Dimensions Of Agility Research Articles

The Impact of Remote Work on Shaping Agility Attributes

The Impact of Remote Work on Shaping Agility Attributes

Hybrid machine learning-based model for evaluating the performance of agile-sustainable supply chains in the context of industry 4.0: a case study

In today’s world, businesses and, in general, supply chains have undergone extensive transformations, and relying solely on traditional metrics such as cost and quality cannot provide a comprehensive and complete evaluation of companies active in various sections of supply chains. One of the main concerns of supply chain managers is to create an integrated and comprehensive structure for evaluating the performance of active branches. In this context, this study presents a structure that, by simultaneously considering agility and sustainability metrics within the context of the industry 4.0, which has brought about fundamental changes in the supply chain environment in recent years, aims to evaluate the active branches in the dairy product supply chain. On the other hand, the increase in the volume of data produced in the supply chain environment and the development of the applications of machine learning algorithms in various fields, which offer better applications compared to intuitive approaches, have led this study to use hybrid data-driven approaches, which are a combination of expert-based methods and documented organizational data, to evaluate the performance of supply chain branches. Therefore, this study is innovative in terms of the evaluation metrics and the data-driven approach developed. In the first step, evaluation metrics appropriate to the dimensions of agility, sustainability, Industry 4.0, and general metrics were identified, and then the fuzzy best-worth method (FBWM) approach was used to weight the metrics. According to the findings, data-driven, marketing, overhead costs, delivery timeframe, and product quality were selected as the most important metrics. Subsequently, using the developed artificial neural network algorithm, which calculates the input weights of the metrics using the FBWM method, a model for evaluating the supply chain was presented, and the findings show that the developed approach performs better than other algorithms on the problem data with more than 92% accuracy.

Nurturing strategic agility through corporate venturing advisory: An exploratory analysis

This article investigates the role of corporate venturing (CV) advisory firms in fostering strategic agility in their clients, which are typically established, incumbent companies. While strategic agility, defined as the ability of a firm to adapt its strategic direction to create new value, is gaining prominence, the mechanisms for achieving agility through CV remain rather underexplored. Furthermore, traditional CV service providers have been categorized into “inside-out” and “outside-in” players, but a new category of service providers, i.e., the CV advisory firm, transcends these distinctions by offering integrated CV services. Hence, this paper focuses on the case study of Gellify, an international CV advisory firm supporting corporations in developing strategic agility. The results suggest the existence of four distinct CV services that nurture strategic agility, namely venture clienting, venture acquisition, venture building, and venture builder building. Each of these services influences the three key dimensions of strategic agility (i.e., resource fluidity, strategic sensitivity, and leadership unity) in distinct ways and provides different impacts on incumbent firms. This paper contributes to the understanding of how the CV services offered by advisory firms nurture strategic agility in established corporations, thus providing valuable insights into the evolving landscape of CV and strategic agility.

Measuring agility in local government agencies

PurposeThis paper develops an instrument of organizational agility. The instrument is utilized to assess the extent to which Ras Al Khaimah government agencies have adopted agility and to examine its impact on the achievement of strategic outcomes and employee satisfaction.Design/methodology/approachThe dimensions of agility are determined using factor analysis. The reliability of the dimensions is tested based on the Cronbach alpha coefficient, while the predictive validity of the instrument is assessed using correlation and multiple linear regression analysis. The extent to which Ras Al Khaimah government agencies adopted the dimensions of agility is assessed using one-sided T-test, and the difference between the levels of adoption of the dimensions is determined using one-way ANOVA. The relationships between agility the dependent variables of achieving strategic outcomes and employee satisfaction are assessed using multiple linear regression.FindingsThe paper determined two valid and reliable dimensions of organizational agility, namely leadership and strategic sensitivity and resource fluidity. Culture, a third reliable dimension found through factor analysis was found to influence agility indirectly. Government agencies have adopted the two dimensions that are found to increase the achievement of strategic outcomes and employee satisfaction.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper provides a valid and reliable measure for assessing organizational agility. This measure includes both enablers and capabilities. It adds to the limited empirical research on agility, particularly in the Arab world. The paper focused on local government agencies and its findings may not be applicable in other sectors.Practical implicationsThe measure can serve as an effective agility self-assessment tool for organizations, enabling them to identify areas for improvement and specific practices they need to adopt to enhance their agility. This, in turn, allows them to become more responsive to changes, achieve strategic outcomes and improve employee satisfaction.Originality/valueThis paper has important research and practical implications. It provides a valid and reliable measure of organizational agility with both enablers and capabilities. This measure can help organizations become agile and achieve higher strategic outcomes and employee satisfaction.

Redefining business intelligence agility: integrating the human-centred dimensions and developing a new measurement scale

ABSTRACT Business Intelligence (BI) has become essential in dynamic organisational environments, and there is consensus that BI must evolve with changing requirements to support key organisational agility capabilities – sense and response. However, there is a critical ambiguity in conceptualising and measuring BI agility, particularly regarding the importance of human-centred factors. This ambiguity results in organisational challenges in enhancing BI agility and a lack of studies evaluating its impact on traits like organisational agility. Therefore, our study redefines the concept of BI agility and introduces a revised BI agility scale, integrating human-centred aspects with technological factors, and challenging the prevailing notion that BI agility is primarily a technological feature. Using a mixed-methods approach, beginning with an extensive literature review and followed by in-depth interviews with BI practitioners, we identified key BI agility dimensions and developed corresponding scale items. Our findings present a new instrument for assessing BI agility, offering insights for further research and strategies to enhance BI agility in organisations.

Evaluation of agile attributes for low-cost carriers to achieve sustainable development using an integrated MCDM approach

PurposeSince conducting agile strategies provides sustainable passenger satisfaction and revenue by replacing applied policies with more profitable ones rapidly, the focus of this study is to evaluate agile attributes for managing low-cost carriers (LCCs) operations by means of resources and competences based on dynamic capabilities built on resource-based view (RBV) theory and to achieve sustainable competitive advantage in a volatile and dynamic air transport environment. LCCs in Turkey are also evaluated in this study since the competition among LCCs is high to gain market share and they can adapt quickly to all kinds of circumstances.Design/methodology/approachTwo well-known Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Methods (MCDM) named as the Stepwise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (SWARA) and multi-attributive border approximation area comparison (MABAC) methods by employing Picture fuzzy sets (PiFS) are employed to determine weight of agile attributes and superiority of LCCs based on agile attributes in the market, respectively. To check the consistency and robustness of the results for the proposed approach, comparative and sensitivity analysis are performed at the end of the study.FindingsWhile the ranking orders of agile attributes are Strategic Responsiveness (AG1), Financial Management (AG4), Quality (AG2), Digital integration (AG3) and Reliability (AG5), respectively, LCC2 is selected as the best agile airline company in Turkey with respect to agile attributes. SWARA and MABAC method based on PiFS is appropriate and effective method to evaluate agile attributes that has important reference value for the airline companies in aviation industry.Practical implicationsThe findings of this study will support managers in the airline industry to conduct airline operations more flexibly and effectively to take sustainable competitive advantage in unexpected and dynamic environment.Originality/valueTo the author' best knowledge, this study is the first developed to identify the attributes necessary to increase agility in LCCs. Thus, as a systematic tool, a framework is developed for the implementation of agile attributes to achieve sustainable competitive advantage in the airline industry and presented a roadmap for airline managers to deal with crises and challenging situations by satisfying customer and increasing competitiveness.

Why animals can outrun robots.

Animals are much better at running than robots. The difference in performance arises in the important dimensions of agility, range, and robustness. To understand the underlying causes for this performance gap, we compare natural and artificial technologies in the five subsystems critical for running: power, frame, actuation, sensing, and control. With few exceptions, engineering technologies meet or exceed the performance of their biological counterparts. We conclude that biology's advantage over engineering arises from better integration of subsystems, and we identify four fundamental obstacles that roboticists must overcome. Toward this goal, we highlight promising research directions that have outsized potential to help future running robots achieve animal-level performance.

Organizational Mindfulness Perspective on Driving Enterprise System Adaptation and Organizational Agility

Nowadays enterprise system(s) (ESs) have become a pervasive digital platform and are widely utilized by firms. However, uncertain environments require firms continuously adapt their ES. ES adaptation involves the postimplementation changes of an ES to meet changing business needs. How firms adapt their ES to facilitate organizational agility remains an understudied issue. Drawing from the literature of organizational mindfulness, this article holds that firms need to foster organizational mindfulness—a firm's willingness and capacity to capture and refine discriminatory details about its environments—to facilitate ES adaptation and organizational agility. We build and test a model based on 138 responses of Taiwanese manufacturing firms. Our findings demonstrate that organizational mindfulness can help firms to achieve better ES adaptation and organizational agility. Specifically, organizational mindfulness can facilitate not only ES adaptation but also entrepreneurial and adaptive agility that is the offensive and defensive dimensions of organizational agility. ES adaptation is mainly related to entrepreneurial agility. This article contributes to the agility literature by proposing and testing a model of how organizational mindfulness affects ES adaptation and organizational agility.

A Proposed Hybrid Model for Cost Management of Agility Smart Supply Chains Using Nanotechnology- Case Study

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a proposed hybrid model for managing the cost of agility smart supply chains using Nanotechnology. Methodology – The paper concentrates on a case study of the Egyptian Electric Cables company related to the new implementation of Nanotechnology in Egypt’s industrial sector. The data was collected through interviews with company officials specializing in Nanotechnology since 2022. The paper constructs a model for managing the cost of an agile smart supply chain using the Fuzzy Model. The methodology involves defining specific capabilities and attributes, establishing linguistic scales for performance evaluation, and computing fuzzy performance indices. These indices aim to quantify the performance of agile attributes and capabilities within the context of Nanotechnology’s application in smart supply chains, culminating in an overall Fuzzy Performance Index. Findings – The Egyptian Electric Cables company’s utilization of Nanotechnology within their agile smart supply chain demonstrates remarkable effectiveness, as indicated by the fuzzy performance index values. Their success appears in adeptly managing various factors: flexibility, allowing adaptability to market demands and diverse product ranges; responsiveness, ensuring strong supplier relationships and swift adjustments to market fluctuations; competence, exhibited through effective collaboration, product quality, and skilled workforce development; cost management, focusing on controlling expenses throughout the sourcing, manufacturing, and delivery processes; and performance, emphasizing efficiency, increased output, and resource optimization. These practical results prove the company’s success in integrating Nanotechnology to efficiently manage costs within its agile smart supply chain model. Originality – It is believed that there is no study to date examining the effect of using Nanotechnology on the cost management of agility smart supply chains. This paper contributes to the limited literature on Nanotechnology and cost management of agility smart supply chain. It develops a fuzzy model that integrates Nanotechnology within the scope of capabilities (Flexibility, Responsiveness, Competence, Cost, and performance) in sourcing, manufacturing, and delivery within the agile smart supply chain, the construction of this fuzzy model was guided by the researchers’ creation of the suggested hybrid model for agile smart supply chains, integrating Nanotechnology and leveraging advanced technologies. Keywords: Nanotechnology, Cost Management, Nano Supply Chains, Agility Supply Chains, Smart Supply Chains, Value Chains, RFID, 3D printing.

Enabling Agility Capabilities into Supply Chains: An Examination of Agility Dimensions on Firm Performance with Mediation of Supply Chain Performance

Enabling Agility Capabilities into Supply Chains: An Examination of Agility Dimensions on Firm Performance with Mediation of Supply Chain Performance

Enabling agility capabilities into supply chains: an examination of agility dimensions on firm performance with mediation of supply chain performance

Enabling agility capabilities into supply chains: an examination of agility dimensions on firm performance with mediation of supply chain performance

The Impact of Strategic Agility on Building the Intelligent Organization: A Field Study in Private Hospitals in Ibb City

The study aimed at identifying the impact of strategic agility on building the intelligent organization through the dimensions of strategic agility (strategic sensitivity, leadership unit, resource fluidity, decision –making agility, strategic vision, and response speed) and its role in building the intelligent organization in private hospitals. A comprehensive survey method was used to collect data, involving the administrative leaders in private hospitals in Ibb City. A total of 130 questionnaires were distributed to administrative leaders (general managers, department managers, department Head and their deputies). The study revealed numerous significant findings, including a statistically significant impact of strategic agility on building the intelligent organization. The study also indicated a significant impact of the dimensions of strategic agility (strategic sensitivity, resource fluidity, decision-making agility and response speed) on constructing the intelligent organization. However, there is no significant impact of the dimensions of strategic agility (leadership unit and strategic vision) on building the intelligent organization. The study recommended various suggestions, including the necessity for organizations to adopt the strategic agility approach, focus on resources, and establish a clear strategic vision to facilitate rapid interaction with the surrounding environment. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of involving the employees in developing a strategic plan that aligns with their mental and physical skills and orientations.

A Study of the Impact of Digital Competence and Organizational Agility on Green Innovation Performance of Manufacturing Firms—The Moderating Effect Based on Knowledge Inertia

Hierarchical regression is used to empirically investigate the impact of digital capabilities on green innovation performance, as well as the mediating role of organizational agility and the moderating effect of knowledge inertia. Based on the data from a large sample of 383 middle and senior managers from manufacturing companies, the dynamic capability theory is applied to SPSS 27.0. The results show that digital capability contributes to green innovation performance; knowledge inertia moderates the inverted U-shape between digital capability and green innovation performance; and two dimensions of organizational agility, market agility and operational adjustment agility, partially mediate the relationship between digital capability and green innovation performance. This paper contributes new ideas for companies to develop organizational agility, control knowledge inertia, enhance green innovation performance, and finally, sustainably gain a competitive advantage position.

Organizational agility among the leadership of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Misurata, and its relationship to institutional performance

gility and institutional performance, and to know the level of achievement of this modern type as a kind of distinguished and smooth administrative practices within the Faculty of Arts at Misurata University at the level of its leadership in a four-dimensional model, and to determine the type of relationship between it on the one hand and between Institutional performance on the other hand, in addition to determining whether there are statistically significant differences at that level attributable to the gender variables: (male, female) in the researched category, which is the permanent faculty members of the college, and the academic qualification: (Master’s, PhD), and the title. Career: (Head of a scientific department, a faculty member only) during the spring semester 2022 AD, where the research community represented all (175) faculty members in the concerned college, according to the faculty affairs office, and to achieve the objectives of the research, the descriptive approach was used, and a questionnaire consisting of (28) items that include the dimensions of organizational agility, as well as items related to the affiliated field, which is institutional performance. It has benefited from (35) questionnaire papers when analyzing, and the analysis and processing of data was using the statistical program (SPSS.23).

The Role of Digital Transformation in Reducing Financial and Administrative Corruption: By Application to One of The Local Government Units

The study aimed to Identify the role of digital transformation in reducing corruption in local administrative bodies and identify the level of development of local administrative bodies, Identify the challenges facing the role of digital transformation in developing local administrative bodies. Identify the causes of corruption in local administrative bodies., Develop proposals to activate the role of digital transformation in developing local administrative bodies, reach a proposed work plan to activate the role of digital transformation in developing local administrative bodies to reduce corruption. Moreover, the study relied on the following methods: A descriptive and analytical approach, using a questionnaire to collect data from employees of the local administration center in Mokattam, Cairo Governorate. A field study approach, using interviews with employees and the public benefiting from those services to reduce the appearance of corruption. The study reached several recommendations and proposals, the most important of which are: Linking the role of digital transformation to the local strategic plan. Developing more effective methods of management and organization to reduce direct interaction with citizens. Strengthening the competitive position of localities by creating an integrated system for collecting and storing data and the ability to update it continuously. Paying attention to creative ideas and working to achieve them. Building a new role for digital transformation that is directly related to reducing the appearance of any type of corruption. Benefiting from experts specialized in the field of digital transformation. Increasing cooperation and coordination between local authorities and other administrations. In addition, the study found that the level of development of local administrative bodies in Egypt is still relatively low. This is due to several factors, including: Lack of funding and resources. Lack of qualified staff. Lack of a clear vision and strategy for digital transformation. Keywords: Digital transformation – Financial corruption – Administrative corruption – Local government units

Strategic Agility and Organizational Performance in Selected Manufacturing Firms in South-South Nigeria

This paper focused on the influence of strategic agility on organizational performance in selected manufacturing firms in South-South Nigeria. The general objective of the study was to examine the effect of strategic agility on organizational performance in selected manufacturing firms in South-South Nigeria. The research questions and hypothesis were formulated to work with the research objective. A survey research design was adopted for the study and a sample size of 177 respondents were drawn from the population of 319. The major instrument for data collection was structured questionnaire administered to the respondents using Bowley’s formula for proportionate representation from the population. The data collected were analyzed using simple percentage and Simple Linear Regression Analysis. Results showed that strategic agility dimension of strategic leadership and organizational flexibility had a statistical influence on organizational performance with X1= R2 = 666 and X2 = 763 at 0.05 level of significance. Based on the findings of the analysis, the study concludes that, the dimensions of strategic agility (strategic sensitivity and core competence) are relational aspect that affects organizational performance. Consequently, it is recommended that every organization should be empowered with the dimensions of strategic agility to help them navigate complex and ever-changing business environment successfully.

Unlocking the key dimensions of organizational agility: A systematic literature review on leadership, structural and cultural antecedents

AbstractThis paper presents the first comprehensive systematic literature review of articles from the last five years published on enterprise-scaled agility and offers practical insights for organisations looking to become more agile. The management literature on agile structures is still relatively scarce and fragmented, but emerging. Our results highlight the characteristics, advantages and tensions created by agility at the organisational level, and give insight for executives to support their decisions on organisational design. By examining the structural, cultural, and leadership antecedents that are necessary for success, this paper contributes to the ongoing debate about agile organisations. The concept of ‘Agility Forest’ proposed here will contribute to the better understanding of the connections between structure, culture, and leadership.

Systematic Literature and Expert Review of Agile Methodology Usage in Business Intelligence Projects

Background: Agile methodology is known for delivering effective projects with added value within a shorter timeframe, especially in Business Intelligence (BI) system which is a valuable tool for informed decision-making. However, identifying impactful elements for successful BI implementation is complex due to the wide range of Agile attributes. Objective: This research aims to systematically review and analyze the integration of BI within Agile methodology, providing valuable guidance for future projects implementation, enhancing the understanding of effective application, and identifying influential factors. Methods: Based on the Kitchenham method, 19 papers were analyzed from 288 papers, sourced from databases like Scopus, ACM, IEEE, and others published in 2016-2022. Meanwhile the extracted key factors impacting agile BI implementation were validated by qualified expert. Results: Agile was discovered to provide numerous benefits to BI projects by promoting flexibility, collaboration, and rapid iteration for enhanced adaptability, while effectively addressing challenges including those related to technology, management, and skills gaps. In addition, Agile methods, including tasks such as calculating cycle time, measuring defect backlogs, mapping code ownership, and engaging end users, offered practical solutions. The advantages included adaptability, success, value enhancement, cost reduction, shortened timelines, and improved precision. The research additionally considered other critical Agile elements such as BI tools, Agile Practices, Manifesto, and Methods, thereby enhancing insights for successful implementation. Conclusion: In conclusion, the research outlined Agile BI implementation into seven key factor groups, validated by qualified expert, providing guidance for BI integration and practices, and establishing a fundamental baseline for future applications. Keywords: Agile Methodology, Business Intelligence (BI), Expert Judgement, Kitchenham, Systematic Literature Review (SLR)

임상간호사의 학습민첩성에 대한 개념분석

This is a conceptual analysis conducted to identify the concept and properties of clinical nurses' learning agility using a hybrid model. The concept is identified through a reviewing of literature in the theoretical phase, andthen, we conducted in-depth interview using focus group interview to using of fieldwork phase. As a result of this study, nurses' learning agility was classified into four dimensions: sensitivity to change, applicability of experiential learning, responsiveness in relationships, and cognitive flexibility, and was defined by four attributes and 11 indicators. In conclusion, the learning agility of clinical nurses was defined as the ability to quickly recognize situations, to flexibly respond, and to interactively perform nursing practice based on experiential learning in newly and challenging situations. The significance of this study is that it provides a basis for understanding and promoting learning agility by identifying conceptual attributes of learning agility in clinical nurses. Based on the findings of this study, it is suggested to develop a learning agility measurement tool that reflects nurses' learning agility attributes and indicators.

How social networking ties mediate the associations between enterprise social media affordances and employee agility?

The rising diffusion of enterprise social media (ESM) platforms worldwide necessitates a deeper understanding of how specific ESM affordances impact contemporary performance parameters such as employee agility. Drawing motivation from the propositions of the affordance theory, social network theory, and the extended scholarly work on ESM, agility, and networking, we conceptualized a sequential model to determine how three ESM affordances—self-expression via microblogging, recognition via paralinguistic digital affordances (PDAs), and network externality—associate with two types of social networking ties (instrumental and expressive) and how these ties further associate with employee agility—measured through proactivity, adaptability, and resilience. Analysis of data collected from 318 Chinese professionals with experience using ESM in their workplaces revealed the following positive relationships: (a) PDAs and externality are associated with both instrumental and expressive ties, while microblogging is associated with expressive ties only; (b) instrumental ties are associated with proactivity, adaptability, and resilience, while expressive ties are associated with proactivity and resilience only; (c) instrumental ties mediate the relationships between PDAs and all agility dimensions, as well as between externality on the one hand and proactivity and resilience on the other; and (d) expressive ties mediate the relationships between the affordances and both proactivity and resilience. These findings yield valuable theoretical and practical insights.