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Abstract
Purpose
Considering the advent of Industry 4.0, organizations need to undergo digital transformation to survive disruptions owing to rapid technological changes. Accordingly, organizations should develop their adaptive capability to respond to these technological advancements and move ahead with their digital transformation journey.
Design/methodology/approach
Based on the author’s insights as a practitioner on digital transformation and based on existing theoretical frameworks, the author presents a conceptual framework on the determinants of adaptive capability required for digital transformation.
Findings
Organizations should develop their adaptive capability through improved learning capabilities and effective knowledge management system. They should also focus on exploring innovations and ideas and discard unwanted business processes to meet Industry 4.0 disruptions and achieve digital transformation.
Originality/value
This study has been done based on the author's academic research on adaptive capability and personal insights after engaging in several digital transformation engagements.
期刊介绍：
Development and Learning in Organizations: An International Journal is a unique management information resource for today"s busy managers who are seeking to develop their organization in the right direction. Case studies on leading companies and viewpoints from some of the best thinkers in the area of organizational development and learning combine to make this journal a very welcome addition to the management literature. In addition, as part of our special service, we scour through the mass of academic and non-academic literature to ensure that we keep up to date with the best and newest ideas. We then distil this information for our readers and present the most meaningful implications for managers in easy-to-digest reviews and commentaries.
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