Dynamic Capabilities: Current Debates and Future Directions

Abstract

The field of dynamic capabilities has developed very rapidly over the last ten years. In this paper we discuss the evolution of the concept, and identify two major current debates around the nature of dynamic capabilities and their consequences. We then review recent progress as background to identifying the contributions of the seven papers in this special issue, and discuss the relative merits of qualitative and quantitative studies for investigating dynamic capabilities. We conclude with recommendations for future research arguing for more longitudinal studies which can examine the processes of dynamic abilities over time, and for studies in diverse industries and national contexts.

Enhancing Green Absorptive Capacity, Green Dynamic Capacities and Green Service Innovation to Improve Firm Performance: An Analysis of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)

“…Prior literature indicates that dynamic capabilities are positively associated with new product development [39], innovation performance [40], and organizational change [36,41,42]. Dynamic capabilities are positively correlated to performance [43].…”

Contributions of Absorptive Capabilities to Export Performance

“…Dynamic capabilities can take a variety of forms and be involved in different functions, but the most important common characteristics are that they are higher level capabilities which provide opportunities for knowledge gathering and sharing, constant updating the operational processes, interaction with the environment, and decision-making evaluations (Easterby-Smith et al, 2009). However, the existence of common features does not imply that any particular dynamic capability is exactly alike across firms, rather they could be developed from different starting points and take unique paths (Eisenhardt and Martin, 2000).…”

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“…There are several literature reviews discussing the nature and the origins of dynamic capabilities (Ambrosini et al, 2009;Breznik & Hisrich, 2014;Easterby-Smith, Lyles & Peteraf, 2009;Wang & Ahmed, 2007). A majority of these studies of dynamic capabilities treat as the original definition of dynamic capabilities.…”