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The organisational impact of agility: a systematic literature review

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  • Tien Nguyen

    (Curtin Singapore - an offshore campus of Curtin University, Australia)

  • Cat Vi Le

    (University of Economics and Law
    Vietnam National University)

  • Minh Nguyen

    (University of Economics and Law
    Vietnam National University)

  • Gam Nguyen

    (University of Economics and Law
    Vietnam National University)

  • Tran Thi Hong Lien

    (University of Economics and Law
    Vietnam National University)

  • Oanh Nguyen

    (University of Economics and Law
    Vietnam National University)

Abstract

This paper reviews the literature on agility and its relationship with organisational performance using a sample of 249 recent empirical studies from 1998 to February 2024. We find support for a relatively strong and consistent contribution of different aspects of agility to organisational performance. Our analysis highlights numerous salient issues in this literature in terms of the theoretical background, research design, and contextual factors in agility-performance research. On this basis, we propose relevant recommendations for future research to address these issues, specifically focusing on the role of the board of directors and their leadership in fostering organisational agility.

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  • Tien Nguyen & Cat Vi Le & Minh Nguyen & Gam Nguyen & Tran Thi Hong Lien & Oanh Nguyen, 2025. "The organisational impact of agility: a systematic literature review," Management Review Quarterly, Springer, vol. 75(3), pages 2709-2757, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:manrev:v:75:y:2025:i:3:d:10.1007_s11301-024-00446-9
    DOI: 10.1007/s11301-024-00446-9
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