Capability is simply the extent of someone’s or something’s ability to do a specified task.  In the context of business, it is the ability to carry out a strategic plan and achieve a long-term vision.  The term “organizational” is very broad.  However, many prominent authors such as Kotter and Heskett, Collins, etc. have conducted research and published books like Corporate Culture and Performance, Good to Great, etc. The assessments vary, however, our conclusion is that a certain recipe of organizational capabilities tends to exist in highly successful companies.  In addition, there are fewer constraints on these capabilities in highly successful companies.  Companies that are average to below average performers compared to their peers should assess their situation objectively to determine if they know the unmet needs of their markets, understand the individual and collective capabilities required to develop solutions to meet those needs, and whether their organization’s capabilities are moderately to severely constrained.