The Era of Technology: Impacts and Implications of Digital and Artificial Intelligence Transformation on Organizations
A special issue of Administrative Sciences (ISSN 2076-3387). This special issue belongs to the section "Organizational Behavior".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 16197
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In an era defined by rapid advancements in digital technology and artificial intelligence, organizations worldwide are facing unprecedented opportunities and challenges. The impact of digital and AI transformation on organizational structures, strategies, and operations calls for fresh perspectives and innovative research. This transformation not only reshapes how firms operate and compete but also influences workforce dynamics, decision-making processes, and corporate culture.
As digital and AI technologies continue to evolve, it becomes increasingly important for organizations to understand how to effectively adapt, innovate, and thrive in this new landscape. Furthermore, policymakers and regulators must consider these emerging trends to create supportive frameworks and guidelines that can help organizations harness the benefits of AI and digital transformation while addressing ethical, social, and regulatory concerns.
This Special Issue seeks to extend the boundaries of current knowledge by examining the transformative role of digital technology and artificial intelligence in shaping diverse organizational outcomes. As digital and AI technologies continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace, they are driving a fundamental shift in how organizations operate, strategize, and compete on a global scale. We invite research that delves deeply into the complex impacts and far-reaching implications of these advancements, as well as the adaptive strategies organizations are employing to integrate and leverage these innovations effectively.
We are particularly interested in studies that investigate how AI and digital technologies influence various facets of organizational performance, such as operational efficiency, customer engagement, and market responsiveness. This includes understanding the ways in which technology-driven decision-making processes are reshaping traditional management practices, enhancing predictive capabilities, and enabling data-driven strategies across departments. Furthermore, we encourage research that explores how digital transformation is altering governance structures, prompting organizations to re-evaluate and adapt their frameworks to ensure responsible, ethical, and transparent decision-making in an AI-driven environment.
Another key area of focus for this Special Issue is workforce management in the context of digital and AI transformation. The integration of advanced technologies is not only changing the skill requirements for employees but also redefining organizational roles, team dynamics, and performance expectations. Research on how organizations can foster a culture of innovation, resilience, and continuous learning among their workforce in response to these shifts is especially welcome. Additionally, studies examining the implications for workforce well-being, job satisfaction, and the evolving employee–employer relationship are of great interest.
In sum, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive view of how digital and AI technologies are reshaping organizations across multiple dimensions. We invite researchers to contribute to this important discourse by exploring the multifaceted challenges, opportunities, and strategic responses that organizations are navigating in today’s digitally and technologically advanced business landscape. Through this collection, we hope to offer valuable insights for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers as they seek to understand and harness the transformative potential of AI and digital technologies in organizations.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- The organizational impact of digital transformation (DX);
- The organizational impact of artificial intelligence transformation (AX);
- Governance, ethics, and compliance in the era of digital and AI transformation;
- Workforce transformation in the age of DX and AX;
- Strategic adaptation and innovation through digital and AI technologies;
- Performance metrics and value creation in digitally and AI-transformed organizations;
- Consumer and stakeholder reactions to organizational DX and AX initiatives.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Cheong Kim
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- digital transformation (DX)
- artificial intelligence transformation (AX)
- organizational innovation
- ethical AI and governance
- workforce automation
- data-driven decision-making
- technology adoption and adaptation
- strategic resilience
- performance metrics in the digital era
- organizational behavior in digital ecosystems
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