The development of an exploratory capability: An analysis of the social networks of project holders in a R&D center of a multinational company
Dynamic capabilities are based on organizational processes which differ according to the level of exploratory of the project.Is there a relationship between the characteristics of social network of project holders and the development of an exploratory capability? To answer that question, we collected data during four years on four teams involved in exploratory project in a semiconductor company. The network structure and type of ties facilitate the development of exploratory capabilities. In particular, core/periphery structure enhances the development of such capabilities.