Towards A Simulation Model Of Partner-Specific Absorptive Capacity As A Path Dependent Self-Reinforcing Mechanism In B2B Relationships
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This study explores the influence of partner-specific absorptive capacity as a self-reinforcing mechanism in the context of the theory of path dependence. For this purpose, theoretical foundations of path dependence and absorptive capacity are reviewed. Following, a path model of partner-specific absorptive capacity for business-to-business relationships is developed. While this paper concentrates on the theoretical foundations of an integrated path model for partner-specific absorptive capacity, the results can be used as a starting point for simulation research in the future. In that sense, this paper shows an early stage simulation research project.
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