DYNAMIC CAPABILITIES: proposition of an analysis tool for a defense industry in Brazil

Abstract

ABSTRACT Purpose – This study starts from the observation that there is a mismatch, in Brazil, between the strategic actions listed in the National Defense Strategy, and the capabilities of Strategic Defense Companies. Design/methodology/approach – The study is classified from the point of view of the approach to the problem, as qualitative , using the single case study method. Findings – The use of the DC-Defense instrument will enable Strategic Defense Companies to know their dynamic capabilities, so that they can, in their strategic planning, develop actions that allow them to generate competitive advantage. Research limitations/implications – As a research limitation, it is pointed out the study of a single case, IMBEL, but the data of Strategic Defense Companies are not available, due to the complexity and sensitivity of the products and technologies involved, which demands secrecy on the part of the high management. Practical implications – The DC-Defense instrument aims to help Strategic Defense Companies to know their dynamic capabilities and set goals in their strategic plans, which allow them to generate competitive advantage. Originality/value – In this study, an instrument called Dynamic Capacities in Defense (DC-Defense) was proposed..