Management information systems and organizational agility: a bibliometric analysis

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to complex relationship between management information systems (MIS) and organizational agility, identifying gaps and key themes to guide future research in this domain.

Design/methodology/approach

A systematic extraction of 578 relevant articles from the Scopus database was conducted to provide an in-depth bibliometric analysis of the evolving role of MIS in enhancing organizational agility. Data analysis and visualization were performed using R Studio and VOSviewer.

Findings

The analysis highlights significant publication trends and identifies leading countries, institutions and journals in MIS and organizational agility research. Collaborative efforts from nations such as the USA, China and the UK, were prominent, focusing on information technology alignment, strategic agility and big data analytics. This study delineates distinct research clusters and future research questions, offering a clear trajectory for ongoing exploration in the field.

Originality/value

To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is one of the first to provide a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the intersection between MIS and organizational agility. It offers valuable insights into research trends and future directions while emphasizing the need for MIS deployment, thereby contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the field.

Citation

Hameed, I.M., Singla, J. and Goel, R. (2024), "Management information systems and organizational agility: a bibliometric analysis", Competitiveness Review, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/CR-08-2024-0157