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Indexed by:期刊论文

Date of Publication:2021-01-10

Journal:PROJECT MANAGEMENT JOURNAL

Volume:51

Issue:5

Page Number:556-572

ISSN No.:8756-9728

Key Words:ambidexterity; project-based organization; efficiency; flexibility; antecedents

Abstract:Through an exploratory multiple-case study in the context of project-based organizations in China, this study aims to identify the antecedents that facilitate three prevalent types of ambidexterity, namely, structural, sequential, and contextual ambidexterity. To understand and theorize on this phenomenon, seven case studies with 76 qualitative interviews were held. The results show that unpredictable and changing environments set the enabling context for ambidexterity, whereas design choices involving dimensions of structure, processes, empowerment, rewards, and human resource policies serve as structural antecedents. The managers and employees who respectively behave in supportive and initiative ways ultimately trigger different types of ambidexterity.