A core competency is a concept in management theory originally advocated by two business authors, C. K.

Core competency-based strategy
THE CORE COMPETENCY OF THE CORPORATION
Putting Core Competency Thinking into Practice
Cost Stickiness and Core Competency: A Note
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Executive Summaries: The Core Competency of the Corporation
Developing strategic thinking as a core competency
Development of a core competency model for the master of public health degree.
Innovation as the core competency of a service organisation: the role of technology, knowledge and networks
A continuous quality improvement curriculum for residents: addressing core competency, improving systems.