Digital transformation - Artikel: Understanding digital transformation: a research agenda
12 important questions on Digital transformation - Artikel: Understanding digital transformation: a research agenda
Vial (2019) researched what we know about Digital transformation. How does the author define DT?
What is the conceptual definition of DT by the article?
Vial (2019) developed a framework in which the building blocks of a DT process on the organizational level is described. How is DT defined in this context?
- Higher grades + faster learning
- Never study anything twice
- 100% sure, 100% understanding
For my 1st exam I got a C. Then, I started looking for ways to learn better and I came across Study Smart. Since then I have scored a A+, A, A- and another A. I highly recommend it to everyone who wants to hear it. I am so happy with it!!
I was struggling to finish all my first-year subjects for 3 years. Then I discovered Study Smart, which helped me to finish all of them within 3 months.
Because of StudySmart, things are going well in many ways. Before, I always had study stress and no time for anything. Now I feel calm and confident (because of the program). I used to score a B, now I usually score an A or A+.
Hey Chris, I really want to thank you very much for developing the platform, I usually got around C for my exams, now I scored an A+, an A and a A- !!
Since using Study Smart, my average has increased significantly. I even completed a statistics course with a A+ while I'm bad at statistics. I took on extra courses this year, because of Study Smart. Thanks so much!
Ever since I started studying with StudySmart I passed all my exams !!! No more re-sits!! At first, I was happy with a pass and now I only get good grades. Many thanks!
I aced all the courses I studied with Study Smart. For law, I first scored a D, and now an A! I’m 100% sure that I’ll pass all the courses I study with Study Smart.
I always thought I studied well. My grades were fine. I could never have imagined that applying these study skills would have such a huge and direct impact on my grades, my speed and the pleasure I have in learning.
For the first time, I finally feel totally confident about the way I learn. I have the perfect overview and make great progress in terms of speed and the grades I get. Thanks, Chris!
I immediately started to enjoy learning again, and my grades soared. All of a sudden, everything went better. I highly recommend Study Smart to all students..
Being able to create my materials online made the process of studying so much smoother and quicker. I no longer have to spend a huge amount of my time on creating my summaries.
At first, my notes were a mess. Now I use Study Smart to take my notes in a perfectly structured way. It helps me to save a lot of time and do other things I enjoy.
Students that study with Study Smart get better grades. The system applies all the learning methods in such a way that both well-performing students and students who struggle perform much better.
Hi Chris, I would like to thank you very much. Last year I scored C on a course, and this year I got an A+ thanks to your method! Thank you very much!
The largest effect is that my child is more enthusiastic about school! Every parent wants their children to be happy at school, Study Smart made it happen.
In high school, I failed several exams, and that has really changed now. I actually needed this tool very much back then. Since I started studying with StudySmart, I haven't had any D's. My average score is now an A and those are results I would have never had in the past
With my old method, I passed only 3 out of 8 courses. Since I started taking my notes digitally in Study Smart, I have passed all my courses on the first try. For me, StudySmart takes away the stress of wondering if I will pass or not.
Thanks to StudySmart, I passed all my exams, and with better grades than before! On top of that, I have mastered a very good study method now, which I am confident will help me earn my degree.
One of the building blocks is disruptions. What are the three disruptions discussed by Vial (2019)?
Due to increased access to information and communication capabilities, consumers became an active participant in the dialogue between organization and stakeholders with increasing expectations.
- Competitive landscape
Digital technologies disrupt markets by new (re)combination possibilities, new forms of digital offerings and lowering barriers to entry.
- Availability of data
beyond the operational value, DT is also able to generate data and use it to exploit potential or sell it.
What are the three types of disruptions?
- Consumer behaviour and expectations
- Competitive landscape
- Increasing the availability of data
What is the difference between the following value network strategies: disintermediation, remediation and network-based mediation?
Remediation; close collaboration and coordination among participants, e.g. Using a platform.
Network-based mediation; complex relationships among multiple stakeholders.
Value creation paths: what are the four prominent changes to compete in the digital world?
- Value propositions (new)
- Value networks (1. Disintermediation - direct exchanges 2. Remediation - close collaboration 3. Network-based - stakeholders)
- Digital channels (distribution and sales)
- Agility and ambidexterity (adapt to changes in the environment)
Vial (2019) refers to four important structural changes to create the new value creation paths. What are these structural changes?
- Organizational culture, in which she argues that a digital culture needs to be developed which is characterized by the willingness to experiment and take risks with digital technologies.
- Leadership; to develop a digital mindset
- Employee role and skills; roles that were traditionally outside of their functions.
What are important structural changes
- Organizational structure (organization and IS strategy together)
- Organizational culture
- Leadership (create a digital mindset)
- Employee roles and skills (roles that were traditionally outside of their function --> Develop analytical skills)
As barriers fo DT at the organizational level Vial (2019) describes inertia and resistance. Elaborate on these
Resistance; people are innovation tired, resisting further change.
What are the positive impacts on both organizational and societal level, and what are the negative effects on societal level?
- Organizational level; operational efficiency and organizational performance.
- Industry/societal; improving quality of life, e.g. Healthcare
Negative effects;
- security and privacy
Vial (2019) describes a research agenda including two main avenues with which strategic implications of DT and dynamic interrelations can be better understood. What are those two main avenues?
- Org. Dynamics capabilities to support ongoing DT in a firm
- Role of integrative capabilities in the context of platforms and ecosystems
- how DT unfolds in practice (micro)
2. Strategic importance of ethics in the context of DT
The question on the page originate from the summary of the following study material:
- A unique study and practice tool
- Never study anything twice again
- Get the grades you hope for
- 100% sure, 100% understanding
