Analysis of the structural measures of flexibility and agility using a measurement theoretical framework

Organizational Agility Conceptual Model

“…Each framework has a similar approach to agility in organization and concepts to describe it. One camp of the researchers (Alberts & Hayes, 2003;Bottani, 2010;Cai, 2013;Charbonnier-Voirin, 2011;Dyer & Shafer, 1998;Eshlaghy et al, 2010;Giachetti et al, 2003;Jackson & Johansson, 2003;Lin et al, 2006;Ren et al, 2009;Sharifi & Zhang, 2001;Yusuf et al, 1999) use the framework of agility enablers and capabilities which help organizations to achieve agility. The second group of researchers (Charbonnier-Voirin, 2011;Gehani, 2010;Goldman et al, 1995;Sherehiy et al, 2007;Vázquez-Bustelo et al, 2007) try to identify main practices that agile organizations use in their daily operations.…”

“…Second capability -aptitude to read the market -refers to the organizational ability to see the changes in the market and identify the opportunities. The third capability in Charbonnier-Voirin (2011) framework -aptitude to integrate organizational learning, refers to the organizational capacity to align employee skills and experience with those of organization Other authors identify similar organizational capabilities that help organizations to deal with challenges arising from environmental change, and summarize them according to four principles: responsiveness, competency, flexibility/adaptability, and quickness/speed (Eshlaghy et al, 2010;Giachetti et al, 2003;Lin et al, 2006;Ren et al, 2009;Sharifi & Zhang, 2001;Yusuf et al, 1999). Macro perspective on the organizational capabilities can identify organizational agility as a higherorder dynamic capability itself, which can enhance performance by effectively adjusting organization to environmental changes (Cai, 2013).…”

Complexity Analysis of Industrial Organizations Based on a Perspective of Systems Engineering Analysts

“…These properties will give industrial enterprises more ability to cope with increased environmental uncertainty and adapting to the faster pace of change of today's markets (Giabchetti et al 2003). The industrial organizations are sometimes viewed as an intrinsic structural property of the system.…”

“…A methodology based on a simulation model to analyze the complexity in mixed-model assembly production systems was suggested by (Kamrani and Adat 2008). A measurement framework to analyze the structural properties of the enterprise system was presented (Giabchetti et al 2003). A complexity measure was developed for the business process level inside the organization on one product (e.g.…”

Communicating supply chain risks and mitigation strategies: a comprehensive framework

“…In order to adapt quickly and effectively to the changing environment, supply chains need to be flexible and work in a more collaborative manner. Businesses have recognized the potential competitive advantages of being resilient in a volatile market condition, being agile for coping with increased environmental uncertainty and reacting within smaller windows of opportunity for decision-making (Giachetti et al 2003). However, implementing appropriate strategies is important, because any strategic investments based on poorly considered 'competencies' could be detrimental (Narasimhan et al 2004;Sawhney 2006).…”