Organizational Ambidexterity: Balancing Exploitation and Exploration for Sustained Performance
Journal
Organization Science
ISSN
1047-7039
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2009-09-21
Author(s)
Abstract
Organizational ambidexterity has emerged as a new research paradigm in organization theory, yet several issues fundamental to this debate remain controversial. We explore four central tensions here: Should organizations achieve ambidexterity through differentiation or through integration? Does ambidexterity occur at the individual or organizational level? Must organizations take a static or dynamic perspective on ambidexterity? Finally, can ambidexterity arise internally, or do firms have to externalize some processes? We provide an overview of the seven articles included in this special issue and suggest several avenues for future research.
Language
English
Keywords
Ambidexterity
Exploitation
Exploration
Knowledge
Innovation
Organization Design
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
Informs
Publisher place
Hanover Maryland USA
Volume
20
Number
4
Start page
685
End page
695
Pages
11
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
56169