Making an organization more flexible and agile: The significance of information technology and open innovation
ISSN: 0258-0543
Article publication date: 16 October 2018
Issue publication date: 25 October 2018
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.
Design/methodology/approach
This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.
Findings
Multinational corporations can enhance the positive impact of different aspects of IT on organizational agility by engaging in open innovation activities. Effective collaboration with external partners gives valuable access to additional capabilities that augment those in-house and help such firms to more swiftly respond to change within unpredictable environments.
Originality/value
The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
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Citation
(2018), "Making an organization more flexible and agile: The significance of information technology and open innovation", Strategic Direction, Vol. 34 No. 11, pp. 23-25. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-08-2018-0175
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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