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The Power of Calling: How Founder CEOs Drive Ambidexterity and Innovation in Firms

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Date
26/09/2024
Author(s)
Pan, J., Hmieleski, K.M., Ma, B., Lysova, E.I., Tang, Z.
Publication
The Power of Calling: How Founder CEOs Drive Ambidexterity and Innovation in Firms. It will open in a new tabThe Power of Calling: How Founder CEOs Drive Ambidexterity and Innovation in Firms

This study examines why founder CEOs drive higher innovation performance, extending upper echelons theory. Analyzing 200 Chinese high-tech SMEs, it finds that founder CEOs leverage ambidextrous firm strategy, with effects strengthened by a sense of calling. Findings highlight the ‘founder advantage’ and contribute to cross-cultural management research. 

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