Exploring Individuals’ Psychological Factors as Predictors of Workforce Agility in Software Development Teams
Journal
Forty-Fifth International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS)
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2024-12-18
Author(s)
Geffers, Kristin
;
Bretschneider, Ulrich
;
Eilers, Karen
Research Team
IWI6
Abstract
In the rapidly evolving automotive sector, software development teams (SDTs) face the challenge of swiftly adapting to unpredictable changes driven by globalization, customer expectations, and innovation. This study delves into the influence of psychological factors — particularly attitudes, emotions, and perceptions — on the workforce agility of employees working in SDTs, crucial for adeptly navigating dynamic shifts. Despite the central role of psychological factors in shaping behavior, existing research overlooks their impact on workforce agility. Through interviews with 27 employees from a leading software company serving the automotive industry, we empirically identified three key factors: agile mindset, psychological empowerment, and agile leadership. Subsequently, drawing upon the literature, we explore the correlations among these factors. By investigating these previously unexplored psychological predictors and their correlations, this study enriches our understanding of workforce agility and provides actionable insights for SDT leaders to nurture desired behaviors.
Language
English
Keywords
Workforce Agility
Agile Mindset
Psychological Empowerment
Agile Leadership
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Publisher place
Bangkok, Thailand
Pages
17
Event Title
Forty-Fifth International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS)
Event Location
Bangkok, Thailand
Event Date
15.-18.12.2024
Subject(s)
Division(s)
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JML_992.pdf
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