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Managing Potential and Realized Absorptive Capacity: How do Organizational Antecedents Matter?Justin J. P. JansenRotterdam School of Management Frans A. J. Van Den BoschErasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) - Department of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship; Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM) H. W. VolberdaErasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) - Rotterdam School of Management (RSM); Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM) Academy of Management Journal, Forthcoming Abstract: This study explores how organizational antecedents affect potential and realized absorptive capacity. Our study identifies differential effects for both components of absorptive capacity. Results indicate that organizational mechanisms associated with coordination capabilities (i.e. cross-functional interfaces, participation in decision-making, and job rotation) primarily enhance a unit's potential absorptive capacity. Organizational mechanisms associated with socialization capabilities (i.e. connectedness and socialization tactics) primarily increase a unit's realized absorptive capacity. Our findings reveal why units may have difficulties in managing levels of potential and realized absorptive capacity and vary in their ability to create value from their absorptive capacity.
Number of Pages in PDF File: 41 Keywords: Absorptive Capacity, Combinative Capabilities, Knowledge, Organizational Learning, Antecedents JEL Classification: D21, M10, M13, L80 Accepted Paper SeriesDate posted: June 7, 2005Suggested CitationContact Information
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