scholarly journals Dynamic SQL Knowledge As A Mechanism For Increasing Individual Absorptive Capacity

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-40
Author(s):  
Tanya Beaulieu ◽  
Pam Dupin-Bryant ◽  
David Olsen
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Firm Capabilities ◽  
Complex Learning ◽  
Learning Module ◽  
Technology Innovations ◽  
Theoretical Paper ◽  
Undergraduate Programs

Technology continues to evolve rapidly, and organizations need to constantly evolve to keep up with the latest innovations in hardware, software, and processes to strategically select and manage technology.  Underlying these firm capabilities are the employees that monitor, plan, and implement technology improvements, thereby it is critical that organizations have employees that can contribute to firm absorptive capacity and who can strategically take advantage of technology innovations.  In this theoretical paper, we examine what type of curriculum MIS undergraduate programs might implement to prepare students for careers in the dynamically evolving realm of technology-infused organizations.  We posit that students need to go beyond the adage of “learning how to learn”, but instead need to have the skills and the mindset to compete in a technology-enabled environment.  Specifically, we examine a learning module on Dynamic SQL delivered in an advanced database course, and analyze why introducing a rigorous and complex learning module can develop and expand students’ absorptive capacity resulting in a competitive advantage when entering the workforce.

scholarly journals Data of innovation ambidexterity as a mediator in the absorptive capacity effect on sustainable competitive advantage

Data in Brief ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. 105200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Astadi Pangarso ◽  
Endang Siti Astuti ◽  
Kusdi Raharjo ◽  
Tri Wulida Afrianty
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage

A Critical Review of Information Technology Innovations

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 63-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruben Xing ◽  
John Wang ◽  
Qiyang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Technology Innovations ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Information ◽  
Key Terms ◽  
National Competitive Advantage

The authors critically review the history of information technology innovations, from a national competitive advantage perspective. Definitions of key terms are grounded in a thorough literature review, to inform a future meta-analysis. The authors identify the most significant US-based innovations, which in turn are driving future IT development. Propositions are generated for future IT-related studies.

The Evolution from E-Commerce to M-Commerce

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esther Swilley ◽  
Charles F. Hofacker ◽  
Bruce T. Lamont
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Model Misspecification ◽  
Strategic Decision ◽  
Strategic Decision Making ◽  
Strategic Decisions ◽  
Firm Capabilities ◽  
Isomorphic Pressures

This study focuses on the isomorphic pressures and firm capabilities that affect strategic decision-making in organizations in the context of m-commerce. The authors take into consideration that the three isomorphic forces set forth by DiMaggio and Powell (1983), mimetic, coercive and normative pressures, work together to impact strategic decisions based on stakeholder influences. This study found that the effects of mimetic pressures seen in results of previous studies may be the result of model misspecification. Findings also indicate that firms want to leverage capabilities gained from e-commerce in the m-commerce wave in order to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace

scholarly journals Effect of internal R&D activities to the accumulation of organizational technical knowledge with the mediation role of absorptive capacity to establish the innovation capability of electronic industries

2018 ◽  
Vol 154 ◽  
pp. 01059 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bambang Purwanggono ◽  
Yohana Aeria Damyana
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Electronics Industry ◽  
Technical Knowledge ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽  
Innovation Capability ◽  
The Relationship

Innovation is a strategy for the electronics industry to create a sustainable competitive advantage, in the midst of a rapidly changing environment with all its complexity. Seven AT program as an effort for PT. Hartono Istana Teknologi (Polytron) into enterprise knowledge, will accelerate the innovation process, combined with good organizational technical knowledge management. Organizational technical knowledge will be instrumental in innovation capabilities properly if there is an internal R & D activities that support and absorptive capacity as a mediator. This study reviewed the organizational technical knowledge influence to innovation capability, the influence of R & D activities to organizational technical knowledge, as well as the role of absorptive capacity as a mediator. The study was conducted by distributing questionnaires to 130 employees of PT. Hartono Istana Teknologi. Data processing was conducted using SEM. The results showed that the absorptive capacity mediate the relationship between R & D activities and organizational technical knowledge by 51%, and organizational technical knowledge affect innovation capabilities by 64%.

Building firm capability: managerial incentives for top performance

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 41-46
Author(s):  
Francesco Castellaneta
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Private Equity ◽  
Firm Capabilities ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Incentive Programs ◽  
The Core ◽  
Capability Building ◽  
Firm Capability ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to present a model of how incentives enhance competitive advantage by improving the sourcing, development and leveraging of firm capabilities. Design/methodology/approach The author first reviews the key findings of prominent academic and managerial papers on capability building and incentives. The author then proposes a model that advances our understanding of how incentives affect competitive advantage through capability building. The author applies this model to the empirical setting of private equity, where buyouts – by adopting the “carrot and stick” approach – improve the alignment of managerial and firm interests and, in turn, encourage capability building. Findings The model shows how incentives act on capabilities in three areas: the leveraging of existing capabilities, the sourcing of capabilities internally and the sourcing of capabilities externally. Practical implications The model is useful for focusing executives on how incentives impact the development of firm capabilities, which are at the core of competitive advantage. Originality/value This paper expands on existing literature by providing a model linking incentives to the competitive advantage of the firm. The model will encourage new ways of thinking about incentive programs, casting them as a method for developing firm capabilities and thereby sustaining firms’ competitive advantage.

scholarly journals articulation between innovation and competences anchored by knowledge management aiming sustainable competitive advantage

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jurema Suely de Araújo Nery Ribeiro ◽  
MARCO ANTÔNIO CALIJORNE SOARES ◽  
Paulo Henrique Jurza Abranches ◽  
Fabricio Ziviani
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Critical Reflection ◽  
Organizational Context ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽  
Theoretical Paper ◽  
Knowledge Management Practices ◽  
Organizational Results ◽  
The Individual

Organizations while seeking to establish higher standards of performance and sustainable competitive advantage have been stimulating a critical reflection about the factors that affect the performance of the individual and of the organizations. Knowledge became one of the main organizational competitive factors and knowledge management could contribute as a enhancer of organizational results. This paper aims to demonstrate the importance os knowledge management practices as a promoter of sustainable competitive advantage, considering its influence in the organizational context. For this, this theoretical paper has realized a brief literature revision in the knowledge management and sustainable competitive advantage fields, presenting concepts and approaches, in order to understand the interaction of these constructs with competence and innovations constructs. The results signalized that the comprehension of the relations between competences and innovation, anchored by knowledge management, is the assurance of the adequate conduction of the mechanisms through the competitive advantage could be sustained. For demonstrating this, it was proposer a systematized model to knowledge management and competitive advantage, structured with competence and innovation constructs. .

Validating a Design Thinking Strategy: Merging Design Thinking and Absorptive Capacity to Build a Dynamic Capability and Competitive Advantage

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brad Cousins
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Theoretical Foundation ◽  
Organization Design ◽  
Dynamic Capability ◽  
Capacity Theory ◽  
Management Context ◽  
Strategic Consideration

Design thinking in the management context has suffered from vague definition, gaps in literature, and lack of theoretical foundation. Research streams in absorptive capacity and dynamic capabilities have reached a point of convergence with respect to design thinking and absorption of external knowledge. As such, this study draws on both absorptive capacity and dynamic capability theory to provide theoretical foundation for the strategic consideration of design thinking in strategy, organization design, and organizational learning. In doing so, this study extends seminal absorptive capacity theory providing empirical evidence of design thinking as a dynamic capability to enhance absorptive capacity. Additionally, this study extends dynamic capabilities theory by confirming design thinking as a means of integration, learning, and reconfiguring knowledge to build competitive advantage. Therefore, this study merges existing research streams to empirically validate design thinking as a dynamic capability which must be strategically considered.

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