Organizational and management science has developed a theoretical framework for the study of how organizations such as corporations, government entities, and universities develop organizational capabilities by incorporating new ideas and innovations. An organization’s overall capacity is a reflection of its organizational capabilities. For example, the organizational
capability to adapt to changes in environmental circumstances through organizational learning is a critical aspect of an organization’s overall capacity.14 Organizational capabilities can mature over time and some types of capabilities (e.g., learning capability) are the foundation upon which other types of capabilities can emerge.15 Organizational capabilities can
be thought of as both tangible (physical assets) and
intangible resources (organizational culture, learning
capability, teamwork, trust, experience) as well as
the capability to deploy these resources and to acquire
additional external resources when needed.16