In this study, we challenge the conventional understanding of ambidexterity as an unquestionable contribution to better performance. We combine the concept of ambidexterity and the notion of managerial capability to explore different effects of ambidexterity on innovation performance in the...

Drawing on the relational and knowledge-based views of competitive advantage, this study links leaders’ social ties and knowledge acquisition capability to competitive advantage of a firm. Specifically, it posits that leaders’ business ties and government ties have differential effects on...