Analyzing the Impact of Agile Management Practices on Organizational Efficiency and Employee Productivity in Emerging Economies
Keywords:
Agile Management Practices, Organizational Efficiency, Employee ProductivityAbstract
Purpose: This study investigates the impact of agile management practices on organizational efficiency and employee productivity in emerging economies, with a focus on three key sectors: technology, manufacturing, and services. The research aims to determine how agile methods contribute to performance outcomes and whether sectoral differences influence their effectiveness.
Subjects and Methods: Data were collected from 200 organizations, involving responses from 150 managers and 50 employees. A quantitative approach was employed, using regression analysis to examine the relationship between agile practices, organizational efficiency, and employee productivity across different industries.
Results: The findings indicate that agile practices have a significant positive effect on organizational efficiency (β = 0.56, p < 0.01) and employee productivity (β = 0.45, p < 0.01). Technology companies demonstrated the highest levels of agile adoption and corresponding performance improvements, while manufacturing firms reported comparatively lower adoption rates and fewer benefits. Services organizations showed moderate improvements, reflecting contextual differences in implementation. These results underscore the importance of aligning agile frameworks with industry-specific dynamics to maximize effectiveness.
Conclusions: Agile management enhances both efficiency and productivity, but its impact varies across sectors. Organizations in emerging economies should tailor agile adoption to industry needs for optimal results.
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