Résumés
Abstract
Several articles call for more integrative models dealing with the identification of ACAP antecedents. Along with this idea, there is a growing need for further investigation to better approach the triggering of a knowledge absorption sequence. The objective is to highlight the impact of different organizational mechanisms as well as the knowledge broker role of SME CEOs in triggering and developing absorptive capacity. This study reveals on one hand the critical role of SME CEOs in triggering a knowledge absorption sequence. On the other hand, results underline that knowledge formalization and the codification of behaviors are effective mechanisms for the development of absorptive capacity.
Keywords:
- absorptive capacity,
- knowledge broker role,
- high-tech SMEs
Résumé
Plusieurs articles sur la CAPacité d’Absorption (ACAP) appellent à des modèles intégratifs traitant de l’identification d’antécédents de l’ACAP. Il existe également un besoin croissant d’approfondir les investigations sur le déclenchement d’une séquence d’absorption. L’objectif est de mettre en évidence l’impact de quatre mécanismes organisationnels ainsi que le rôle de « knowledge broker » des dirigeants de PME. Cette recherche révèle le rôle critique des dirigeants de PME dans le déclenchement d’une séquence d’absorption des connaissances. Les résultats soulignent aussi le fait que la formalisation des connaissances et la codification des comportements sont des mécanismes efficaces pour le développement de la capacité d’absorption.
Mots-clés :
- capacité d’absorption,
- rôle de knowledge broker,
- PME de haute technologie
Resumen
Varios artículos reclaman modelos integradores que aborden la identificación de los antecedentes de la capacidad de absorción. Existe también una necesidad de seguir investigando para enfocar mejor el desencadenamiento de una secuencia de absorción de conocimientos. El objetivo es poner de relieve el impacto de mecanismos organizativos, así como el papel de “knowledge broker” de los directores generales de las PYME. Este estudio revela el papel fundamental de los directores generales de las PYME en el desencadenamiento de una secuencia de absorción de conocimientos. Los resultados subrayan también que la formalización de los conocimientos y la codificación de los comportamientos son mecanismos eficaces para el desarrollo de la capacidad de absorción.
Palabras clave:
- capacidad de absorción,
- papel de knowledge broker,
- PYMES de alta tecnología
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