Organizational Transformation in Hybrid Contexts: Integrating Ambidexterity and Dynamic Capabilities – A Systematic Literature Review

Authors

  • Kurniana Kurniana IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
  • Bambang Juanda IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
  • Anny Ratnawati IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
  • Zenal Asikin IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38035/gijea.v4i3.1155

Keywords:

Organizational Transformation, Ambidexterity, Dynamic Capabilities, Hybrid Organizations, Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

This study aims to examine and integrate the perspectives of ambidexterity and dynamic capabilities in explaining organizational transformation, particularly within hybrid organizational contexts. Although both perspectives have been widely applied in strategic management literature, prior studies tend to treat them separately, resulting in a limited understanding of the mechanisms underlying organizational transformation. This study employs a systematic literature review approach following the PRISMA protocol. Data were collected from Scopus and Web of Science databases, focusing on peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2010 and 2025. The selection process involved identification, screening, eligibility assessment, and inclusion stages to ensure the quality and relevance of the selected studies. The findings indicate that ambidexterity plays a critical role in balancing exploration and exploitation, while dynamic capabilities function as key mechanisms through sensing, seizing, and transforming processes. The integration of these perspectives provides a more comprehensive framework for understanding how organizations achieve sustained transformation, particularly in managing the complexity of institutional logics within hybrid contexts. This study contributes to the literature by developing an integrated conceptual framework linking ambidexterity and dynamic capabilities in organizational transformation. It also identifies key research gaps and proposes a future research agenda, particularly in the context of hybrid organizations and dynamic institutional environments.

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2026-08-30

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Kurniana, K., Juanda, B., Ratnawati, A., & Asikin, Z. (2026). Organizational Transformation in Hybrid Contexts: Integrating Ambidexterity and Dynamic Capabilities – A Systematic Literature Review. Greenation International Journal of Economics and Accounting, 4(3), 880–893. https://doi.org/10.38035/gijea.v4i3.1155

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Vol. 4 No. 3 (2026): Greenation International Journal of Economics and Accounting (July - August 2026)

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