Prof Nikunj Kumar Jain has co-authored a article titled ‘Reconceptualization of absorptive capacity as potential and realized absorptive capacity for project-based organizations.’ Prof. Alok Kumar Singh, from Indian Institute of Management Nagpur, Mohita Gangwar Sharma, from FORE School of Management, New Delhi, Shailendra Nigam, from International Management Institute New Delhi, New Delhi, are his co-authors. This article has been published in International Journal of Project Management.
This study reconceptualizes absorptive capacity as potential and realized absorptive capacity in the context of project-based organizations. Further, drawing on social exchange theory, this study also examines the moderated-mediation role of social processes on the influence of potential absorptive capacity on project performance through realized absorptive capacity. Data was collected from 376 executives working in project-based organizations in Indian projects and was analysed using stepwise regression and substantiated using necessary conditions analysis. The findings indicate that the firms with stronger social processes leverage potential absorptive capacity to improve project performance through realized absorptive capacity. These insights will help project managers to formulate strategies that improves social processes that can enhance the project performance and become more resilient.