THE QUESTION IS "The resource-based perspective is an important lens for understanding how firms might build competitive advantage.' (Boxall & Purcell, 2011:120) Critically discuss this statement in reference to contemporary Strategic Human Resource Management" THE QUESTION.WHICH IS: Boxall, P & Purcell, J 2011, Strategy and human resource management, 3rd edn, Palgrave Macmillan, New York.