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Multilevel integration of exploration units : beyond the ambidextrous organization

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  • Sihem Ben Mahmoud-Jouini

    (CRG - Centre de recherche en gestion - X - École polytechnique - IP Paris - Institut Polytechnique de Paris - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)

  • Florence Charue-Duboc

    (CRG - Centre de recherche en gestion - X - École polytechnique - IP Paris - Institut Polytechnique de Paris - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)

  • François Fourcade

    (CRG - Centre de recherche en gestion - X - École polytechnique - IP Paris - Institut Polytechnique de Paris - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)

Abstract

How firms combine incremental and radical innovation? The ambidextrous model suggests to differentiate exploration units from exploitation units. We show the importance of integration between these entities in outlining the tensions between them. We suggest that integration takes place on a multilevel basis and relies on various mechanisms.

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  • Sihem Ben Mahmoud-Jouini & Florence Charue-Duboc & François Fourcade, 2007. "Multilevel integration of exploration units : beyond the ambidextrous organization," Post-Print hal-00263304, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-00263304
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    Cited by:

    1. Florence Charue-Duboc & Franck Aggeri & Valérie Chanal & Gilles Garel, 2010. "Managing exploratory innovation," Post-Print halshs-00496341, HAL.
    2. Sylvain Lenfle, 2008. "Exploration and Project Management," Post-Print hal-00404168, HAL.
    3. Mario Le Glatin & Pascal Le Masson & Benoit Weil, 2018. "Can organisational ambidexterity kill innovation? A case for non-expected utility decision making," Post-Print hal-01808566, HAL.
    4. Elfindah Princes, 2019. "Ambidextrous Leadership in Manufacture Industry in Indonesia," GATR Journals jmmr228, Global Academy of Training and Research (GATR) Enterprise.

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