This paper builds upon the theoretical framework developed by Zahra and George [Absorptive capacity: a review, reconceptualization, and extension. Academy of Management Review 2002;27:185-203] to empirically explore the antecedents of potential absorptive capacity (PAC), i.e. the ability to identify...

Purpose: In this paper, we adopt the dynamic capabilities view as a theoretical framework to empirically investigate the relationships among human resource (HR)-related quality management (QM) practices, new product development (NPD) as a specific dynamic capability, learning orientation,...

Purpose—The main goal of this study is to analyze the role played by organizational learning and innovation in organizations immersed in processes of adaptation and strategic fit in dynamic and turbulent environments. The authors analyze whether organizational learning and innovation act as...

Purpose: This study seeks to explain the outcomes and role of dynamic capabilities (DCs). To explain the outcomes, we study the relationship between new product development (NPD) (an example of DCs) and metaflexibility. To explain the role of DCs, we study how human resources and operating...