Yanan Feng
Joint actions with large partners and small-firm ambidexterity in asymmetric alliances: the mediating role of relational identification
Feng, Yanan; Teng, Da; Hao, Bin
Authors
Da Teng
Bin Hao
Abstract
This study investigates the role of relational identification in the relation between joint actions and small-firm ambidexterity in asymmetric alliances. Using survey data on Chinese high-technology firms, we find that joint problem-solving and joint sensemaking are both positively associated with small firm's relational identification. We also find a positive relationship between small firm's relational identification and knowledge exploration and exploitation. More importantly, we show that relational identification mediates the relationships between joint actions (i.e., joint problem-solving and joint sensemaking) and small-firm ambidexterity, except for the relationship between joint sensemaking and small-firm knowledge exploitation. This study advances our understanding of the association between joint actions and ambidexterity by providing a social identification explanation.
Citation
Feng, Y., Teng, D., & Hao, B. (2019). Joint actions with large partners and small-firm ambidexterity in asymmetric alliances: the mediating role of relational identification. International Small Business Journal, 37(7), 689-712. https://doi.org/10.1177/0266242619842592
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Mar 18, 2019 |
Online Publication Date | Apr 8, 2019 |
Publication Date | Apr 8, 2019 |
Deposit Date | Apr 29, 2019 |
Publicly Available Date | Mar 28, 2024 |
Journal | International Small Business Journal: Researching Entrepreneurship |
Print ISSN | 0266-2426 |
Electronic ISSN | 1741-2870 |
Publisher | SAGE Publications |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 37 |
Issue | 7 |
Pages | 689-712 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1177/0266242619842592 |
Keywords | Asymmetric alliance; Exploration; Exploitation; Relational identification; small firm |
Public URL | https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1848162 |
Publisher URL | https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0266242619842592 |
Additional Information | Copyright © 2019 by SAGE Publications |
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