This paper advances the understanding of absorptive capacity by disentangling its four distinct sub-dimensions. Most of the studies in extant literature have treated absorptive capacity as unidimensional concept and as a firm-level construct without paying due attention to its organizational...

Crude oil has become a prominent indicator for economic activities worldwide, due to its outstanding importance in the supply of the world's energy demands. Many economists believe that there is a strong relationship between the growth rate of a country and oil-prices. As such we attempt to...