Cases on Leadership and Coping Strategies for Digitalized Organizations

Cases on Leadership and Coping Strategies for Digitalized Organizations is a book that provides insight into how leaders can develop coping strategies when facing threats of digital disruption and meet resistance from employees. It introduces a variety of case stories with a focus on real-life digitalization issues and obstacles met by leaders in private and public companies. The chapters will introduce current research results that will help the reader to go on searching for new ways of engaging with digitalization issues and develop new organizational coping strategies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2022
Publisher: IGI Global

Cases on Leadership and Coping Strategies for Digitalized Organizations is a comprehensive book that delves into the latest research on digitalization and leadership theories, inviting leaders and business students to explore these topics. The primary purpose of this book is to provide valuable insights into how leaders can develop effective coping strategies when confronted with the challenges posed by digital disruption and face resistance from employees. Drawing from the authors' extensive experiences and comprehensive case studies, the book aims to inspire graduate students enrolled in business schools, MBA programs, and leadership positions to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of increasingly complex digital solutions within organizations.

The book begins by introducing a diverse range of case stories, each focusing on real-life digitalization issues and obstacles encountered by leaders in both private and public companies. Current research in the field of digitalization and leadership indicates that the possibilities, threats, and complexities of digitalization technologies are rapidly expanding. Digitalization is transforming the organizational landscape at an unprecedented pace, leaving leaders bewildered and overwhelmed. They struggle to harness the full potential of digital technologies. Throughout the chapters, the book presents current research findings that will aid the reader in continuing their search for innovative approaches to addressing digitalization issues and developing new organizational coping strategies.

The book is organized into several topical sections, including an extensive review of current research in digitalization and leadership, strategies for developing prospective digitalization strategies, the impact of digital disruption on different organizational levels, the implementation processes of digitalization tools, and employees' reactions to these changes. The main objective of this book is to facilitate reflection and meaningful discussions based on concrete practical examples derived from research inquiries.

By examining these case studies and research findings, readers will gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by digitalization, enabling them to adapt and thrive in the rapidly evolving business landscape. Cases on Leadership and Coping Strategies for Digitalized Organizations is a valuable resource for leaders, business students, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of digital transformation and developing effective leadership strategies in the digital age.

ISBN-13: 9781799892700