How Do Firms Adapt to Discontinuous Change? : Bridging the Dynamic Capabilities and Ambidexterity Perspectives
Journal
California Management Review
ISSN
0008-1256
ISSN-Digital
2162-8564
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2016-08-01
Author(s)
Abstract
This article develops a conceptual integration of the dynamic capabilities and ambidexterity perspectives in order to understand how firms adapt to discontinuous change. Based on three illustrative case studies, it demonstrates that it is not possible to identify a universal set of dynamic capabilities. Rather, the distinct set of capabilities required depends on which of three modes of adaptation (structural separation, behavioral integration, or sequential alternation) has been prioritized. This article contributes a contingency perspective to dynamic capability research and offers guidance to managers about the alternative approaches they could take when seeking to adapt to environmental discontinuities.
Language
English
Keywords
Dynamic Capabilities
Ambidexterity
Discontinuities
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
HSG Profile Area
SoM - Responsible Corporate Competitiveness (RoCC)
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
Haas School of Business, University of California
Publisher place
Berkeley, Calif.
Volume
58
Number
4
Start page
36
End page
58
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
244661