Absorptive Capacity of Schools



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ABSORPTIVE CAPACITY OF SCHOOLS

Abstract

This article presents the concept of absorptive capacity as the potential to identify, assimilate, recognize the value of external knowledge. The aim of this article is to present the results of expert interviews with principals of primary and secondary schools. The study was conducted in schools located in Silesia in 2011. It was noted that the absorptive capacity contributes to building a competitive advantage for schools.

Key words: absorptive capacity; dimension, factor, school 1. Introduction

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