A MetaSynthesis of Research on Absorptive Capacity Concept Among Companies This metasynthesis study 1 reviewed 128 papers related to the use of absorptive capacity (ACAP) concept among various companies from 2004 to 2018. Several variables used to study the ACAP do have more variations than others, such as performance, knowledge, capability, and entrepreneurial orientation. Little attention has been studied in the aspect of innovation and intellectual capital. The ACAP variables used for large companies tended to be more systematic and emphasized on longrun effect compared to SMEs. The majority studies of the ACAP concepts focused more on dependent, independent, and moderating variables. Investigating deeper on organizational size, integrating various theories (internal and external) and examining mediating factors are future directions for absorptive capacity studies. These calls would contribute to provide comprehensive understanding on the ACAP studies particularly in the context specificity of company size (i.e. small and mediumsized enterprises versus large companies).

Knowledge management approaches of small and mediumsized firms: a cluster analysis This paper aims to categorise the approaches to knowledge management (KM) by companies. In the literature, there is no consensus on a universal or xe2x80x9cbestxe2x80x9d approach to KM. Especially, this paper singles out and discusses the variegated features that characterise the implementation of KM by small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs) having different characteristics.,A cluster analysis was used to detect the possible distinct traits of companies that have different approaches to KM. The unit of analysis is represented by small and mediumsized knowledge intensive business services (KIBS) firms. Data were collected by means of an extensive survey of 223 companies in different European countries and sectors.,Three clusters were identified: Companies showing a relative xe2x80x9cunconsciousxe2x80x9d attention to KM and implementing KM practices without particular awareness; Companies adopting a more conscious approach and using a significant number of KM practices; and companies with a marginal propensity towards KM.,This study considers only KIBS, and future research should include other economic sectors. In addition, a convenience sample was used.,This paper improves awareness of managers of small companies concerning different KM approaches that can be adopted. It highlights that a conscious adoption of a KM strategy involves the introduction of a set of consistent practices.,The topic of KM approaches by small companies is still underdeveloped in the literature. Also, the paper proposes a multicontextual investigation that makes it possible to highlight the transversality of KM approaches across different countries or sectors.