We study the evolution of firms' exploration–exploitation allocations and their long-term
performance outcomes. Extending current ambidexterity theory, we suggest that not only …

Prior studies have emphasized that structural attributes are crucial to simultaneously
pursuing exploration and exploitation, yet our understanding of antecedents of ambidexterity …

While sustainable high performance requires the capacity to simultaneously explore and
exploit, the management literature is divided on the most feasible and efficient route toward …

Significant ambiguity remains in the literature regarding the conceptualization of
organizational ambidexterity. We unpack this construct into one with two dimensions we …

Prior research on ambidexterity has limited its concern to balancing exploration and
exploitation via particular modes of operation. Acknowledging the interplay of tendencies to …

This meta-analysis examines the conditions under which structural and contextual
approaches help balance exploration and exploitation. Drawing on heterogeneous samples …

Although ambidexterity is usually cited as a mean to achieve above average sustainable
performance, theory indicates that due to trade-offs between exploitation and exploration at …

Research Summary Organizational ambidexterity reflects an organization's capacity to
balance the pursuit of exploration and exploitation. Although the role of time has been …

Scholars have emphasized an organization's ability to simultaneously pursue exploratory
and exploitative activities-referred to as organizational ambidexterity-as critical to ensuring a …

The organizational ambidexterity literature conceptualizes exploration and exploitation as
conflicting activities, and proposes separation-oriented approaches to accomplish …