Journal of Applied Sciences1812-56541812-5662Asian Network for Scientific Information10.3923/jas.2014.2067.2072TiantianGao YezhuangTian QianqianYu 1220141418The aim for this study is to explore the change of relationship between manufacturing
dynamic capabilities and enterprise performance in different level of dynamism
of the firms external environment. Data from International Manufacturing Strategy
Survey in 2009 was used to examine this relationship by hierarchical regression
analysis. The results show that, dynamic capabilities can promote enterprise
performance. A nonlinear, inverse U-shaped moderation is revealed, implying
that the relationship between dynamic capabilities and enterprise performance
is strongest under intermediate levels of dynamism but comparatively weaker
when dynamism is low or high. These results improve the contingent relationship
of dynamic capabilities and enterprise performance, providing theoretical and
practical guidance to manufacturing enterprises for dynamic capabilities building.]]>Teece, D.J., G. Pisano and A. Shuen,199718509533Wang, C.L. and P.K. Ahmed,200793151Eisenhardt, K.M. and J.A. Martin,20002111051121Helfat, C.E. and M.A. Peteraf,2009791102Shamsie, J., X. Martin and D. Miller,20093014401452Teece, D.J.,20072813191350Makadok, R.,200122387401Chmielewski, D.A. and A. Paladino,200745462483Hitt, M.A., R.D. Ireland, S.M. Camp and D.L. Sexton,200122479491Cepeda, G. and D. Vera,200760426437Winter, S.G.,200324991995Sirmon, D.G. and M.A. Hitt,20093013751394Zollo, M. and S.G. Winter,200213339351Schreyogg, G. and M. Kliesch-Eberl,200728913933Levinthal, D.,20002000pp: 363-379pp: 363-379Noble, M.A.,1997178599Levitt, B. and J.G. March,198814319340