How dynamic capabilities change ordinary capabilities: Reconnecting attention control and problem?solving

Research summary Building on the Attention-Based View of firm, we elaborate concept dynamic capabilities and identify two constitutive elements: attention control problem-solving. We show empirically that element regulates how organizations (dis-)engage operational vs. change-oriented tasks. On this basis, develop a process model problem-solving interact to reconfigure resources thus modify ordinary capabilities. study adoption lean management in R&D unit large U.S. corporation. Our longitudinal case identifies obstacles have overcome establish effective enable their adaptation changing environmental circumstances. Managerial Summary The vast majority all change initiatives fail’: hear statement lot our interactions with practitioners. In article, suggest an explanation why achieving persistent, behavioral is hard: processes difficult maintain over extended period time. Initiatives start, then fade away. By studying interplay mechanisms (that keep organizational long-term goals) problem solving tools what short term), provide framework can generate actionable implications for executives. particular, focus decisive yet underestimated role played by Key Performance Indicators sustaining initiatives.’