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A conceptual and theoretical approach is being made in this paper of a tacit dynamic ability being currently dealt with in scientiic literature on the subject of resources and capabilities which have not so far been looked into with due thoroughness: The responsiveness, the ability to face up to opportunities, threats and crises having an exogenous origin. This capability is essential in a competitive world such as today's and, above all, in those countries working within an open economy setting. A survey is thus being conducted in this paper of the particular capabilities making up this ability, such as the setting-addressed surveillance, the way how reactions are being designed and applied. Further on, this paper includes two examples showing the way how some Colombian companies are managing such a capability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The ability of parties to donate is studied, and particular reference is made to the Spanish and Colombian legislations. With regard to the European legislation, and although the Draft Common Frame of Reference (DCFR) has dedicated the title H of Book IV to the "contracts for the donation of goods", it is argued that it does noy contain any specific rule on the ability to be a donor or donee. In the laws studied, regarding the donor, the paper stresses the need for the free disposal of the goods and, as to the donee, the ability to accept conditional or onerous donation. More over, it analyzes what happens to the donations made to legally incapable persons and reference is made to donations made to unborn children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]