Organizational Absorptive Capacity and Responsiveness: An Empirical Investigation of Growth–Oriented SMEs

Jianwen Liao, Harold Welsch, Michael Stoica · 2003 · Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice

Summary. Growth-oriented small and medium-sized enterprises improve their organizational responsiveness by developing strong capabilities in acquiring external knowledge and sharing information internally. The study shows these relationships strengthen when firms adopt proactive strategies or operate in turbulent environments. Environmental conditions and strategic orientation significantly influence how effectively SMEs convert knowledge into responsive action.

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Liao, J., Welsch, H., & Stoica, M.. (2003). Organizational Absorptive Capacity and Responsiveness: An Empirical Investigation of Growth–Oriented SMEs. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice. https://doi.org/10.1111/1540-8520.00032

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DOI: 10.1111/1540-8520.00032
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: entrepreneurship, innovation-theory, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28