Jansen et al. (2009)

Question 1

Structural differentiation

Answer 1

segmentation of the organizational system into subsystems, each focusses on developing particular attributes in relation to the requirements posed by its relevant external environment

Question 2

Integration mechanisms

Answer 2

mediate the relationship between structural differentiation and ambidexterity

Question 3

Types: informal

Answer 3

(senior team social integration)
o Attraction to the group
o Satisfaction with other members
o Social interaction among the group members
- Contribute to balanced resource allocation
- Establishes cross-fertilization across exploratory and exploitative activities (social)

Question 4

Types: fromal

Answer 4

(cross-functional interfaces)
- Bring together employees from differentiated units
o Liaison personnel (connecting two companies)
o Task forces, teams
- Create permeability (knowledge flow)
- Enable organizations to obtain and apply strategically valuable combinations (coordinate and integrate)

Question 5

Key Message

Answer 5

Structural differentiation provides an important, but insufficient structural attribute for ambidexterity