Browsing by Subject "Absorptive capacity"

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    FDI impact: catalyzing digital capabilities in host nations
    (Emerald, 2024-06-21) Dang, Lan; Merino de Lucas, Fernando; Economía Aplicada
    Purpose This study aims to investigate the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) on national digital capability, specifically differentiating the impact between FDI greenfield and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The research also investigates factors shaping digital capabilities, encompassing government transparency and absorptive capability, while exploring the mediating influence of absorptive capability in the FDI–digital capability relationship. Design/methodology/approach An econometric model has been developed to examine the interrelationship between national digital capability, FDI inflows, national absorptive capability and government transparency. The data set encompasses 55 countries over a period of nine years (2013–2021). National digital capability data is derived from the well-established index published by the World Competitive Centre (WCC). The sources of the explanatory variables align with standard practices, drawing from reputable institutions (UNCTAD and the World Bank, among others). Findings The findings reveal a significant positive impact of FDI, particularly in greenfield investments, on national digital capability. Government transparency and research and development (R&D) investment are crucial factors contributing to digital capabilities. Additionally, the absorptive capacity, reflected by R&D investment, also emerges as a potential moderating factor, influencing the impact of FDI inflows on digital capabilities. Practical implications The results recommend that policymakers and stakeholders should carefully consider the role of FDI, especially in greenfield investments, as a catalyst for enhancing national digital capability. The findings also underscore the significance of promoting government transparency and directing investments towards R&D to nurture digital capabilities. Moreover, understanding the mediating role of absorptive capability can inform strategies aimed at optimizing the impact of FDI on digital capabilities. Originality/value This study contributes uniquely to the existing literature by being the first to systematically explore the influence of FDI on national digital capability. Furthermore, it presents innovative empirical findings on the role of absorptive capability in enhancing the FDI impact on national digital capability, an area that remains relatively uncharted in current literature.
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    Human resource management, absorptive capacity, and reverse knowledge transfer
    (2023-11-27) Barba-Aragón, María Isabel; Sanz-Valle, R.; Sanchez-Vidal, M.E.; Organización de Empresas y Finanzas; Facultades, Departamentos, Servicios y Escuelas::Departamentos de la UMU::Organización de Empresas y Finanzas
    Purpose: The objective of this study is to analyse the process of reverse knowledge transfer (RKT) occurring in multinational companies (MNCs), examining whether headquarters’ absorptive capacity and the human resource management (HRM) practices developed by the parent unit influence success. Design/methodology/approach: The data were collected through a questionnaire completed by the human resource manager of MNC headquarters. The analysis has been carried out on a sample of 115 Spanish MNCs by using structural equation models (SEM). Findings: The results indicate that a parent firm's absorptive capacity positively influences RKT and that, in turn, this absorptive capacity is greater if headquarters implement certain practices of employee staffing, training, participation, and performance appraisal. Originality: This study extends existing research on RKT by examining the absorptive capacity of headquarters. Its main contribution is to provide evidence that MNCs can improve their RKT through HRM practices developed by the parent unit. This is original because most studies on RKT focus on HRM practices used by subsidiaries.
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    Transformational leadership and absorptive capacity: an analysis of the organizational catalysts for this relationship
    (Taylor and Francis Group, 2017-03-22) Ferreras-Méndez, J.L.; Sanz-Valle, R.; Alegre Vidal, J.; Organización de Empresas y Finanzas; Facultades, Departamentos, Servicios y Escuelas::Departamentos de la UMU::Organización de Empresas y Finanzas
    Research analyzing the antecedents of a firm’s absorptive capacity suggests that transformational leadership is one of its main determinants. However, the few studies focusing on the relationship between these two variables do not explicitly assess why transformational leaders facilitate knowledge acquisition, sharing and retention inside firms. This paper suggests that the reason is that the former contributes to the creation of an organizational context that favors learning processes. We test our research model on a sample of 467 Spanish industrial firms. Findings provide evidence that transformational leadership is positively related to the firm’s absorptive capacity and that this relationship is mediated by some organizational learning facilitators: experimentation, risk taking, interacting with external environment, and dialogue.