The Use of Agile Practices in Shaping the Organization's Competitive Advantage

• Autorzy: Maria Kocot , Andrzej Olak
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of implementing agile practices on shaping an organization's competitive advantage in a dynamically changing business environment. Design/methodology/approach: The study was based on a quantitative analysis of data collected through a survey questionnaire among 303 respondents from different organizations to assess the extent to which the implementation of agile practices contributes to building a competitive advantage. Findings: Research has shown that organizations that implement agile practices, such as continuous adaptation, learning, improvement, and rapid response to change, are able to build and maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace more effectively. The strong correlation between organizational agility and competitive advantage suggests that agility is a key success factor in today's fast-paced business environment. Research limitations/implications: The main limitation is the dependence on respondents' subjective assessments, which may affect the reliability of the results. In addition, the geographical and industry coverage of the survey may not be representative of all sectors. Practical implications: For practitioners, the results highlight the importance of adapting agile practices in organizational management to effectively respond to changing market conditions and build a competitive advantage. Social implications: The implementation of agile practices can also contribute to a better understanding of customer needs and preferences, which has a direct impact on the public perception of the value of the products and services offered by organizations. Originality/value: The study contributes to the literature by empirically exploring the relationship between organizational agility and competitive advantage, emphasizing the holistic nature of agility as an integrated system influencing an organization's ability to adapt and innovate. (original abstract)

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Competitive advantage; Agile management; Management efficiency; Enterprise competitiveness; Competitive behaviour

PL

Przewaga konkurencyjna; Zwinne zarządzanie; Sprawność zarządzania; Konkurencyjność przedsiębiorstwa; Zachowania konkurencyjne

• Czasopismo: Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska
• Rocznik: 2024
• Numer: z. 196 Współczesne zarządzanie = Contemporary Management
• Strony: 225--240

Twórcy

autor

Maria Kocot

• University of Economics in Katowice, Poland

autor

Andrzej Olak

• The State University Of Technology And Economics in Jaroslaw, Poland

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DOI

10.29119/1641-3466.2024.196.15