ADAPTIVE CAPACITY: AN ANALYSIS OF ITS DEVELOPMENT IN THE METAL-MECHANICAL SECTOR

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14210/alcance.v27n2(Mai/Ago).p165-182

Keywords:

Dynamic Capabilities. Adaptive Capability. Metal-mechanical Sector.

Abstract

The objective of this study is to understand the process of developing adaptive capacity in a group of companies in the metal-mechanical sector, based on the state of Rio Grande do Sul, through an analysis of their behaviors and skills, routines and processes and mechanisms of learning and knowledge governance. The research was characterized as an empirical study of an applied nature, as it takes a qualitative and descriptive approach to the objectives. It was conducted through a multiple case study, investigating three organizations in detail. Based on the results, it is concluded that the company Gama is strongly oriented towards adaptation. The company Beta is more conservative and cautious, finding it more difficult to adapt. The third company, Alfa, adapts in accordance with the guidelines and its customers’ requests. In terms of contributing to the advancement of studies on adaptive capacity, this study explores the organizational mechanisms that foster the development of this capacity in companies in the metalworking sector of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. It also explores a research perspective that is less common in studies on dynamic capacities, as these capacities (absorption, adaptive and innovative) are generally studied as a whole. In this study, the emphasis was on the instruments for the development of adaptive capacity, which are imposed on organizations as a result of the dynamism and speed with which changes are taking place.

Author Biographies

Gabriela Cappellari, Universidade Regional do Noroeste do estado do Rio Grande do Sul - UNIJUI

Possui Graduação em Administração (2010), Especialização em Marketing (2011), Especialização em Gestão Empresarial (2015), Mestrado em Desenvolvimento, linha de pesquisa gestão empresarial (2017) e atualmente é doutoranda em Desenvolvimento Regional. Atua em projetos de pesquisa. Tem experiência na área da Administração com ênfase em Estratégias Organizacionais, Capacidades Dinâmicas, Planejamento Estratégico, Teorias Organizacionais, Metodologia Científica, dentre outra

Clarice Vepo do Nascimento Welter, Universidade Regional do Noroeste do estado do Rio Grande do Sul - UNIJUI

Graduada em administração pela Universidade da Região da Campanha (URCAMP/2010), Especialista em Gestão de Negócios pela Celler Faculdades (2012) e mestra em Desenvolvimento Regional pela UNIJUÍ (2018). Atualmente é professora substituta do IFFAR. Desenvolve pesquisas nas áreas Capacidades dinâmicas, Capacidade de inovação, Empreendedorismo, Inovação, Mudança e Adaptação estratégica e vantagem competitiva.

Jorge Oneide Sausen, Universidade Regional do Noroeste do estado do Rio Grande do Sul - UNIJUI

Doutor em Engenharia de Produção pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina - UFSC. Professor do Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Desenvolvimento Regional da Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul

Lisiane Caroline Rodrigues Hermes, Universidade Regional do Noroeste do estado do Rio Grande do Sul - UNIJUI

Bacharel em Comunicação Social Habilitação em Publicidade de Propaganda pela Universidade de Passo Fundo (2003), Especialização MBA Marketing Estratégico e Gestão de Vendas ( UPF, 2011). Mestre em Desenvolvimento pela da Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do RS (UNIJUI, 2015). Doutoranda pela Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do RS (UNIJUI) (2016), linha de pesquisa Gestão Empresarial (GPCOM). Atualmente professora na Faculdade de Ciências Econômicas, Administrativas e Contábeis (FEAC) e Faculdade de Artes e Comunicação (FAC) da Universidade de Passo Fundo nas áreas de administração e publicidade.

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Published

2020-04-02

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Vol. 27 No. 2(Mai/Ago) (2020)

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