Absorptive capacity: a proposed operationalization

Jean-Pierre Noblet, Eric Pierre Simon, Robert Parent · 2011 · Knowledge Management Research & Practice

Summary. This paper develops a practical framework for measuring absorptive capacity—a company's ability to acquire, assimilate, transform, and exploit new knowledge. The authors examine ten innovative companies to test their operationalization approach, connecting absorptive capacity to dynamic capabilities and business strategy. The research provides concrete methods for assessing how firms actually absorb and use external knowledge.

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Noblet, J., Simon, E. P., & Parent, R.. (2011). Absorptive capacity: a proposed operationalization. Knowledge Management Research & Practice. https://doi.org/10.1057/kmrp.2011.26

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DOI: 10.1057/kmrp.2011.26
Countries: France, Canada
Regions: Europe, North America
Categories: innovation-theory, innovation-networks, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28