The development Evolution of absorptive capacity in large firm Automotive segment over time span
Syahyono, Lili Adi Wibowo

Indonesian education university

Abstract

The development Evolution of absorptive capacity
in large firm Automotive segment over time span

Syahyono1, Lili Adi Wibowo2
Sekolah Pascasarjana Doktor Ilmu Manajemen
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Bandung Jawa Barat Indonesia
Email : syahyono@upi.edu


ABSTRACT


Knowledge is currently viewed as an important strategic resource in companies in order to gain competitive advantage. However, the success in generating competitive advantage will depend on the companys ability to acquire and assimilate knowledge (potential absorptive capacity) and to transform and exploit knowledge (realized absorptive capacity).
This Prociding builds on Zahra and Georges four dimensions of absorptive capacity (ACAP) trying to identify the development Evolution of absorptive capacity (ACAP ) in large firm Automotive over time span. The empirical study using automotive segment as a case, demonstrated the process development of absorptive capacity (ACAP ) through time span using key indicators. Based on all available public data and using content analysis, the data shows a tendency of faster absorptive capacity (ACAP) development automotive business segment with increasing amount of R&D investment. Finally, the industry force might also act as a factor boosting the development of absorptive capacity (ACAP ) in large firms.



Keywords
Absorptive Capacity, Large Firm, Time Span, Development Evolution

Keywords: Absorptive Capacity, Large Firm, Time Span, Development Evolution

Topic: Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship and Contemporary Issues