Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.1080/1331677X.2019.1595084
Relationship between ambidexterity and entrepreneurial intensity
Maria-Soledad Castaño-Martínez
; University of Castilla-La Mancha, Albacete, Spain
Miguel Ángel Galindo Martín
; University of Castilla-La Mancha, Ciudad Real, Spain
María-Teresa Méndez-Picazo
; University Complutense of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Daniel Palacios-Marqués
; Universitat Politècnica de València, València, Spain
Abstract
Within organisational analysis, a concept that has been gaining importance has been organisational ambidexterity, where two factors play an important role: entrepreneurial intensity and innovations. The objective of this article is to analyse the relationship between entrepreneurial intensity and ambidexterity. The conceptualisation of ambidexterity distinguishes between ambidextrous activities and ambidextrous outcomes. To carry out this objective, we have tested several theoretical relationships. We have used partial least squares methodology to develop an empirical study in 25 European countries. Results confirm that collaboration networks have a positive effect on entrepreneurship intensity. This effect is greater than the one obtained by ambidextrous activities or new technologies. We also show that entrepreneurship intensity has a mediating role between ambidextrous activities and ambidextrous outcomes.
Keywords
Entrepreneurial intensity; ambidextrous activities; ambidextrous outcomes; innovation
Hrčak ID:
229768
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Publication date:
9.2.2021.
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