Abstract

GONZALEZ CAMPO, CARLOS HERNÁN  and  HURTADO AYALA, ANDREA. PROPOSAL FOR AN INDICATOR OF KNOWLEDGE CAPACITY (ICAC-COL): EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FOR SERVICES SECTOR IN COLOMBIA. Rev.fac.cienc.econ. [online]. 2014, vol.22, n.2, pp.29-46. ISSN 0121-6805.

"Absorption capacity" is a recognized dynamic capability because it develops learning skills and external knowledge exploitation. This research proposed an Absorption Capacity Indicator for Colombia called (ICAC-Col), using data from the Technological Innovation and development survey made in Colombia, EDITS III for services sector. The results show an insufficient level of knowledge absorption capacity in the services sector, however highlighting air transport sector and environmental management services because these have a greater ability to manage knowledge, reflecting the need for public policies to promote knowledge management activities.

Keywords : Absorption capacity; Dynamic capability; Knowledge management; Innovation management.

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