Agile characteristics of employees and their role in risk management
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22129496 |
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| Authors | Andrzej Olak (0000-0002-0551-8592, State University of Applied Sciences in Jaroslaw), Waldemar Karwowski (0000-0002-9134-3441, University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszow) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 01-10 |
| Publication date | 2021-11-03 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2395-6518 • E-ISSN: 2395-6518 |
| Publisher | Maya Global Education Society (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.18510/hssr.2021.961 |
| OpenAlex | W3210963767 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 26 |
Purpose of the study: In order to survive in the face of contemporary risks, organizations are forced to initiate the evolution of employee behavior towards developing agile traits. The article, based on the concept of agility and classification of agile employee characteristics defined in the literature, aims to present the theoretical model of the behavior of agile employees in the face of organizational risk. Methodology: The model presented in the article was developed on the basis of a critical analysis of the literature in the field of agile management and risk management. Main Findings: One of the possible reactions of modern enterprises to the emergence of organizational risk is promoting employee agility. An agile employee is able to effectively anticipate problems related to the occurrence of risk, has the ability to solve problems related to the occurrence of risk. Such an employee is able to implement innovative ideas and perform his duties effectively in stressful conditions, as well as propose new procedures or processes for his area of work. Applications of this study: The presented model of agile behavior of employees in the face of organizational risk is of a utilitarian nature and can be implemented in the organizational culture of various entities, including small and medium-sized enterprises. Novelty/Originality of this Study: Research originality: The article allows for a better understanding of the need to develop agile traits in employees and the possibility of using them to eliminate or minimize risks. The article may be an inspiration for further research on the role of employee agility in the enterprise
Agile software development · Business · Creativity · Knowledge management · Novelty · Organizational culture · Originality · Political science · Process management · Public relations · Risk management · Sociology · Business and Economic Development · Collaboration in agile enterprises · Computer Science · Psychology · Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management
| Highly cited | No |
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