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Abstract

In this conceptual article, we extend earlier work on Open Innovation and Absorptive Capacity. We suggest that the literature on Abosrptive Capacity does not place sufficient emphasis on distributed knowledge and learning or on the application of innovative knowledge. To accomplish physical transformations, organisations need specific Innovative Capacities that extend beyond knowledge management. Accessive Capacity is the ability to collect, sort and analyse knwoledge from both internal and external sources. Adaptive Capacity is needed to ensure that new pieces of equipment are suitable for the organisation's own purposes even though they may have been originally developed for other uses. Integrative Capacity makes it possible for a new or modified piece of equipment to be fitted into an existing production process with a minimum of inessential and expensive adjustments elsewhere in the process. These Innovative Capacities are controlled and coordinated by Innovative Management Capacity, a higher-order dynamic capability.

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Robertson, PL and Casali, GL and Jacobson, D
Keywords:	Open Innovation, Absorptive Capacity, Capabilities, Incremental innovation, Process innovation, Networks
Journal or Publication Title:	Research Policy
ISSN:	0048-7333
DOI / ID Number:	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2012.02.008
Additional Information:	Copyright 2012 Elsevier
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