In exploratory innovations, with high levels of uncertainty,
radical change and strong emphasis on new
knowledge generation, it appears that OC works best
indirectly through innovativeness. One possible explanation
is that OC stimulates idea generation, flexibility, and
interaction among team members and thus enhances innovativeness,
which is of vital importance in exploratory
innovations, rather than project completion and overall
project performance. In exploitative settings, with regard
to MC, there is no evidence of any indirect effects of MC on
project performance through innovativeness.