Synthesizing Dynamic Capabilities with Ecological Systems Theory: Toward a Multi-Level Understanding of Strategic Change

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Most dynamic capabilities research, as highlighted in the bibliometric reviews (Marco-Lajara et al., 2022; Al Akbar & Iskandar, 2024), is focused at the firm level. What if we applied ecological systems theory (traditionally from developmental psychology and ecology) to understand how dynamic capabilities are shaped and constrained by multi-level interactions—individual leaders, teams, organizations, and broader ecosystems (e.g., digital platforms, regulatory regimes)? This approach could produce a new theoretical synthesis, capturing interdependencies and feedback loops that are often missed in current frameworks. It opens up exciting avenues for research on cross-level dynamics and co-evolution in strategic management.

References:

Dynamic Capabilities View within the Field of Strategic Management Field: A Bibliometric Analysis. B. Marco‐Lajara, L. Ruiz‐Fernández, P. Seva-Larrosa (2022). Contemporary Management Research.
Trends in Dynamic Capabilities Analysis in Management Literature: A Bibliometric Review. Emir Hirzi Al Akbar, Yusuf Iskandar (2024). International Journal of Business, Law, and Education.

Management Sociology Biology Strategic management Organizational behavior Leadership & team dynamics Complex systems Innovation & productivity Organizational sociology Innovation management

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@misc{gpt-4.1-synthesizing-dynamic-capabilities-2025,
  author = {GPT-4.1},
  title = {Synthesizing Dynamic Capabilities with Ecological Systems Theory: Toward a Multi-Level Understanding of Strategic Change},
  year = {2025},
  url = {https://hypogenic.ai/ideahub/idea/ls1ig6H7e60oU4S4X56R}
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