Managerial Cognition: A Review and Reconceptualisation

International Journal of Business Society, Vol. 4, Issue 8
Dhia Ali NomanDr. Mas Bambang BarotoNajla AyeshDr. Mohammed Abdulellah Yousuf Saeed
Managerial cognitionCognition of environmentCognition of resourcesDynamic capabilityManager’s perception
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Abstract

The managerial cognition construct has been used in strategic management literature to illustrate various organisational phenomena related to organisational capabilities building and strategic outcomes. This article reviews the relevant literature to determine key dimensions of this construct and offer a reconceptualisation of managerial cognition. Based on the dynamic theory and managerial cognition perspective, this article distinguishes between cognition of environment and cognition of resources as two subsets of managerial cognition. This article then advances that cognition of the environment and cognition of resources can differentially and complementarily influence the creation of capabilities of an organisation and its competitive advantage.

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Article Details
Volume & IssueVol. 4, Iss. 8
Publication DateSep 30, 2020
Authors
Dhia Ali Noman
Dr. Mas Bambang Baroto
Najla Ayesh
Dr. Mohammed Abdulellah Yousuf Saeed
DOI
10.30566/ijo-bs/2020.36
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