Knowledge absorptive capacity: a theoretical essay from an organizational perspective

The central objective of this study is to present an overview of the absorptive capacity construct applied in research of the field of business administration. For this theoretical essay the main elements were reflected about the origins and conceptualizations of the absorptive capacity, the units of analysis in which the construct has been applied, we have identified the main antecedents, the results of the construct and the analytical dimensions of the absorptive capacity. This research contributes to the development of studies on business strategies regarding absorptive capacities, as well as the identification of 'universal' components of absorptive capacity that can be used for analysis in other types of organizations.