Essays about: "Exploration and exploitation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 103 essays containing the words Exploration and exploitation.

1. 1. Circumventing The Bias. A case study of a company's capital budgeting process and its link to achieving organizational ambidexterity

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Alexander Williamsson; Leo Bastås; [2024]
   Keywords : Capital budgeting; ; Organizational Ambidexterity; Exploitation; Exploration;

   Abstract : This study utilizes in-depth interviews to examine the capital budgeting process of a multinational company, in order to understand its approach to organizational ambidexterity. When faced with a harsh economic environment and tougher financial demands, it is crucial for firms to exploit profitable capabilities in the short-run, but also to explore future highly uncertain opportunities. READ MORE

3. 2. In Pursuit of Ambidexterity The ambidextrous nature of a small enterprise and its implications on NPD - A Case Study

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Emil Landén; Emil Tullock; [2023-07-20]
   Keywords : ambidexterity; ambidextrous; organization; ambidexterity in smaller organizations; corporate culture; new product development;

   Abstract : Innovation is a crucial determinant of success in today’s highly competitive and fast-paced climate. This forces organizations to focus on developing future business solutions while still exploiting their existing resources to stay profitable. READ MORE

4. 3. 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

5. 4. Exploring the relationship between absorptive capacity and ambidexterity-Swedish context

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Christian Daboura; [2023-07-18]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This study explores the relationship between ambidexterity and absorptive capacity by conducting a quantitative research study on a sample of 31 companies that operate in different industries in Sweden. The data was collected from the companies’ annual reports and analyzed by using statistical methods through SPSS software. READ MORE

6. 5. The Potential of Intentional Ambiguity: The Role of Leadership Development Programmes in Organisational Change

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Miguel Riscado Pereira; Nelson Henry Kakumba; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : Ambidexterity; Emergent Change; Intentional Ambiguity; Knowledgeability; Leadership; Leadership Development; Organisational Change; Reflexivity;

   Abstract : This paper examines the role of leadership development programmes (LDPs) in organisational change, through a case study of Volvo Group's Exploration programme aimed at emerging leaders. Through 27 interviews divided between executive members, programme facilitators and former programme participants, a more detailed picture is painted about the programme and the organisation’s change effort from a rule-based to a value-based approach to leadership. READ MORE