“…Jansen et al, 2005;Lane et al, 2001;Liao et al, 2007;Vinding, 2006;Tu et al, 2006;Wong et al, 1999) attempt a more in-depth study of this process by formulating a multidimensional operationalization of absorptive capacity. They develop different multi-item instruments covering the set of aspects that embody absorptive capacity, such as methods of compensation, dominant logic, knowledge base, management practices, strategy, organizational structure, information management systems and organizational culture.…”