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Absorptive Capacity: A Review, Reconceptualization, and Extension
Abstract
Researchers have used the absorptive capacity construct to explain various organizational phenomena. In this article we review the literature to identify key dimensions of absorptive capacity and offer a reconceptualization of this construct. Building upon the dynamic capabilities view of the firm, we distinguish between a firm's potential and realized capacity. We then advance a model outlining the conditions when the firm's potential and realized capacities can differentially influence the creation and sustenance of its competitive advantage.
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- Authors
- Zahra, S. A., & George, G.
- Affiliations
- Georgia State University (US)
- University of Wisconsin–Madison (US)
- Venue
- The Academy of Management Review
- Publisher
- Academy of Management
- Published
- 2002-04
- Volume
- 27
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 185
- ISSN
- 0363-7425 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2119652992
- Cited by
- 10,758
- References
- 96
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- FWCI
- 313.43
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Academy of Management Review (publishedVersion)
- Singapore Management University Institutional Knowledge (InK) (Singapore Management University) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Strategy and Management › Innovation and Knowledge Management
- Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Strategy and Management › Intellectual Capital and Performance Analysis
- Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Strategy and Management › International Business and FDI
- Keywords
- absorptive capacity, dynamic capabilities, competitive advantage, knowledge production, knowledge retention, organizational capabilities
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