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Organizational Ambidexterity and Performance: Quadratic and Moderating Effect Under Differing Degree of
Market Orientation
Yao-Ping Peng, National Chung Hsing University
Ku-Ho Lin, National Chung Hsing University
This study employs the dynamic capabilities view to investigate the direct effect of development of an
organization's explorative and exploitative capabilities on organizational tensions. Two indicators are used to
test ambidexterity; synchronizing the development of explorative and exploitative capabilities can reduce
tensions. The research subjects consisted of electronics manufacturing firms in Taiwan developing new hightech
products. A total of 154 valid questionnaires were recovered. A hierarchical multiple regression model was
used for hypothesis testing. The findings of this study indicate that exploitative capabilities have a positive
effect on organizational tensions. In addition, ambidexterity and interaction of ambidexterity and environmental
dynamism have negative influences on organizational tensions. Finally, there are some conclusions, theoretical
and practical implications, limitations and suggestions provided for future studies. (For more information, please
contact: Yao-Ping Peng, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan: s91370001@mail2000.com.tw)
Investigating Profitability Differences between Hotel MNEs and DMEs in South Mediterranean European
Countries
Ioanna Giannoukou, University of Patras
George Anastassopoulos, University of Patras
Christina Beneki, Technological Educational Institute of Ionian Islands
The aim of the paper is to investigate the determinants of performance of hotel multinational enterprises'
subsidiaries and domestic firms in France, in Italy, in Spain, in Greece and in Portugal. The data permits a
comparison between a group of MNEs subsidiaries and a group of DMEs for the period 2000 – 2009. An
econometric model has been employed to find support for the ownership advantages model of foreign
production. Estimation results indicate that, multinationality has a positive impact on firms' performance. The
analysis also reveals that the determinants of performance of MNEs and DMEs partially differ. (For more
information, please contact: Christina Beneki, Technological Educational Institute of Ionian Islands, Greece:
christinabeneki@gmail.com)
An Investigation into the Cultural and Religious Determinants of National Competitiveness
Hamid Yeganeh, Winona State University
Relying on data drawn from the World Economic Forum, Schwartz Value Types, and World Value Survey, this
study aims at investigating the cultural and religious determinants of national competitiveness. The empirical
analyses show that after controlling for the effects of socioeconomic development, culture and religiosity still
have important implications for national competitiveness. More specifically, it is found that Autonomy, Hierarchy
and Mastery cultural dimensions are likely to foster, but Conservatism, Egalitarianism and Harmony dimensions
tend to impede national competitiveness. Furthermore, it is found that regardless of the religious denomination,
religiosity by itself remains a serious hindrance to national competitiveness. By referring to the Modernization
Theory, the implications are discussed, and some avenues for future research are pointed out. (For more
information, please contact: Hamid Yeganeh, Winona State University, USA: hyeganeh@winona.edu)
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