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Dynamic Capabilities of Environmentally Sustainable Enterprises: An Exploratory Study

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  • Suman Phalswal
  • Rohit Bhardwaj
  • Arunaditya Sahay
  • M. Akbar

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This article explores the shift towards environmentally sustainable innovation from a dynamic capabilities perspective, identifying key capabilities influencing sustainable enterprise development. Employing a multiple case study design, the study explores four sustainable enterprises. The findings reveal sensing capabilities driven by knowledge acquisition, an environmentally conscious mindset and market assessment. Seizing capabilities involve co-innovation, knowledge combination and network establishment. Reconfiguring capabilities encompass workforce and supply-chain restructuring. The research emphasizes the importance of dynamic capabilities in sustainable enterprise strategy, offering insights for practitioners and researchers. It underscores the significance of a holistic approach to value creation and continuous adaptation in sustainability. The study, focusing on micro-foundations in an emerging economy, provides unique insights into the dynamics of sustainable firms, contributing to a deeper understanding of their strategic foundations.

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  • Suman Phalswal & Rohit Bhardwaj & Arunaditya Sahay & M. Akbar, 2024. "Dynamic Capabilities of Environmentally Sustainable Enterprises: An Exploratory Study," South Asian Journal of Business and Management Cases, , vol. 13(2), pages 148-165, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:sajbmc:v:13:y:2024:i:2:p:148-165
    DOI: 10.1177/22779779241262466
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