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ORCID iD

0009-0002-1888-7300

Article Type

Research Article

Abstract

This study examines the impact of entrepreneurial ambidexterity, and the synchronization of exploratory and exploitative activities, on academic performance in university departments, and the role of digital capabilities in moderating this impact. Using a descriptive analytical approach, a questionnaire was distributed to 145 department heads at public universities in Duhok Governorate, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The data were validated using SPSS version 29 and SmartPLS 4.1.1, both of which confirmed the study's hypotheses. The results revealed a direct, statistically significant, positive correlation between entrepreneurial ambidexterity and departmental academic performance. Furthermore, digital capabilities were found to have a significant positive performance-modifying effect, enhancing the impact of ambidexterity on the performance of departments with higher digital proficiency. These findings carry potential policy implications for higher education institutions and government bodies in Iraq, suggesting that fostering digital transformation and balanced entrepreneurial practices can enhance academic performance and institutional competitiveness.

Keywords

Entrepreneurial Ambidexterity, Digital Capabilities, Academic Performance, Departmental Leadership, Higher Education.

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