International ambidexterity and firm performance in small emerging economies |
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| Authors: | Chia-Wen Hsu Yung-Chih Lien Homin Chen |
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| Affiliation: | 1. School of Management, Cranfield University, Cranfield, MK43 0AL, United Kingdom;2. Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HP, United Kingdom;3. School of Management, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, United Kingdom |
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| Abstract: | Conventional IB theories stress the importance and implications of a firm's exploitative strategy. However, the unprecedented competitive nature of contemporary business necessitates firm “ambidexterity” — the simultaneous execution of exploitation and exploration activities. Using balanced panel data of 207 Taiwanese firms spanning six years, this research examines the effects of international ambidexterity on firm performance. Findings reveal that ambidexterity promotes a firm's performance. For firms from small emerging economies, international ambidexterity is highly vulnerable to environmental complexity and sensitive to previous international experience and the firm's capability to conduct international business. These factors significantly moderate firm performance. |
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