Research on the impact of enterprise big data analytics capability on ambidextrous innovation capability – the mediating effect of agility

Abstract

ABSTRACT Big data analytics capabilities are playing an increasingly important role in enhancing innovation capabilities and establishing competitive advantages for enterprises. Based on RBT and dynamic capability theory, this study established the interaction model between big data analysis capability(BDAC), agility and ambidextrous innovation. Through the research data of 191 technology-based enterprises in China, this paper explore the relationship between BDAC and ambidextrous innovation, and analyse the mediating role of agility. The study found that among the three dimensions of BDAC (tangible resources, intangible resources, human resources), big data human resources and intangible resources have significant roles in promoting ambidextrous innovation capabilities, while big data tangible resources have no significant impact on ambidextrous innovation capability. Among them, intangible resources play a more significant role in promoting exploratory innovation, human resources play a more significant role in promoting exploitative innovation, and agility plays a partial mediating role in this. The research results have certain implications for enterprises to obtain value from big data systems.