulfil its purpose. Resources concern what is available; competences concern how activities use and combine them. Some capabilities merely allow participation, while distinctive combinations can support advantage. Assess fit with the environment and objectives rather than compile an inventory of assets without explaining their relevance.
Worked example
A service provider has trained staff and a scheduling platform. Its ability to coordinate them reliably during peaks is a competence; the staff and platform alone do not prove effective delivery.
Common mistake
Do not equate capability only with tangible assets or assume a resource creates value merely because the organisation owns it.
Where it appears in your exams
| Qualification | Exam | Relationship | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCA | SBL | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |