Digital transformation in AECO industry: impending dilemma in the Indian context

IF 2.7 4区管理学 Q2 MANAGEMENT

Journal of Organizational Change Management Pub Date : 2023-11-29 DOI:10.1108/jocm-07-2023-0281

Sanjay Bhattacharya, Gautam Pant

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Abstract

Purpose

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) holds the potential to significantly improve capabilities and performances for architectural, engineering, construction and operation and maintenance (AECO) companies in India. The top management of such companies seems unsure and reluctant to implementation of the 4IR applications. The objective of this research is to identify the 4IR technology applications, which would have a significant impact on the operation of the AECO companies in India. Moreover, the paper further attempts to give a conceptual roadmap for the implementation of these 4IR technologies in the AECO value chain.

Design/methodology/approach

The nascent level of research in 4IR in construction necessitated the adoption of mixed methodologies in research. Hypothesis testing has been carried out on the quantitative data to ascertain the potential of 4IR technologies, which could significantly impact the AECO companies. Subsequently, qualitative research has been used to explore the reasons impacting the technology adoption and generate a possible road map for the implementation of the significant 4IR technology applications.

Findings

The AECO value chain is challenged due to its complexity, uncertainty, fragmented supply chains, myopic thinking and a culture reluctant to change. The study provides insights into the dilemmas of practitioners in the Indian context while exploring possible approaches to carry out the transformation in AECO.

Research limitations/implications

The study validation relied on the opinions, perspectives and recollections of respondents. The opinion of practicing professionals was limited to the Indian context.

Originality/value

The article may help leaders of AECO firms, industry associations, policymakers and academia to take steps in relevant directions to enable digital transformation.

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AECO行业的数字化转型:印度背景下迫在眉睫的困境

目的第四次工业革命(4IR)具有显著提高印度建筑、工程、施工和运营与维护(AECO)公司的能力和绩效的潜力。这些公司的高层管理人员似乎不确定也不愿意实施第四次工业革命的应用。本研究的目的是确定第四次工业革命技术的应用，这将对印度AECO公司的运营产生重大影响。此外，本文进一步尝试给出在AECO价值链中实施这些4IR技术的概念性路线图。设计/方法/途径建筑业的4IR研究处于初级阶段，因此需要在研究中采用混合方法。对定量数据进行了假设检验，以确定4IR技术的潜力，这可能会对AECO公司产生重大影响。随后，定性研究被用于探索影响技术采用的原因，并为实施重要的4IR技术应用生成可能的路线图。由于其复杂性、不确定性、分散的供应链、短视的思维和不愿改变的文化，AECO价值链面临挑战。该研究提供了对从业者在印度背景下的困境的见解，同时探索了在AECO中进行转型的可能途径。研究局限性/启示研究验证依赖于受访者的观点、观点和回忆。执业专业人员的意见仅限于印度的情况。本文可以帮助AECO公司、行业协会、政策制定者和学术界的领导者在相关方向上采取措施，实现数字化转型。

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Journal of Organizational Change Management MANAGEMENT-

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5.80

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3.60%

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期刊介绍： ■Adapting strategic planning to the need for change ■Leadership research ■Responsibility for change implementation and follow-through ■The psychology of change and its effect on the workforce ■TQM - will it work in your organization? Successful organizations respond intelligently to factors which precipitate change. Economic climates, political trends, changes in consumer demands, management policy or structure, employment levels and financial resources - all these elements are constantly at play to ensure that organizations clinging on to static structures will ultimately lose out. But change is a dynamic and alarming thing - this journal addresses how to manage it positively.