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A research agenda for the enterprise of the future


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Title:

A research agenda for the enterprise of the future

Author(s):

Arthur J. Murray, Kent A. Greenes

Journal:

VINE

Year:

2006

Volume:

36

Issue:

2

Page:

119 - 124


ISSN:

0305-5728


DOI:

10.1108/03055720610682906

Publisher:

Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to summarize the results of the first enterprise of the future industry roundtable. The purpose of the roundtable was to identify the major areas of research needed to help organizations transform themselves in order to achieve sustainable performance in a flat world.

Design/methodology/approachThe agenda consisted of individual presentations by thought leaders, followed by a roundtable discussion.

FindingsThe group concluded that in order to help organizations transform themselves, a focused research effort was required in the following four areas; transformation through the co-creation of new business ecosystems and strategies; new, non-hierarchical organizational designs; creating ideal environments for attracting, retaining, and growing talent; integrating a myriad of technology components into a unified infrastructure.

Originality/valueEnterprise transformation is an expensive and risky undertaking. These findings provide an initial set of the most critical research areas needed for successful transformation. Decision makers can use these results as a guide for planning their future research agenda.

Keywords:

Futures markets, Innovation, Transformational change, Types of enterprise, Workplace


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Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/03055720610682906

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