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TY - JOUR
T1 - The relationship between dynamic capabilities, the firm’s resource base and performance in a post-disaster environment
AU - Battisti, Martina
AU - Deakins, David
PY - 2017/2/1
Y1 - 2017/2/1
N2 - This article draws on quantitative survey evidence to explore the role of dynamic capabilities in a post-disaster environment, that of Christchurch in New Zealand after the 2010 and 2011 series of major earthquakes. We develop a model to examine the relationship between dynamic capabilities, disaster-related changes to the firm’s resource base and its performance. The hypotheses are tested using a sample of 545 small firms that have been affected by the earthquakes. Results highlight the importance of a firm’s proactive posture and capability to integrate resources in recognising new opportunities in an environment characterised by high volatility and increased uncertainty. These findings offer important theoretical and practical implications.
AB - This article draws on quantitative survey evidence to explore the role of dynamic capabilities in a post-disaster environment, that of Christchurch in New Zealand after the 2010 and 2011 series of major earthquakes. We develop a model to examine the relationship between dynamic capabilities, disaster-related changes to the firm’s resource base and its performance. The hypotheses are tested using a sample of 545 small firms that have been affected by the earthquakes. Results highlight the importance of a firm’s proactive posture and capability to integrate resources in recognising new opportunities in an environment characterised by high volatility and increased uncertainty. These findings offer important theoretical and practical implications.
KW - disaster
KW - earthquake
KW - New Zealand
KW - recovery
U2 - 10.1177/0266242615611471
DO - 10.1177/0266242615611471
M3 - Journal article
VL - 35
SP - 78
EP - 98
JO - International Small Business Journal
JF - International Small Business Journal
SN - 0266-2426
IS - 1
ER -