ABSTRACT

By examining key characteristics associated with the knowledge-based view (KBV) framework, and clusters of activities of dynamic capabilities in the context of micro firms operating in Liverpool, UK, this study makes a theoretical and empirical contribution to the entrepreneurship literature. In-depth, face-to-face interviews were conducted with leaders of five micro firms in 2017, and follow up interviews in 2018. Aligned with the KBV, assimilating previous business and learning experiences (transferability), incorporating previously developed knowledge (aggregation), taking stock of knowledge through its applicability within the firm (appropriability), linking past and newly acquired knowledge to create firm strategies (specialisation), and making use of knowledge to maximise opportunities (knowledge requirements of production) were highlighted. Fulfiling these characteristics, coupled with firms’ reconfiguration, which emerged through diversifying, or even divesting, can enhance firms’ knowledge base, their competitiveness, and overall performance. A theoretical framework illustrating associations between theory, findings, and their implications is proposed.

摘要

通过检查与基于知识的观点 (KBV) 框架相关的关键特征，以及在英国利物浦运营的微型公司背景下的动态能力活动集群，本研究对创业文献做出了理论和实证贡献。2017 年与 5 家微型企业的领导进行了深入的面对面访谈，并于 2018 年进行了后续访谈。与 KBV 保持一致，吸收以前的业务和学习经验（可迁移性），结合以前开发的知识（聚合） ，通过知识在公司内的适用性（适用性）评估知识，将过去和新获得的知识联系起来以制定公司战略（专业化），并强调利用知识来最大化机会（生产的知识要求）。满足这些特征，再加上通过多元化甚至剥离而出现的公司重组，可以增强公司的知识基础、竞争力和整体绩效。提出了一个理论框架，说明理论、发现及其含义之间的关联。