Organizational Mastery: The Impact of Strategic Leadership and Organizational Ambidexterity on Organizational Agility

This book explores the impact of strategic leadership and organizational ambidexterity skills on the strategic agility of an organization. It discusses the concept of ambidexterity, including its dimensions of exploratory and beneficiary innovation, adaptability, and alignment. It also expands on the concept of strategic leadership across five dimensions: managerial, transformational, political, communicative, and ethical. The fourth part focuses on a field study evaluating the results obtained from surveys of managers of large and medium-sized enterprises.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 129 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into the profound impact of strategic leadership and organizational ambidexterity skills on the strategic agility of a particular organization, spanning four insightful parts. In the first part, the concept of ambidexterity is explored, shedding light on its multifaceted nature and the challenges associated with organizational ambidexterity. It examines the dimensions of exploratory and beneficiary innovation abilities, adaptability, and alignment, providing a comprehensive understanding of this critical concept.

The second part delves into the realm of strategic leadership, expanding upon its conceptual framework and examining it across five distinct dimensions: managerial strategic leadership, transformational strategic leadership, political strategic leadership, communicative strategic leadership, and ethical strategic leadership. Each dimension is carefully examined, offering valuable insights into the diverse aspects of strategic leadership.

The third part of the book focuses on strategic agility, a crucial aspect of organizational success. It begins by introducing the concept of agility, encompassing organizational agility and its significance in today's dynamic business environment. The book then explores agility across the dimensions of competence, flexibility, responsiveness, and speed, providing a comprehensive framework for understanding and enhancing strategic agility.

In the fourth part, a field study is conducted, utilizing surveys of managers from large and medium-sized enterprises to evaluate the effectiveness of strategic leadership and organizational ambidexterity skills. The results of this study are analyzed, offering valuable insights and practical recommendations for enhancing strategic agility in organizations.

This book is a valuable resource for academics, bachelor, and graduate students in managerial sciences, as well as business leaders seeking to enhance their strategic acumen and competitiveness. It provides a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the key factors that contribute to organizational success, offering practical insights and strategies for achieving sustainable competitive advantage.

Weight: 232g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811675843
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022