ABSORPTIVE CAPACITY AS FEEDBACK ON THE SUSTAINABILITY OF ORGANIZATIONS

ABSTRACT Purpose: To describe the characteristics of phases that make up evolution knowledge, such as, innovation, social inno vation oriented to sustainability, organizational sustainability and absorptive capacity, as well their correlations. Originality/value: It provides a panoramic view potential capacity relating it innovation towards sustainability. addresses related themes concepts incorporate strategies achieve have been gaining more importance space between these discussions. Three scientific databases were used select articles: Scopus, Web Science SciELO. Then, support main concepts, theoretical references from recent studies needed, which could contribute clarifying terms definitions. Design/methodology/approach: This is narrative bibliographic review. Works characterized by broader discussions used, ideal for identifying describing conceptual state specific theme. Findings: Through researched articles, was possible explore guide values society influence organizations more, thus, observing understanding fundamental instrument ensure