Investigating Absorptive Capacity Strategies Via Simulation
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چکیده
Absorptive capacity, defined as the organizational capability to identify, absorb and exploit knowledge, is one of the most discussed topics in the management literature. Yet, its complex nature makes it almost impossible to empirically test it. This paper develops SimAC, an agent-based simulation tool that enables studying and comparing different absorptive capacity strategies, their related financial payoffs, and their knowledge creation potential through time.
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