THE POWER OF ADAPTABILITY: STRATEGIES FOR RECONFIGURABLE ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12799033

Authors

  • Milica Katarina Jovanovic Serbian Economic Centre, Brankova 30, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.
  • Nenad Aleksandar Markovic University Business Academy, Cvećarska 2, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia

Keywords:

Reconfigurable Organizations, Organizational Flexibility, Active Leadership, Knowledge Management, Change Readiness

Abstract

This paper synthesizes various theoretical concepts and empirical studies to explore the characteristics of contemporary organizations that can survive and thrive in discontinuous environments. Building on the model of reconfigurable organizations proposed by Galbraith et al. (2002), this study delves into the essential characteristics that enable such organizations to maintain adaptability and resilience. These characteristics include active leadership, knowledge management, continuous learning, flexibility, integration, employee commitment, and change readiness. The paper illustrates how these elements contribute to the design of a reconfigurable organizational structure, characterized by the ongoing redesign of processes and structures through strategic resource redeployment. The insights provided here emphasize the importance of these enablers in fostering organizations capable of dynamically adjusting to ever-changing conditions, ensuring long-term sustainability and success

Published

2024-07-23

How to Cite

Jovanovic , M. K., & Nenad , A. M. (2024). THE POWER OF ADAPTABILITY: STRATEGIES FOR RECONFIGURABLE ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS. Interdisciplinary Research Journal of Management and Social Sciences (IRJMSS), 11(3), 11–24. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12799033

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 3 (2024): July-August

Section

Original Peer Review Articles
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