Relational Absorptive Capacity: Preliminary Empirical Evidence for a Relational Theory of Absorptive Capacity in Supply Chains
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چکیده
Relational Absorptive Capacity (RAC) is presented as an extension of the theory of Absorptive Capacity for the purpose of understanding innovation in supply chain relationships. RAC is the ability of a firm to recognize the value of new knowledge from a supply chain partner, assimilate it, and apply it for mutual benefit. The paper builds theory by developing a comprehensive multi-facet model of RAC that elaborates structural, cultural, psychological and policy facets of learning. The model is illustrated by two case studies, which more precisely show how the facets are manifested throughout the different stages of RAC.
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