Essays about: "Balancing Exploitation and Exploration"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words Balancing Exploitation and Exploration.

1. 1. Managing Innovation in Knowledge-Intensive SMEs: A Multiple Case Study of Balancing Exploration and Exploitation

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Anders Persson; Filip Mannefred; [2023-07-20]
   Keywords : Ambidexterity; Innovation management; Innovation Strategy; Innovation Processes; Knowledge-Intensive firms; SMEs;

   Abstract : Managing the innovation processes and strategies is a common challenge for companies due to the complexity and difficulties of creating processes that favor exploitation and exploration, and not limiting the capabilities to one or the other. Being able to have a split focus and balancing these capabilities constitutes a paradox since stability and predictability are associated with exploitation, and since risk and unpredictability are associated with exploration. READ MORE

3. 2. The Paradox of Mixing the Old with the New : A Case Study of Knowledge Recombination in the Digital Age

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Sofia Waris Copic; Jennifer Kasprzyk; [2022]
   Keywords : Digital Transformation; Digital Transformation Strategy; Exploration and Exploitation; Knowledge Management; Knowledge Recombination;

   Abstract : Background: Companies in their search for value creation face different challenges when undertaking digital transformation (DT). Incumbent firms struggle differently than smaller-sized or newer firms because of their characteristics. READ MORE

4. 3. To Dance at Two Weddings - How Do Individuals Experience the Tensions of Balancing Exploration and Exploitation?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : David Kobs; Isabel Andersson; [2022]
   Keywords : Individual Ambidexterity; Exploration; Exploitation; Organizational Ambidexterity; Roles; Identity; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The aim of this study is to investigate how individuals handle the tensions of balancing explorative and exploitative work tasks. Methodology: Using an abductive approach and following the interpretive research traditions, this qualitative case study is based on 12 semi-structured interviews in one single organization. READ MORE

5. 4. Balancing Innovation and Operation in Organizations:A Multiple Case Study on Ambidexterity

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Mohannad AlNujoom; Hisham Abu Sitta; [2021]
   Keywords : Ambidexterity; Exploitation; Exploration; Ambidexterity tensions; Innovation; Operation;

   Abstract : Background: Since quick change is one of the most distinguishing qualities of today's market, organizations must be able to cope with it and match markets by keeping up with new market trends and wants, as well as adapting to changes in market features. This can be achieved by pursuing both exploration and exploitation to ensure success in the short and long term. READ MORE

6. 5. Management Control Systems as a Package and its role of enabling Organizational Ambidexterity in SMEs : An exploratory study

   University essay from Jönköping University

   Author : Richard Lind; Hanna Åberg; [2020]
   Keywords : Management Control Systems; Management Control Systems as a Package; Levers of Control; Organizational Ambidexterity; Exploration; Exploitation; SMEs;

   Abstract : Background – A firm that achieves organizational ambidexterity is managing the balancing act of refining existing capabilities while also discovering new opportunities in the marketplace. It has shown that the achievement of organizational ambidexterity will lead to better perfor- mance but also long-term survival. READ MORE