Thesis supervisor: Johannes Kirch
Location of studies (in Hungarian): Budapest Business School Abbreviation of location of studies: BGE
Description of the research topic:
In the past 20 years there has been a lot of international research and interest in the field of ambidexterity. Combination of exploitation and exploration are very important drivers of economic success in the future. Particularly in these days, characterized by digital transformation, intelligent solutions with both forms can create sustainable growth. The research topic is well developed in theory. What is lacking is a practice-oriented transfer and generation of new solutions for industrial companies, especially for SMEs.
Professional goal: To deepen the understanding of interdependencies of modern innovation approaches and traditional innovation management and to derive starting points for ambidextrous cooperative approaches that integrate both perspectives.
Modern approaches are considered to boost the innovative capability of organizations. But many traditional organizations are facing difficulties applying these methods. Combinations and / or hybrid models could integrate both worlds and help organizations to develop innovative products.
Research Question 1: What are success factors to implement structural ambidexterity solutions in SME companies?
Research Question 2: What are suitable hybrid models and methods that integrate exploitation and exploration in companies?
Required language skills: English Recommended language skills (in Hungarian): English