Generolo Jono Žemaičio Lietuvos karo akademija

This paper is based on case studies research focusing on innovative ambidexterity as well as on the concept of dynamic capabilities. The aim of the paper is to identify a similarities and connect these two approaches. The analysis is centered on the exploration and exploitation activities which then are compiled into dynamic capabilities leading to innovations. The findings in the paper demonstrate that the somewhat elusive concept of dynamic capabilities can be untangled through the use of exploration and exploitation activities. The dynamic capabilities and the associated innovative ambidexterity create flows of innovative products and services that in turn lead toward the creation of sustained competitive advantages. The paper demonstrates that the existing research on innovative ambidexterity activities can be a key contributor to increasing our understanding of dynamic capabilities. This finding is valuable for both researchers and practitioners.

The demographic decline, economic uncertainty and high unemployment rate allow predicting the exit from the market the weakest privately run HEIs. The aim of the paper is to identify strategies that privately run HEI might pursuit in current high-velocity environment sustaining competitive advantages. Author applied the dynamic capabilities framework as a theoretical foundation and propounded four research questions. Having investigated the stage of Latvian privately run HEI industry consolidation, authors answered the first research question: what should be the cornerstone of a HEI long term strategic plan in current industry consolidation stage? Then authors conducted the survey of students’ opinions among different privately-run Latvian HEIs and answered second research question: what educational philosophies have been adopted by many privately run HEIs: customer or product oriented approach towards students? Next, the research paper identifies the necessity of product oriented approach and determined dynamic capabilities for such strategic move. Finally, authors answered on the forth research question: is it possible to develop and sustain the competitive advantage, pursuing international strategies by exploiting a HEI’s resource and capabilities? The paper has potential to generate a scholar’s discussions and might lead to further research.