Abstract
ABSTRACT Purpose: This research analyzes the influence of interorganizational learning (IOL) on the absorptive (Acap), potential (Pacap) and realized (Racap) capacities on the environment of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Originality/value: The study contributed to the understanding and expansion of IOL research operationalized through the elements of Acap. The understanding of these elements are fundamental for the development of competencies of SMEs from Brazil and/or emerging countries embedded on dynamic sectors and high technology mobility to adapt and develop new dynamic capabilities. Design/methodology/approach: The research was conducted by a survey with a sample of 215 organizations of the information technology and communication (ITC) sector in the State of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The data were analyzed using the structural equation modeling technique. Findings: The results showed that the relationships of IOL influence the development of new capabilities and have a strong influence over absorptive capacity development. The organizations ability to acquire, assimilate, apply and internalize the available knowledge in the sector through interorganizational relations was fundamental for their adaptation and survival.
Highlights
The dynamics of absorptive capacity (Acap) have a strong relationship with organizational learning (OL) processes
The results showed that the relationships of interorganizational learning (IOL) influence the development of new capabilities and have a strong influence over absorptive capacity development
The literature proposes that the construction of a capacidade absortiva (Acap) is based on learning processes that are directed toward the acquisition, assimilation, transformation, and application of external knowledge (Lane et al, 2006; Camisón & Forés, 2010)
Summary
The dynamics of absorptive capacity (Acap) have a strong relationship with organizational learning (OL) processes. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) located in developing countries, IOL plays a fundamental role in the Acap to provide minimum elements of organizational survival (Ernst, 2010; Zonta & Amal, 2017) These attributes become even more relevant if SMEs are located in dynamic and highly technologically mobile sectors, such as information and communication technology (ICT). The dynamics of the performance of technology organizations characterize them as intensive in innovation and knowledge (Teixeira, Oliveira, & Curado, 2018) They are organizations in which knowledge sharing and development are critical factors for their existence and for the quality of organizational results (Nonaka & Von Krogh, 2009). This article is structured in the following order: in addition to this introduction, the theoretical framework that supports the hypotheses is described, the methodological procedures, the data and results analysis, and, lastly, the final considerations are all presented
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