Business & Management Studies

Abstract

This study undertakes a systematic review to gain insight into existing empirical studies on the field of ambidexterity, to synthesize and categorize the antecedents, outcomes and moderators of ambidexterity and develop suggestions for future research. Based on a systematic literature review of 92 articles published in 46 peer-reviewed academic journals from 2000 to 2020, various research perspectives were synthesized into a comprehensive framework of ambidexterity. We developed a conceptual model of ambidexterity grounded in selected theoretical lenses to advance our understanding of the different antecedents, moderators, and outcomes of ambidexterity. Α fine-grained understanding of ambidexterity is presented that contributes to management literature by synthesizing ambidexterity published research findings and identifying the mechanisms of effective ambidexterity. This study is valuable when aiming to map the development of the ambidexterity field over time and improve organizational performance.