Organizational ambidexterity: a critical review and development of a project-focused definition

Yacoub Petro, Udechukwu Ojiako*, Terry Williams, Alasdair Marshall

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Abstract

The objective of this paper is to explore a project-focused understanding of contemporary organizational ambidexterity literature. As part of this process, a taxonomical analysis of the elements and components of the concept of organizational ambidexterity is undertaken. Findings suggest that a project-focused notion of organizational ambidexterity involves different levels, dimensions, and mechanisms. The predominant contribution of this study resides within the taxonomy study, which provides a platform for a more holistic understanding of organizational ambidexterity as a multifaceted concept applicable to the project management discipline.
Original languageEnglish
Article number03119001
Number of pages20
JournalJournal of Management in Engineering
Volume35
Issue number3
Early online date12 Feb 2019
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2019

Keywords

  • organizational ambidexterity
  • taxonomical analysis
  • project management

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