A literature analysis of the use of Absorptive Capacity construct in IS research

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Highlights：

• We analyze the use of ACAP in IS research through a comprehensive literature analysis.

• We reveal that the majority of the IS research conceptualizes ACAP as a capability.

• Various misalignments between ACAP conceptualization, operationalization and measurement continue to do a disservice to the accumulated research.

• The research should help IS researchers to conceptualize and operationalize ACAP appropriately.

摘要

•We analyze the use of ACAP in IS research through a comprehensive literature analysis.•We reveal that the majority of the IS research conceptualizes ACAP as a capability.•Various misalignments between ACAP conceptualization, operationalization and measurement continue to do a disservice to the accumulated research.•The research should help IS researchers to conceptualize and operationalize ACAP appropriately.

论文关键词：Absorptive Capacity (ACAP),Literature analysis,Information systems (IS) research,Conceptualization,Measurement

论文评审过程：Received 1 November 2016, Accepted 8 November 2016, Available online 15 December 2016, Version of Record 15 December 2016.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2016.11.001