Gautam Ahuja
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Gautam Ahuja is a towering figure in strategic management and innovation, best known for his foundational work on how firms search for new knowledge to drive technological change. His research illuminates the delicate balance between exploration and exploitation, showing how organizations navigate the tension between refining existing capabilities and pursuing novel breakthroughs. In his landmark 2002 study, “Something Old, Something New,” Ahuja conducted a longitudinal analysis of the global robotics industry, demonstrating that firms dynamically shift their search behavior—from local to distant—depending on their performance and environmental pressures. This work, with over 3,300 citations, reshaped our understanding of organizational learning and innovation strategy. Beyond this, Ahuja’s broader contributions include seminal insights into the role of alliances, networks, and knowledge spillovers in shaping competitive advantage. His research consistently bridges rigorous empirical methods with real-world relevance, earning him a place among the most cited scholars in management. A former editor of *Organization Science* and a recipient of the Academy of Management’s prestigious Scholarly Achievement Award, Ahuja continues to influence how scholars and practitioners think about innovation, strategy, and organizational adaptation.
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