Search for dissertations about: "Organizational ambidexterity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 swedish dissertations containing the words Organizational ambidexterity.

  2. 1. Continuous change in mature firms

    Author : Kamilla Kohn Rådberg; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; mature and dynamic complex organizations; Ambidexterity; corporate entrepreneurship;

    Abstract : To create growth and prosperity for firms in mature yet dynamic industries, it is suggested essential to develop the capability of ambidexterity. Ambidexterity can be described as the ability to combine increased efficiency with the creation and development of new capabilities, through simultaneously balancing the logics of exploitation and exploration, either this is related to technologies, products or processes. READ MORE

  4. 2. Mastering change through innovative initiatives: Contextual ambidexterity as a process

    Author : Johanna Pregmark; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Contemporary context; Contextual ambidexterity; Action research; Exploration; Change models; System change; Innovation;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on how innovative work, driven within an established organization, can be a component for mastering change in a contemporary context. This issue has been widely addressed; however, clear solutions have not yet been obtained, in either practice or theory. READ MORE

  5. 3. Balancing Control and Breakthrough in Public Management

    Author : Klas Palm; Håkan Wiklund; Johan Lilja; Sverker Alänge; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; innovation; ambidexterity; quality management; public administration.;

    Abstract : Previous research shows that a good balance between focus on development of existing processes with development of new and innovative products, processes or services has a positive effect on organizational excellence. However, the relationship between these two quality perspectives is not easy to maintain and it is a challenge for every organization to find an appropriate balance between them. READ MORE

  6. 4. Tensions experienced and balancing strategies used in Agile Software Development environments

    Author : Carin Lindskog; John Sören Pettersson; Monika Magnusson; Johan Netz; Fredrik Karlsson; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Agile Software Development; Contradictions; Paradoxical tensions; Ambidexterity; Grounded Theory; Activity Theory; Use case study; Information Systems; Informatik;

    Abstract : To achieve efficiency in rapidly changing environments, working methods that promote change and flexibility are needed. Thus, the Agile ways of working (i.e. READ MORE

  7. 5. Building innovation capability in retail : Towards a systematic and sustained approach to innovation in large retail organizations

    Author : Karla Marie Batingan Paredes; Innovationsteknik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; innovation capability; ambidexterity; innovation management; Retail; Sweden;

    Abstract : Innovation has received widespread attention in research and in the business world because it plays a crucial role in organization survival and longevity. This especially rings true in the retail industry, as opportunities and challenges confront retailers due to the ongoing disruption of the industry. READ MORE