The role of cluster governance in SMEs’ dynamic absorptive capacities
Combining the Knowledge-Based View of Clusters and the dynamic capabilities approach, our goal is to identify how the governance structure of a cluster can increase the dynamic absorptive capacity of member companies. A longitudinal qualitative study of members of the governance of a French SME cluster shows the key role of both direct involvement of the governance structure in individual and collective actions, and indirect as an intermediary between firms and relevant expertise. This original ‘intermediated’ management model of knowledge has important managerial implications.