In this study, we examine the association among network capability (NC), strategic flexibility (SF), organizational ambidexterity (OA), and strategic performance (SP). Furthermore, the interaction effect of NC and OA on SP is also tested. Data was collected from CEOs and owners/managers of SMEs in Pakistan. Correlation, regression and bootstrap analysis were conducted for the purpose of data analysis. Findings revealed a direct effect of NC on SF and SP. The results also confirm a mediating role of SF in the relationship between NC and SP. Moreover; the moderating role of OA in strengthening the relationship between NC and SP is also confirmed. Although the empirical evidence is well established that NC have substantial contributions in improving organizational performance; however, the existing body of knowledge especially in the context of SMEs is lacking to produce and present a strong evidence on the link between NC, organizational strategies and SP. Therefore, the results of this study suggest that SMEs should pay more attention towards network development and adopting flexible strategies. Therefore, it is concluded that NP are pertinent to make flexible strategies and to improve SP.

在这项研究中，我们研究了网络能力（NC），战略灵活性（SF），组织灵活性（OA）和战略绩效（SP）之间的关联。此外，还测试了NC和OA对SP的相互作用。数据来自巴基斯坦中小型企业的首席执行官和所有者/经理。为了进行数据分析，进行了相关，回归和自举分析。研究结果揭示了NC对SF和SP的直接影响。结果还证实了SF在NC和SP之间的关系中的中介作用。此外; 还证实了OA在加强NC和SP之间关系中的调节作用。尽管有充分的经验证据表明，NC在改善组织绩效方面有重大贡献；然而，现有的知识体系，尤其是在中小企业方面的知识体系，不足以产生和提供强有力的证据来证明NC，组织策略和SP之间的联系。因此，本研究结果表明，中小企业应该更加重视网络发展和采取灵活的策略。因此，可以得出结论，NP与制定灵活的策略和改善SP有关。