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  1. 16. The Dawn of a New Era : A Case Study of an Incumbent Car Manufacturer’s Transition to Electric Cars

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Yashar Modiri; Oskar Olsson; [2020]
    Keywords : organizational ambidexterity; exploration; exploitation; dynamic capability; structural ambidexterity; domain separation; agile management; organizational inertia; ambidextrous leadership; senior leadership; transformation; knowledge diffusion; knowledge integration; goal alignment; innovation; electric cars; Volvo Cars;

    Abstract : How do firms tend to their current viability while remaining competitive in the long-term? This question lays out the basis for this thesis by highlighting their conflicting logics through the concept of organizational ambidexterity. Literature makes a distinction between competing in mature markets and existing technologies (exploitation) versus new markets and new technologies (exploration). READ MORE

  3. 17. Changing the Engine While Flying the Plane

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Lukas Bohlin Willfors; Måns Lindquist; [2020]
    Keywords : Public sector innovation; Co-creation; Ambidexterity; Sensemaking; Civil servant ideal;

    Abstract : Governments around the world are experiencing increasingly complex issues to solve. They are battling to make means meet ends, while citizens are relying on their governments to mitigate challenges so complex that their extent is unknown. These wicked challenges include global warming, financial crises and the COVID-19 crisis. READ MORE

  4. 18. Management Control Tools and Firm Ambidexterity

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Semi Serifi; Gabriel Aniol; [2020]
    Keywords : PSFs; MCS; Management control tools; audit firm; IT firm; reuse economics; expert economics; explore; exploit.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Abstract Title: ​Management control tools and firm ambidexterity Seminar date: ​2020-06-03 Course: ​BUSN79 - Business Administration: Degree project in Accounting and Finance. Authors: ​Gabriel Aniol & Semi Serifi Advisors: ​Anders Anell Key words: ​PSFs, MCS, Management control tools, audit firm, IT firm, reuse economics, expert economics, explore, exploit. READ MORE

  5. 19. Balancing Innovation: An investigation on the effects of individual ambidexterity on employee motivation

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Claire Holm Chow; Isabella Hong; [2020]
    Keywords : Individual ambidexterity; Work motivation; Motivators; Hygiene factors; Innovation;

    Abstract : Like Darwin's finches that adapted to their changing natural environment, firms must also adapt to their changing business environment to survive. Determining which firms are the survivors and which are not, can be explained by Organizational ambidexterity. READ MORE

  6. 20. Making the shift

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

    Author : Richard Skårelid; Frank Emericks; [2020]
    Keywords : Organizational ambidexterity; Investment process; Capital budgeting;

    Abstract : In this study we explore how a company meets the challenge of changing their balance from incremental to more radical innovation. When faced with the challenge of new technology, climate change, and digitalization, several industries need to change their core business in order to stay relevant. READ MORE