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Unpacking Ambidexterity At The Individual Level

Author
Yu, Gun Jea
Abstract
Previous research in the ambidexterity literature at the individual level focuses on finding characteristics of ambidextrous individuals. In this dissertation, I extend the current literature by suggesting a new way of conceptualizing ambidexterity using work experience theory and by operationalizing ambidexterity at the individual level using past work experience. I develop hypotheses about the outcomes of ambidextrous individuals that I test using data from the R&D centers of a multidivisional electronics firm. The results indicate that the assignment of both exploration and exploitation to individuals has a positive effect on individual performance.
Date Issued
2013-08-19Subject
Ambidexterity; middle manager; R&D management
Committee Chair
Besharov, Marya L.
Committee Co-Chair
Burton, Mary Diane Burton, Mary Diane Besharov, Marya L.
Committee Member
Diciccio, Thomas J; Khessina, Olga M; Khessina, Olga M; Diciccio, Thomas J
Degree Discipline
Industrial and Labor Relations
Degree Name
Ph. D., Industrial and Labor Relations
Degree Level
Doctor of Philosophy
Type
dissertation or thesis