Navigating market turbulence : a configurational perspective of ambidextrous innovation in strengthening organizational resilience in sub- Saharan Africa

dc.contributor.authorOkrah, Andrews Osei
dc.contributor.authorBoso, Nathaniel
dc.contributor.authorMensah, Henry Kofi
dc.date.accessioned2025-08-11T12:32:02Z
dc.date.issued2025-07
dc.description.abstractThis study investigates the relationship between ambidextrous innovation capabilities and organizational resilience in Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Ghana, with a focus on the moderating role of external market turbulence. Drawing on data from 285 MSMEs, the research adopts a quantitative approach, employing confirmatory factor analysis and Hayes PROCESS Macro to test the hypotheses. The findings reveal that ambidextrous innovation – comprising both exploitative and exploratory dimensions – positively influences organizational resilience, enabling firms to adapt to challenges and capitalize on opportunities. Additionally, the study highlights the significant moderating effect of external market turbulence, wherein higher turbulence levels strengthen the positive impact of ambidextrous innovation on resilience. These results contribute to the literature on innovation and resilience by providing empirical evidence from the sub-Saharan African context, particularly in MSMEs operating in volatile markets. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed, with recommendations for MSMEs to foster balanced innovation capabilities to enhance their resilience in uncertain environments. The study also identifies areas for future research, including exploring additional contextual variables and expanding similar studies to other regions.
dc.description.departmentGordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
dc.description.embargo2027-01-14
dc.description.sdgSDG-17: Partnerships for the goals
dc.description.urihttp://www.tandfonline.com/loi/rajm20
dc.identifier.citationAndrews Osei Okrah, Nathaniel Boso & Henry Kofi Mensah (2025) Navigating market turbulence: A configurational perspective of ambidextrous innovation in strengthening organizational resilience in sub-Saharan Africa, Africa Journal of Management, 11:2, 152-175, DOI: 10.1080/23322373.2025.2514999.
dc.identifier.issn2332-2373 (print)
dc.identifier.issn2332-2381 (online)
dc.identifier.other10.1080/23322373.2025.2514999
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/103867
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherNISC Pty (Ltd) and Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group
dc.rights© 2025 Africa Academy of Management. This is an electronic version of an article published in Africa Journal of Management, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 152-175, DOI: 10.1080/23322373.2025.2514999. Africa Journal of Management is available online at : http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/rajm20.
dc.subjectAmbidextrous innovation
dc.subjectOrganizational resilience
dc.subjectMicro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)
dc.subjectMarket turbulence
dc.subjectSub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
dc.titleNavigating market turbulence : a configurational perspective of ambidextrous innovation in strengthening organizational resilience in sub- Saharan Africa
dc.typePostprint Article

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