Os recursos estratégicos territoriais e o desenvolvimento de vantagens competitivas para a região dos campos de cima da serra/RS

Abstract

Themes involving regional development over time raised numerous theories and concepts to explain the phenomenon. With the globalization process this issue became even more complex and dynamic. In this universe, this work proposes the strategic territorial resources study in relation to their potential for generating competitive advantages for the regions. Thus, the literature has been related to the theory of Vision Based on Resources-VBR, globalizing theories and regionalist "development" issue, as well. Conjugation of VBR with the regionalist development theory allows the understanding of the dynamic process of construction in territorial competitive advantages, as it contributes to understanding of strategic support attributes of resources found in the territory. As a way to validate the study an investigation was carried out in the micro-region of ―Campos de Cima da Serra – Rio Grande do Sul State‖. Planning meetings were held with the territorial actors and institutions that make up the micro-regional governance, featuring it as a qualitative and exploratory research. Thus the document also discusses the importance of the role of regional governance for effective exploitation of strategic resources present in the territory. In this context, the study identified the strategic resources of the micro-region of ―Campos de Cima da Serra‖ as well as the attributes which give sustainability. Regarding the categories of resources in that micro-region, predominance was observed onto those considered "systemic" and linked to the natural conditions of the territory. This way the work emphasizes the current stage of development of the strategic resources in the micro-region of ―Campos de Cima da Serra‖ which noted opportunities for its efficient operation, considering that they are in different stages of development. Therefore the study concludes that the use of VBR as a tool for analysis and planning of micro-regions demonstrates strategic for efficient use of resources and timely for the possible generation of sustainable competitive advantages.