Since its inception, the concept of absorptive capacity has been closely linked with notions
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This paper examines how management researchers rhetorically construct the theoretical
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Although there is a general recognition in the literature that training improves a firm's
performance, empirical research does not always provide evidence to support this effect …

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Lean principles have long been recognised as a competitive advantage. Although there are
several measures for various aspects of lean production in the literature, there is no …

Within the strategic human resource management (SHRM) perspective, psychology‐based
practices, especially empowerment, extensive training, and teamwork, are seen as vital to …

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assets that create core competences. While these exist in many forms, organisational …

In recent decades an important set of articles on management has focused upon the
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This unique work bridges the gap between theory and practice in organizational behavior. It
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