Organizational Structure Strategies: Implications for Employee Engagement and Adaptation
(Systematic Literature Review)
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https://doi.org/10.61492/betok.v1i1.505Keywords:
Organizational structure, Employee engagement, Adaptability, Digital transformation, SLRAbstract
This research aims to elucidate the context and theoretical frameworks influencing organizational structures that affect employee engagement and adaptation throughout digital transformation. This study employs the PRISMA systematic review methodology by examining 15 empirical publications concerning organizational structure, employee engagement, and flexibility in digital transformation from 2017 to 2024 across diverse nations. A concise summary and suggestions for future research agendas are provided for each applicable theory. This analysis indicates that, despite extensive prior research, the majority of studies examine the development of organizational structures through employee involvement. Moreover, the employed theories, including agile theory, transformational leadership theory, and resilience theory, underscore the significance of organizational agility, adaptive leadership, and organizational resilience. This research contributes to stakeholders and shareholders in developing an appropriate organizational structure for the Company's sustainability, while also providing references for future researchers conducting literature reviews on organizational structure, employee engagement, and adaptability in digital transformation.
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