Universal Journal of Management Vol. 3(6), pp. 222 - 229
DOI: 10.13189/ujm.2015.030602
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Reflexivity, Learning, and Organizational Innovation

Joanne Roch ^1,*, Johanne Boucher ^2
1 Department of Teaching and Training, Faculty of Education, University of Sherbrooke's, Canada
² Groupe Conseil NSM, Canada

ABSTRACT

The increased complexity and velocity of change necessarily involves developing capacities for adaptation. In order to do so, the organization needs to learn how to modify and reinvent its dynamic capabilities (Helfat and Winter [1]). Yet few empirical studies can guide the application of this theoretical concept (Ambrosini et al. [2]) considered by some as an abstract notion (Danneels [3]), even "an elusive black box" (Pavlou and El Sawy [4]). Starting from these observations, our article aims at providing a response to this limitation by attempting to grasp the actionable aspect of this concept. It aims at better understanding the process of building dynamic capabilities. It underscores the contribution of operational capabilities and the importance of deliberate learning initiatives in building dynamic capabilities and brings out the crucial role of reflective activities in organizational innovation.

KEYWORDS
Dynamic Capabilities, Organizational Learning, Deliberate Reflexive Activities, Innovation

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Joanne Roch , Johanne Boucher , "Reflexivity, Learning, and Organizational Innovation," Universal Journal of Management, Vol. 3, No. 6, pp. 222 - 229, 2015. DOI: 10.13189/ujm.2015.030602.

(b). APA Format:
Joanne Roch , Johanne Boucher (2015). Reflexivity, Learning, and Organizational Innovation. Universal Journal of Management, 3(6), 222 - 229. DOI: 10.13189/ujm.2015.030602.