TY - JOUR
T1 - Unpacking the Constituents of Dynamic Capabilities
T2 - A Microfoundations Perspective
AU - Versailles, David W.
AU - Foss, Nicolai J.
PY - 2019
Y1 - 2019
N2 - This position paper updates about methodological and epistemological issues on the micro-foundations perspective. We propose that conceptual divergences between the different streams of contributions to dynamic capabilities (DCs) research (the Eisenhardt versus Teece divide) hide discrepancies about methodological aspects, and about the locus of DCs. We zoom out from current epistemological debates about the microfoundations to explain the necessity of multi-level approaches, and to clarify the interpretation of the Boudon-Coleman “bathtub”. We elaborate on these aspects to explain how to enhance research on DCs, and more generally in strategic management. We discuss specific issues in relation with the selection of units of analysis and with the elaboration of field research protocols. We also propose practical recommendations adhering to the micro-foundations approach.
AB - This position paper updates about methodological and epistemological issues on the micro-foundations perspective. We propose that conceptual divergences between the different streams of contributions to dynamic capabilities (DCs) research (the Eisenhardt versus Teece divide) hide discrepancies about methodological aspects, and about the locus of DCs. We zoom out from current epistemological debates about the microfoundations to explain the necessity of multi-level approaches, and to clarify the interpretation of the Boudon-Coleman “bathtub”. We elaborate on these aspects to explain how to enhance research on DCs, and more generally in strategic management. We discuss specific issues in relation with the selection of units of analysis and with the elaboration of field research protocols. We also propose practical recommendations adhering to the micro-foundations approach.
KW - Dynamic capabilities
KW - Resource orchestration
KW - Research heuristics
KW - Microfoundations
KW - Methodology of the social sciences
KW - Situational analysis
KW - Methodological individualism
KW - Dynamic capabilities
KW - Resource orchestration
KW - Research heuristics
KW - Microfoundations
KW - Methodology of the social sciences
KW - Situational analysis
KW - Methodological individualism
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M3 - Journal article
VL - 23
SP - 18
EP - 29
JO - Management International
JF - Management International
SN - 1206-1697
IS - 4
ER -