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Microfoundations of Routines and Capabilities: Individuals, Processes, and Structure
Author(s) -
Felin Teppo,
Foss Nicolai J.,
Heimeriks Koen H.,
Madsen Tammy L.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of management studies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.398
H-Index - 184
eISSN - 1467-6486
pISSN - 0022-2380
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-6486.2012.01052.x
Subject(s) - microfoundations , extant taxon , dynamic capabilities , field (mathematics) , knowledge management , computer science , process management , business , economics , mathematics , macroeconomics , evolutionary biology , pure mathematics , biology
This article introduces the Special Issue and discusses the microfoundations of routines and capabilities, including why a microfoundations view is needed and how it may inform work on organizational and competitive heterogeneity. Building on extant research, we identify three primary categories of micro‐level components underlying routines and capabilities: individuals, social processes, and structure. We discuss how these components, and their interactions, may affect routines and capabilities. In doing so, we outline a research agenda for advancing the field's understanding of the microfoundations of routines and capabilities.