Description
In this conceptual paper, we describe how IT and knowledge strategies, resources and capabilities co-evolve and collectively influence firm agility. We briefly examine links between business strategy and IT and knowledge strategies, and also between agility and firm performance. To do so, we conduct a comprehensive literature review. Using the resource-based view of the firm and a dynamic capabilities perspective, we build a research model and put forward eight propositions to be tested in future studies. We argue that a holistic view that takes into account interacting, co-evolving aspects of business, IT and knowledge is necessary if we are to understand the drivers and impacts of firm agility in complex, dynamic business ecosystems.
Recommended Citation
Chan, Yolande; Denford, James; and Wang, Junjun, "The Influence of IT and Knowledge on Firm Agility and Performance" (2015). AMCIS 2015 Proceedings. 4.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2015/ITAgility/GeneralPresentations/4
The Influence of IT and Knowledge on Firm Agility and Performance
In this conceptual paper, we describe how IT and knowledge strategies, resources and capabilities co-evolve and collectively influence firm agility. We briefly examine links between business strategy and IT and knowledge strategies, and also between agility and firm performance. To do so, we conduct a comprehensive literature review. Using the resource-based view of the firm and a dynamic capabilities perspective, we build a research model and put forward eight propositions to be tested in future studies. We argue that a holistic view that takes into account interacting, co-evolving aspects of business, IT and knowledge is necessary if we are to understand the drivers and impacts of firm agility in complex, dynamic business ecosystems.