A research agenda for the enterprise of the future
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to summarize the results of the first enterprise of the future industry roundtable. The purpose of the roundtable was to identify the major areas of research needed to help organizations transform themselves in order to achieve sustainable performance in a flat world.
Design/methodology/approach
The agenda consisted of individual presentations by thought leaders, followed by a roundtable discussion.
Findings
The group concluded that in order to help organizations transform themselves, a focused research effort was required in the following four areas; transformation through the co‐creation of new business ecosystems and strategies; new, non‐hierarchical organizational designs; creating ideal environments for attracting, retaining, and growing talent; integrating a myriad of technology components into a unified infrastructure.
Originality/value
Enterprise transformation is an expensive and risky undertaking. These findings provide an initial set of the most critical research areas needed for successful transformation. Decision makers can use these results as a guide for planning their future research agenda.
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Citation
Murray, A.J. and Greenes, K.A. (2006), "A research agenda for the enterprise of the future", VINE, Vol. 36 No. 2, pp. 119-124. https://doi.org/10.1108/03055720610682906
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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