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The Influence of Strategic Prospectivity, Absorptive Capacity, and Boundary-Spanning Search on Exaptation

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  • Chaoyong Tang

    (Hebei Agricultural University)

  • Yongzhi Shi

    (Hebei Agricultural University)

  • Ruili Sun

    (Hebei Agricultural University)

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This study forms a moderated mediating model by introducing the two variables of absorptive capacity and boundary-spanning search to explore the influence of strategic prospectivity on exaptation. The paper focuses on the mediating role of boundary-spanning search and the moderating role of absorptive capacity. The results show that (1) strategic prospectivity has a significant positive impact on exaptation and boundary-spanning search mediates the relationship between strategic prospectivity and exaptation. (2) Potential absorptive capacity and realized absorptive capacity strengthen the relationship between boundary-spanning search and exaptation. (3) Potential absorptive capacity regulates the mediating role of boundary-spanning search. The hypothesis that put forward that realized absorptive capacity positively regulates the mediating effect of boundary-spanning search has not been verified. The research findings enrich our understanding of the impact mechanisms of exaptation and offer valuable insights for Chinese enterprises seeking to promote exaptation practices.

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  • Chaoyong Tang & Yongzhi Shi & Ruili Sun, 2025. "The Influence of Strategic Prospectivity, Absorptive Capacity, and Boundary-Spanning Search on Exaptation," Journal of the Knowledge Economy, Springer;Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET), vol. 16(3), pages 12640-12663, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jknowl:v:16:y:2025:i:3:d:10.1007_s13132-024-02419-5
    DOI: 10.1007/s13132-024-02419-5
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