Managerial Social Networks and Ambidexterity of SMEs: The Moderating Role of a Proactive Commitment to Innovation

Ciarán Heavey, Zeki Şimşek, Brian C. Fox · 2015 · Human Resource Management

Summary. Top managers' extensive social networks inside and outside their firms help small and medium-sized technology companies achieve ambidexterity—the ability to pursue both existing and new business directions simultaneously. However, networks only drive innovation when managers actively commit to pursuing innovative opportunities. The study of SME leaders confirms that network breadth matters, but only when paired with genuine proactive commitment to innovation.

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Heavey, C., Şimşek, Z., & Fox, B. C.. (2015). Managerial Social Networks and Ambidexterity of SMEs: The Moderating Role of a Proactive Commitment to Innovation. Human Resource Management. https://doi.org/10.1002/hrm.21703

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DOI: 10.1002/hrm.21703
Countries: Ireland, United States
Regions: Europe, North America
Categories: innovation-theory, entrepreneurship, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28