agile
(adjective)
Apt or ready to move; nimble; active.
Examples of agile in the following topics:
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Matrix Structure
- Blurred authority in a matrix structure can result in reduced agility in decision making and conflict resolution.
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Differences Between Strategic Planning at Small Versus Large Firms
- A smaller organization needs to be agile, adaptable, and flexible enough to develop new strengths and capture niche opportunities within a competitive industry with bigger players.
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Considering the Environment
- Smaller, more agile companies tend to thrive better in uncertain or constantly changing markets, while larger, more structured companies function best in consistent, predictable environments.
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Competitive Dynamics
- Third, this proactive knowledge can give the firm strategic agility.
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Network Structure
- Proponents argue that the network structure is more agile compared to other structures (such as functional areas, divisions, or even some teams).
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Schein's Common Elements of an Organization
- Knowing who will make decisions under what circumstances enables organizations to be agile, while ambiguity of authority can often slow the decision-making process.
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Managers as Leaders of Change
- The continuous leader - The continuous leader works to create an agile and quick-responding organization that can quickly anticipate threats and seize opportunities as change initiatives are designed and implemented.
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Considering Company Size
- Instead, this is an agile framework aimed at leveraging employees in any and all roles to optimize competitiveness.