Proposition and validation of a measurement scale for dynamic capacity development in organizations

Objective:  this study aims to build and validate a measurement scale of the component elements and the organizational mechanisms for the development of dynamic capabilities (DC) in organizations. Method: the research methodology was based on a quantitative and descriptive approach, with bibliographic data collection and through an e-survey in 137 organizations in southern Brazil. The scale validation was performed by structural equation modeling (SEM) with the SmartPLS 3.2.8 software. Results: the final scale proposed for measuring the component elements and the organizational mechanisms for CD development had three dimensions and twenty indicators. The findings demonstrate that the articulation of the indicators of the component elements and the mechanisms for the development of dynamic capacities results in a scale that weighs several aspects related to the existence of DC development in organizations. Originality/Relevance: although there are efforts in the development of scales on DC, there is a theoretical gap regarding the creation of scales and measurement instruments, since these capacities are linked to the internal processes of organizations. In view of this, this study proves to be relevant in addressing the proposition and validation of a scale based on the development of DC that allows new empirical investigations and theoretical discussions. Theoretical / methodological contributions: this research provides an academic resource for the use of the scale proposed in future research and expands the possibility of developing the theme of dynamic capabilities in organizational studies.