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Firm absorptive capacity: multidimensionality, drivers and contextual conditions
University of Groningen, The Netherlands.
Aalborg University, Denmark.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-1832-8613
Lyon Catholic University, France.
University of Oulu, Finland.
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2022 (English)In: Journal of Knowledge Management, ISSN 1367-3270, E-ISSN 1758-7484, Vol. 26, no 10, p. 2718-2742Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Purpose: This paper aims to enrich absorptive capacity literature by specifically highlighting and adding environmental conditions and internationalisation process to the original conceptualisation.

Design/methodology/approach: The authors undertake a conceptual analysis and present an enhanced framework of absorptive capacity by integrating multiple literature streams. The authors have analysed the most relevant literature to provide underlying justifications for the proposed conceptual model.

Findings: Absorptive capacity ensures the long-term survival and success of a business. To develop absorptive capacity successfully, firms should focus on its various dimensions and existing intangible assets and external environment. The multidimensionality and richness of absorptive capacity is an under-explored area in the existing literature. The authors revisit the conceptualisation of absorptive capacity and add environmental conditions and the internationalisation process to the original conceptualisation. Absorptive capacity does not lead to a competitive advantage independent of its environment. To successfully develop it, firms have to adopt a holistic approach by considering the multi-dimensions, drivers and contextual conditions of absorptive capacity.

Originality/value: This study contributes by conceptualising absorptive capacity as a dynamic capability. It is one of the first studies to specifically propose a framework that combines antecedents (prior knowledge, combinative capabilities and IT capabilities), moderators (environmental conditions, namely, market and technological turbulence, competitiveness and the internationalisation process) and consequences (competitive advantage). The study offers a unique conceptualisation with implications for researchers and managers. As a result, managers will have a well-defined blueprint to create value by using firm capabilities. 

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2022. Vol. 26, no 10, p. 2718-2742
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Business Administration
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Economy, Business administration; Economy, Organisation theory
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URN: urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-125586DOI: 10.1108/jkm-07-2021-0552ISI: 000751422300001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85124197466OAI: oai:DiVA.org:lnu-125586DiVA, id: diva2:1811540
Available from: 2023-11-13 Created: 2023-11-13 Last updated: 2023-11-16Bibliographically approved

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