“…Studies have shown that other variables in addition to absorptive capacity may be associated with productivity, such as the case of 'good management practices' (Agarwal, Brown, Green, Randhawa, & Tan, 2014;Bloom & Van Reenen, 2010;Feldmann, 2009;Feldmann, Jacomossi, Barrichello, & Morano, 2019;Kerzner, 2018;Mundlack, 1961). Research suggests that firms adopting results-oriented management practices are more competitive than others.…”