An ambidextrous organization Multiple Choice (1) demonstrates major improvements in operating efficiency and (2) imposes tight control over R&D to limit exploration in the pursuit of breakthrough innovations. (1) entails the use of advanced statistical methods to identify and remove the causes of defects (errors) and undesirable variability in performing an activity or business process and (2) provides bottom-up guidance from operating managers, supervisory personnel, and employees regarding how to alter past practices. (1) emphasizes continuous improvement in all phases of operations as well as 100 percent accuracy in performing tasks, and involvement and empowerment of employees at all levels, and (2) focuses on how market conditions impact all value chain activities. (1) develops techniques for radically redesigning and streamlining how an activity is performed and (2) pursues quantum improvements in performance. (1) pursues continuous improvement in operating processes and (2) allows R&D to operate under a set of rules that permit exploration and the development of breakthrough innovations