Exploring the challenges in developing and managing digital agility among sri lankan family business owners during the economic crisis situation

Jayawardena, Nirma, Chavali, Kavita, Dewasiri, Narayanage Jayantha, Perera, Charitha Harshani, Koswatte, Isuru, Pereira, Vijay, Gupta, Manish and Mardani, Abbas (2023) Exploring the challenges in developing and managing digital agility among sri lankan family business owners during the economic crisis situation. Journal of Global Information Management, 31 (08). pp. 1-22. ISSN 1062-7375

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Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore the ongoing post-pandemic challenges in developing and managing digital agility among Sri Lankan family business owners. This study used a monomethod qualitative approach to identify the management strategies using the self-determination theory and social exchange theory to cope with digital agility among Sri Lankan family business owners. Authors interviewed 25 family business owners in Sri Lanka and assessed the findings using the NVivo software. A total of five thematic findings have been identified as challenges in developing and managing digital agility among Sri Lankan Family Business owners. According to this study, digital capability plays a significant role in supporting top management to apply ambidextrous leadership during turbulent times. Findings contributes to the family business owners in Sri Lanka to identify proper strategies in overcoming the challenges associated with developing and managing digital agility of family business firms.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Digital Agility | Family Business Owners | NVivo | Qualitative | Sri Lankan Context
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Business, Management and Accounting > General Management
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Global Business School
Depositing User: Amees Mohammad
Date Deposited: 28 Aug 2023 11:17
Last Modified: 28 Aug 2023 11:17
Official URL: https://www.igi-global.com/gateway/article/full-te...
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/6562

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