@inproceedings{SteiRossmannSz{\´a}sz2023, author = {Stei, Gerald and Rossmann, Alexander and Sz{\´a}sz, Levente}, title = {Learning two things at once : a new scale for ambidexterity}, booktitle = {2023 International Conference on Innovation, Knowledge, and Management (ICIKM), 9-11 June 2023, Portsmouth, United Kingdom, proceedings}, doi = {10.1109/ICIKM59709.2023.00019}, institution = {Informatik}, pages = {52 -- 56}, year = {2023}, abstract = {This research evaluates current measurement scales for ambidexterity and proposes a new approach for the measurement of this important construct. We argue that current measurement approaches may be unsuitable to capture the concept of ambidexterity. Through a systematic scale development process, we derive a measurement scale with dual items that simultaneously refer to both dimensions, exploitation and exploration, thus reflecting the true nature of ambidexterity. An extensive pre-test with 39 executives suggests that our scale is suitable for capturing ambidexterity. Our measurement model enhances conceptual clarity of ambidexterity and can serve as a base for future investigations of the concept.}, language = {en} }