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Microfoundations of dynamic capabilities for innovation: a review and research agenda

Fallon-Byrne, Lucy and Harney, Brian ORCID: 0000-0003-3252-563X (2017) Microfoundations of dynamic capabilities for innovation: a review and research agenda. Irish Journal of Management, 36 (1). pp. 21-31. ISSN 1649-248X

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Abstract

This paper provides a conceptual overview of the microfoundations of dynamic capabilities for innovation. A critical evaluation of dynamic capabilities theory highlights its contested nature and significant limitations in its application. Notably, there is little understanding of the mechanisms determining the origin and evolution of dynamic capabilities, while the role of employees has been neglected. In an effort to address this deficiency, the paper draws on literature from HRM and innovation management to trace the microfoundations of dynamic capabilities for innovation. This highlights the importance of incorporating the perspectives and motivation of employees as a central part of analysis and as a basis for more direct managerial interventions in building capabilities.

Item Type:Article (Published)
Refereed:Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:creativity climate; dynamic capabilities; employees; HRM; innovation; microfoundations
Subjects:Business > Personnel management
Business > Organizational learning
Business > Employee attitudes
Business > Employee motivation
DCU Faculties and Centres:UNSPECIFIED
Publisher:De Gruyter
Official URL:https://doi.org/10.1515/ijm-2017-0004
Copyright Information:© 2017 De Gruyter Open Sp. z o.o.
Use License:This item is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License. View License
ID Code:21860
Deposited On:07 Jul 2017 12:26 by Brian Harney . Last Modified 25 Oct 2018 14:41

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