Evaluation of the Variables in the Development of Dynamic Capabilities in Organizations with Respect to the Role of Senior Management

José de Jesús Reyes Sanchez; Mario Alberto Garcia Camacho; Hugo Jimenez Alvarez; Erika Darzee Estrada García

doi:10.55927/eajmr.v4i4.115

Authors

José de Jesús Reyes Sanchez TECNM / ITS Fresnillo
Mario Alberto Garcia Camacho TECNM / ITS Fresnillo
Hugo Jimenez Alvarez TECNM / ITS Fresnillo
Erika Darzee Estrada García Secretaria de Educación de Veracruz

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/eajmr.v4i4.115

Keywords:

Dynamic Capabilities, Top Management, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Learning, SME Competitiveness

Abstract

This study examines the role of top management in fostering dynamic capabilities within SMEs amid an increasingly uncertain economic landscape. Using a quantitative correlational approach with surveys and interviews, the study explores the relationship between dynamic capabilities (absorption, innovation, learning, adaptation) and strategic dimensions (strategy, organization, HR, technology). Results show that SMEs with proactive leadership and strategic vision demonstrate higher adaptability and innovation, supporting long-term resilience. The findings underscore the importance of leadership in promoting learning, knowledge management, and tech integration. Future studies are encouraged to investigate other factors affecting business sustainability.

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