... ambidexterity, by using boundary spanning to achieve a form of hybrid ambidexterity. Design/methodology/approach We conducted a multi-site field study of three platform-based software development organizations, chosen through theoretical sampling. We collected qualitative data through interviews...

...Xiaodan Liu; Chao Su; Jin Yin Purpose Social networking services (SNS) empower users with a robust capability to connect with others and manage their social relationships. However, as the size of users’ social networks increases, coupled with the inherent boundary-spanning technical features...

... benchmarking pertains to the team representation activity of boundary spanning. The literature on virtual team performance primarily focuses on team characteristics, among which network closure is generally considered a positive factor. This study further examines how boundary spanning helps mitigate...

... organizational boundaries to attract multiple local partners. Global companies must engage in boundary spanning to successfully communicate and create a sense of community with smaller local partners despite status and cultural differences. The collaboration between Google and developers in China deserves...