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Absorptive capacity: Valuing a reconceptualization

Todorova, Gergana, Durisin, Boris·2007·Academy of Management Review
DOI 10.5465/amr.2007.25275513
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Zahra and George (2002) suggested a reconceptualization of the absorptive capacity construct in order to reduce ambiguity in empirical studies. A rereading of the seminal Cohen and Levinthal (1990) article in light of current research on learning and innovation directs our attention to serious ambiguities and omissions in Zahra and George's reconceptualization. We suggest a reintroduction of “recognizing the value,” an alternative understanding of “transformation,” a clarification of “potential absorptive capacity,” an elaboration of the impact of socialization mechanisms, an investigation of the role of “power relationships,” and an inclusion of feedback loops in a dynamic model of absorptive capacity.

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Authors
Todorova, G., & Durisin, B.
Venue
Academy of Management Review
Publisher
Academy of Management
Published
2007-07
Volume
32
Issue
3
Pages
774-786
ISSN
  • 0363-7425 (ISSN-L)
  • 1930-3807
DOI
10.5465/amr.2007.25275513
OpenAlex
W2083881740
Cited by
1,841
References
11
FWCI
126.17
Type
journal article
Language
en
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