Purpose: This study aims to examine in the context of high involvement exporting Mexican firms a model which suggests that a blend of absorptive and dynamic capabilities is necessary to build and sustain their competitiveness in international markets. Design/methodology/approach: Data were...

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to study the effect of firm-specific capabilities on performance in regional polarization. Design/methodology/approach: The study develops and tests a theoretical model relating regional economic characteristics and firm-specific capabilities to performance....

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to introduce the special issue which aims to provide a better understanding of the extent of regional polarization across different economic sectors and its impact on the business environment and strategies of firms in Latin America....