Antecedents and effects of individual absorptive capacity: a micro-foundational perspective on open innovation

Sandor Jan Albert Löwik, Jeroen Kraaijenbrink, Arend J. Groen · 2017 · Journal of Knowledge Management

Summary. Individual employees vary in their ability to recognize and use external knowledge—called absorptive capacity—based on three factors: their prior knowledge diversity, external network diversity, and cognitive style. A bisociative thinking style (connecting unrelated ideas) matters most. This individual absorptive capacity directly affects how well employees innovate and mediates between their personal characteristics and innovation performance, making it crucial for organizations pursuing open innovation.

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Löwik, S. J. A., Kraaijenbrink, J., & Groen, A. J.. (2017). Antecedents and effects of individual absorptive capacity: a micro-foundational perspective on open innovation. Journal of Knowledge Management. https://doi.org/10.1108/jkm-09-2016-0410

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DOI: 10.1108/jkm-09-2016-0410
Countries: Netherlands
Regions: Europe
Categories: innovation-theory, innovation-networks, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28