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Does the Size Matter for Dynamics Capabilities?: A Study on Absorptive Capacity

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: The objective of this study is to understand how organizational size influences dynamic capabilities in Brazil.To arrive at this understanding, structural equation modeling analysis was performed using the Brazilian Innovation Survey (PINTEC) database to test for differences between SMEs and large companies in respect to the relationship between absorptive capacity (AC) dimensions and innovation performance.The results show that in large companies, Potential AC and Realized AC impact innovation performance, whereas in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), only Realized AC has an influence.In addition, SMEs are, in fact, better at converting Realized AC into innovation performance than large companies, probably due to their flexibility and agility.These findings reveal that organizational sizes influence the impact of dynamic capabilities on performance.

Source: Journal of technology management & innovation

DOI: 10.4067/s0718-27242016000300010

Authors: Marlon Fernandes Rodrigues Alves, Jessamine Thaise Sartorello Salvini, Ana Claudia Bansi, Elio Galli Neto, Simone Vasconcelos Ribeiro Galina

Institution: Universidade de São Paulo

Language: English

Topic: Innovation and Knowledge Management

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2537536280