Creation of dynamic capacities and their evolution through engineering projects
Purpose – Based on case studies in engineering services companies contracted by Petrobras, which strongly demands the building of dynamic capabilities in its supplier base, we sought to understand how these capabilities are constructed over time. Consequently, we propose new indicators of dynami...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Fundação Escola de Comércio Álvares Penteado
2018-10-01
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| Series: | Revista Brasileira de Gestão De Negócios |
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| Online Access: | https://rbgn.fecap.br/RBGN/article/view/3950/pdf |
| Summary: | Purpose – Based on case studies in engineering services companies
contracted by Petrobras, which strongly demands the building of
dynamic capabilities in its supplier base, we sought to understand
how these capabilities are constructed over time. Consequently, we
propose new indicators of dynamic capabilities (DCs) and tested their
relevance empirically.
Design/methodology/approach – Initially, we analysed the
relationship of fourteen engineering services companies with Petrobras.
Next, we selected two cases to carry out a deeper investigation,
evaluating three projects with Petrobras in each case and identifying
the creation of dynamic capacities during the projects.
Findings – By performing a comprehensive analysis of the case studies,
we conclude that through their contracts with Petrobras the engineering
services companies develop capabilities that increase the quality and
the complexity of the services provided. The four indicators proposed
were validated in the field.
Originality/value – Empirical studies contribute to understanding
the various theoretical interpretations of DCs. In the cases studied,
the creation of DCs is linked to new projects with the client. The
accumulation of knowledge and learning, when transformed into
learning routines and practices, allow companies to develop or
reformulate existing skills. |
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| ISSN: | 1806-4892 1983-0807 |