Validation of the Ambidextrous Behavior Model of Managers in Cultural Organizations
Keywords:
Ambidextrous behavior, managers, cultural organizations, structural equation modeling, PLSAbstract
This study aimed to validate the model of managerial ambidextrous behavior and examine the relationships among its dimensions in cultural organizations. This quantitative study employed Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to test a conceptual model derived from prior qualitative research. The statistical population consisted of 280 senior and middle managers from major cultural organizations in Tehran, from which a sample of 162 participants was selected using Cochran’s formula. Data were collected באמצעות a structured questionnaire based on ambidextrous behavior constructs. Reliability was confirmed using Cronbach’s alpha (above 0.7), and validity was verified through Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Due to non-normal data distribution (Kolmogorov–Smirnov test), Partial Least Squares SEM (PLS-SEM) was applied using SPSS, AMOS, LISREL, and SMART PLS software. The results indicated that all factor loadings were significant at the 0.01 level, and the AVE, composite reliability, and communality indices were within acceptable ranges. Structural path coefficients were positive and statistically significant, demonstrating that balanced leadership, strategic thinking, targeted human capital acquisition, cultural resource management, and mission-oriented creativity significantly influenced organizational and stakeholder outcomes. The overall model fit index (GOF=0.56) confirmed satisfactory model fit and predictive capability. The validated model demonstrates strong fit and highlights the critical role of managerial ambidextrous behavior in enhancing organizational performance, innovation, and stakeholder outcomes in cultural organizations.
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