The Impact of Organizational Agility on the Sustainable Development of the Organization in the Context of Economy 5.0

Artur Kwasek (), Maria Kocot, Stanisław Rodowicki, Krzysztof Kandefer, Marika Szymańska, Dariusz Soboń and Adrianna Trzaskowska-Dmoch
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Artur Kwasek: Department of Economics and Management, University of Technology and Economics in Warsaw, 03-199 Warszawa, Poland
Maria Kocot: Department of Economic Informatics, Faculty of Economics, University of Economics in Katowice, 40-287 Katowice, Poland
Stanisław Rodowicki: Department of Management, Academy of Silesia, 40-555 Katowice, Poland
Krzysztof Kandefer: Faculty of Management and Security Sciences, Social Academy of Sciences in Lodz, 90-113 Lodz, Poland
Marika Szymańska: Institute of Management and Quality Sciences, Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management, Higher School of Professional Education, 53-329 Wroclaw, Poland
Dariusz Soboń: Institute of Management and Economics, Pomorska School of Higher Education, 83-200 Starogard Gdański, Poland
Adrianna Trzaskowska-Dmoch: Faculty of Management, Warsaw University of Technology, 00-665 Warsaw, Poland

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 15, 1-26

Abstract: The aim of this article is to identify key factors shaping organizational agility as a determinant of the sustainable development of an organization in the conditions of Economy 5.0. The research used the survey method conducted in 2024 on a sample of 312 respondents. It analyzed the impact of decision-making processes, identification with the goals of the organization, tolerance of rapid changes, internal communication, internal motivation and implementation of the idea of work–life balance. Based on the results, an original mathematical model was constructed presenting the relationships between the analyzed variables. The research results confirmed a significant relationship between the level of organizational agility and the ability of the organization to implement the sustainable development strategy. It was identified that factors such as quick and accurate decision-making, strong identification of employees with the goals of the organization and efficient communication have the greatest impact on strengthening this ability. The limitation of the research was the homogeneity of the sample and the inability to fully take into account variables related to the industry and cultural context. The research highlights that enhancing organizational agility is crucial for achieving sustainable development and building lasting competitive advantage in the dynamic context of the Economy 5.0.

Keywords: sustainable development of the organization; economy 5.0; organizational agility; organization; changes (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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