Integration of Work Design with Digital Transformation Strategies: A Literature Review Perspective
Keywords:
Job design; Work design; Digital transformation strategy; Integration; Workplace digitalizationAbstract
Digital transformation has become an urgent need for organizations in various sectors to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving era of technology. However, the success of digital transformation depends not only on the adoption of technology, but also on the work design that supports these adjustments. This study aims to analyze the integration between work design and digital transformation strategies through a systematic literature review. The results of the study identified three key factors that determine the success of integration: first, the adaptation of work design to digital technology, second, the improvement of employees' digital skills, and third, the creation of an innovative organizational culture. The key challenges faced include employee resistance, infrastructure limitations, and data privacy concerns, while opportunities include improved operational efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and work flexibility. This research provides practical recommendations for organizations to design adaptive work designs and support digital transformation holistically. These findings enrich the literature by offering an integrated perspective between work design and digital transformation, as well as being a guide for practitioners in optimizing the integration of the two aspects.
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