Innovative and Absorptive Capacity of International Knowledge: An Empirical Analysis of Productivity Sources in Latin American Countries

Castillo, Leopoldo Laborda; Salem, Daniel Sotelsek; Guasch, J. Luis

doi:10.1596/1813-9450-5931

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“…This finding is in line with the literature since Murovec and Prodan (2009) showed that companies' skills in recognizing and assimilating new knowledge derive, to a large extent, from the individual capabilities of their workers.. Moreover, according to Castillo et al (2011) human capital is important because there is evidence that the positive impacts of the development of FDI flows depend on the high level of human capital. Miguelez and Moreno (2015) comment on the positive role of AC in assimilating knowledge flows from workers' geographical mobility.…”

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confidence: 87%

“…The human capital variable is measured by the average years of schooling for adults over 25 years of age. Castillo et al (2011) Activities in R&D, human capital R&D Activities: The presence of productivity spillovers depends on the investment efforts of local firms in R&D activities. They play an important role in the transfer of knowledge, in addition to its role as a means of innovation.…”

Section: Human Capitalmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Determinants of Absorptive Capacity: a systematic literature review

Silveira¹,

Ferraz

Mello³

et al. 2021

GEPROS

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Purpose – To conduct a literature review on the determinants of Absorptive Capacity (AC), which allows for productivity spillovers from Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in developed and developing countries. Theoretical framework – This study is based on the literature indicating that before benefiting from spillovers, companies need a certain level of knowledge and expertise. Design/methodology/approach – A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) of empirical studies on AC and productivity spillovers is presented. A total of 60 articles were reviewed. Findings – The SLR revealed that human capital and R&D investments are the most frequently cited determinants of AC. R&D is especially important for developing countries. Research, Practical & Social implications – Public policies targeting R&D development may be a valuable strategy to facilitate productivity spillovers in developing countries. Originality/value – This paper analyzes the determinants of AC while verifying how both developed and developing countries can benefit from FDI, which is of great importance considering the growth of FDI in developing countries. Keywords - Foreign Direct Investment. Productivity. Spillover.

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Section: Randd Activitiessupporting

confidence: 87%

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confidence: 99%

Determinants of Absorptive Capacity: a systematic literature review

Silveira¹,

Ferraz

Mello³

et al. 2021

GEPROS

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“…Various studies analyzing regional absorptive capacity that have been conducted are based on quantitative [30,34,37,[48][49][50] rather than qualitative [30,38] research. In this study, were used the explanatory sequential mixed-method approach, where qualitative data collection and analysis follow the quantitative data collection and analysis in the context of a single case study.…”

Section: The Methodological Approach To Assess Absorptive Capacity Ofmentioning

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Assessing the Regional Innovation System’s Absorptive Capacity: The Approach of a Smart Region in a Small Country

Jucevičius

Juknevičienė

Mikolaitytė

et al. 2017

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Vitality of a smart region depends on the network of closely interconnected actors (individuals and institutions) seeking common goals of development and their capacities to ensure effective knowledge creation and exploitation. This network (a regional innovation system (RIS)) empowers processes of absorptive capacity-knowledge access, anchoring and diffusion, contributing to regional innovativeness and competitiveness. Absorptive capacity is considered an important object of scientific research. However, there is still a lack of research providing specific tools that are adaptable for assessing the regional absorptive capacity in a small country. Existing differences among countries and even regions inside a small country require adjusted and modified methods and instruments. Consequently, the goal of this research is to present and substantiate the methodological approach of assessing the RIS's absorptive capacity giving evidence from a smart region (Kaunas County) of a small country (Lithuania). The mixed-method approach of the research (combining qualitative and quantitative research strategies) was used to substantiate the presented methodological approach. A smart region of a small country can be characterized by a denser institutional infrastructure and higher results (outcomes) of innovative activities. Smartness of the region can be understood as a consequence of the higher level of absorptive capacity.

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“…This in turn hampers a regions’ capability to decode and efficiently exploit new knowledge irrespective of its source. Positive productivity spillovers from FDI and trade only occur when the country has AC in terms of ongoing R&D activity (Castillo et al , 2011). Where trade competition is tough, larger spillovers are in evidence.…”

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Absorptive capacity and innovation in China

Reid

2019

IJOEM

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to question the conventional wisdom that China fails to produce distinctive innovation; its capabilities limited merely to copying and reverse engineering. The author postulates that the lack of innovation is a delayed activity since China is undergoing a process of building absorptive capacity (AC) as a precursor to innovation. Design/methodology/approach The author probes this question by drawing on the concept of AC, a competence separate from innovativeness and a precursor to it. By drawing on the AC literature three propositions are established. Subsequently, these propositions are examined, in part, with data drawn from 34 interviews conducted in China with CEOs, other senior corporate officers and government officials. In this way, the author explores the challenges to innovating. Findings Thomson Reuters 2015 Top Global Innovators report listed no Chinese company among its top 100 list of innovative companies. The author’s belief, however, favors China to become a source of innovation. A positive tilt derived from both interviews and recent reports published by Bain & Company, Booz and Co as well as McKinsey & Co. This evidences, the author argues, China is acquiring AC, a competence independent of innovation but a necessary antecedent to decoding and deploying the intellectual property in its portfolio. The collective effect of this is that the perception of China as a source of innovative activity will show an uptick when the AC threshold is reached. Research limitations/implications This is a viewpoint paper grounded on an exploratory study. Practical implications Guidance on AC development is valuable to government policy makers promoting innovation in China and those attempting to arbitrage these developments. Similarly, policy makers in competitive nations should also be aware that their innovation-focused industries may need nurturing and bolstering since they may be at risk of being swept away by a tsunami-like innovation wave from China. Originality/value This is an original take on the relationship of AC and innovativeness in China. The author argues that in contrast to the conventional wisdom China has the potential for innovativeness.

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Innovative and Absorptive Capacity of International Knowledge: An Empirical Analysis of Productivity Sources in Latin American Countries

Cited by 12 publications

References 51 publications

Determinants of Absorptive Capacity: a systematic literature review

Determinants of Absorptive Capacity: a systematic literature review

Assessing the Regional Innovation System’s Absorptive Capacity: The Approach of a Smart Region in a Small Country

Absorptive capacity and innovation in China

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