THE IMPACT OF STRATEGIC VIGILANCE ON ACHIEVING ORGANIZATIONAL AGILITY: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF A SAMPLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERS AND FACULTY MEMBERS IN A GROUP OF IRAQI UNIVERSITIES

Abstract

In consideration of the significant changes being experienced in the academic environment, there is an urgent need to adopt modern administrative practices to ensure organizational survival and responsiveness. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to examine the role of strategic vigilance, technological, competitive, and environmental in improving organizational agility, organizational responsiveness, flexibility, and speed, as perceived by a sample group of universities. A descriptive-analytical method was used, and an electronic questionnaire was used to reach a group of respondents, consisting of (181) members, working in Iraqi universities. The findings using Statistical Analysis revealed a high perception level of research variables, with "Technological Vigilance" being the highest practiced, followed by a low level of "Organizational Speed," which indicates the presence of procedural barriers affecting organizational velocity. Additionally, the findings revealed a strong positive correlation between the variables, which is 0.739, and the significant influence of strategic vigilance on organizational agility, which is 54.7%. The scientific value of this research is reflected in the formulation of a statistical model linking environmental scanning with procedural flexibility. The research also recommended restructuring bureaucratic structures to improve organizational responsiveness and investing more in AI systems to support organizational vigilance.