Organizations as Digital Enactment Systems

A Theory of Replacement of Humans by Digital Technologies in Organizational Scanning, Interpretation, and Learning

In our latest research insights video we we welcome Ioanna Constantiou from Copenhagen Business School, Mayur Joshi from the University of Ottawa, and Marta Stelmaszak from Portland State University to discuss about their recent paper “Organizations as Digital Enactment Systems: A Theory of Replacement of Humans by Digital Technologies in Organizational Scanning, Interpretation, and Learning”. Among other things, they shed light on how digital transformation is reshaping the strategic landscape, focusing on the pivotal role of data as a competitive resource and the evolving responsibilities of senior managers. This discussion offers vital insights for organizations navigating the digital era, highlighting new competencies required for competitiveness and the transformative impact of digital enactment on managerial roles and strategies.

Article Mentioned:

Constantiou, I, Joshi, M & Stelmaszak, M 2023, ‘Organizations as Digital Enactment Systems: A Theory of Replacement of Humans by Digital Technologies in Organizational Scanning, Interpretation, and Learning’, Journal of the Association for Information Systems, vol. 24, no. 6, 1, pp. 1770-1798. https://doi.org/10.17705/1jais.00833