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Identifying, Enabling and Managing Dynamic Capabilities in the Public Sector

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  • Amy L. Pablo
  • Trish Reay
  • James R. Dewald
  • Ann L. Casebeer

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abstract In this paper, we examine how a public sector organization developed a new strategic approach based on the identification and use of an internal dynamic capability (learning through experimenting). In response to the need for continual performance improvement in spite of reduced financial resources, this organization engaged in three overlapping phases as they shifted to this strategic approach. First, managers identified appropriate latent dynamic capabilities. Next, they used their leadership skills and built on established levels of trust to enable the use of these dynamic capabilities. Finally, they managed the tension between unrestricted development of local initiatives and organizational needs for guidance and control.

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  • Amy L. Pablo & Trish Reay & James R. Dewald & Ann L. Casebeer, 2007. "Identifying, Enabling and Managing Dynamic Capabilities in the Public Sector," Journal of Management Studies, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 44(5), pages 687-708, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jomstd:v:44:y:2007:i:5:p:687-708
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-6486.2006.00675.x
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