A Influência Das Capacidades De Tecnologia Da Informação Na Agilidade Organizacional Na Marinha Do Brasil..

Abstract

Purpose – The objective of this research is to investigate the influence of Information Technology Capabilities on Organizational Agility in the Brazilian Navy. Methodology – The research model was examined utilizing the Structural Equation Model (SEM) predicated on Partial Least Squares (PLS). Empirical data were amassed from 731 officers of the Navy Intendant Corps (CIM). These military personnel are deployed in a multitude of organizations across the country and engage with a substantial volume of data in their daily operations. Findings – Information Technology Capabilities (CTI) positively and significantly influence Organizational Agility (AO). A partial mediation of Absorptive Capacity (CA) in this relationship was observed. Furthermore, the moderating effect of Managerial IT Knowledge (CGTI) on the relationship of CTI with AO and CTI with CA was not significant. Finally, a direct effect moderated by CGTI was observed in the relationship between CTI and AO. Research limitations/implications – The sample composed only of CIM Officers may present itself as a limitation of the research. Additionally, other latent variables capable of affecting Organizational Agility were not considered in the model. Another limitation was the use of a theoretical framework based on business administration for the formulation of the study’s hypotheses. However, despite the limitations, the theoretical implication of the research was the expansion of the field of study on Information Technology Capabilities, as it was carried out in the context of the Brazilian Navy, a public organization, based on hierarchy and discipline, from an emerging country. Practical implications – This research has some practical implications. First, it highlights the need for policies and strategies aimed at developing CTI with the goal of boosting processes related to CA in organizations. Second, it points to the crucial role of personnel training in exploiting CTI to increase AO. And finally, it highlights the importance of developing CGTI to enable the assimilation of IT tools and the alignment between technical and business areas to reinforce agility.