Assessing the Organizational Transformation Based on Architecture in the Research Center of Iran's Parliament

Document Type : Original Article

Author

• Salar Moradi

Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Payam Noor University, Tehran, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22067/tmj.2024.87300.1557

Abstract

 
1- INTRODUCTION
Organizational transformation based on architecture is one of the most important tools of change in organizations. This approach is emphasized in the field of information technology planning in public and private organizations. The benefits of architecture-based organizational transformation are obvious for all organizations. The more organizations face environmental changes, the more they need architecture-based organizational transformation. In other words, it is a rapid response to ever-changing and complex environments towards a common goal. Therefore, in an organization like the Parliament Research Center, organizational transformation based on architecture is a constructive approach to create transformation in the entire organizational structures of the country. Accordingly, this research aims to measure organizational transformation based on architecture within this organization.
 
2- THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
Architecture-based organizational transformation is defined by alignment, integration, flexibility, and agility. All these four components are based on information technology. From the point of view of information technology, this type of transformation is focused on achieving the alignment of the market and information technology, supporting the organizations' strategies. In general, the alignment of information technology is a prerequisite to supporting intelligence in society and achieving digitization. The organizations' development is accelerated through integration based on information technology, reducing the risk of projects. In addition to improving the current state of organizational transformation, this integration type can advance the organizational goals. Since every organization is constantly under pressure from external factors, it requires a certain level of flexibility. The most important reason for organizational transformation based on architecture is the necessity of responsiveness against environmental changes. Agile organizational architecture is a new idea for improving the existing transformation tools. With an agile architectural process, the transformation process gains more momentum.
 
3- METHODOLOGY
This is quantitative research. The statistical population includes all managers, deputies, and experts of the Parliament Research Center in 2023, among which 95 people were selected using quota sampling. The tool for measuring organizational architecture was a researcher-made questionnaire developed using the existing theoretical models and related studies. Two indices of CVR and CVI were employed to assess the content validity of this questionnaire. In addition, a first-order confirmatory factor analysis was utilized in Amos Graphics software to estimate the questionnaire’s construct validity. Furthermore, Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used to evaluate its reliability.
 
4- RESULTS & DISCUSSION
The coefficient between alignment and integration, 0.85, was the biggest correlation coefficient between the latent variables. After that, the correlation between flexibility and empowerment with a coefficient of 0.78 was dramatic. The smallest correlation was calculated 0.51 belonged to the relationship between alignment and flexibility. The statistical indicators indicated the high validity of the organizational transformation construct, and thus, this research can be used as a basis for future research. In general, research findings indicated that organizational transformation based on architecture not only is a necessity for organizations but also it should be considered as a supreme goal.
 
5- CONCLUSIONS & SUGGESTIONS
Many researchers have emphasized organizational architecture as a tool for transformation in organizations. Technology-based architecture not only affects organizational strategy, but also creates alignment between technical and social systems and, consequently, will increase organizational effectiveness. The organizational architecture is efficient when it creates integration in all the technology sectors. Furthermore, flexibility is necessary to accompany the changes in the architectural process. Considering the importance of architecture-based organizational transformation for all organizations, it is suggested that the top and middle management of the organization pursue architecture-based organizational transformation projects. To do so, the corporate strategies should be determined in advance and organizational transformation should be placed above them. The excellence of organizational culture is also important as one of the main solutions for improving organizational transformation based on architecture.

Keywords

• Organizational transformation
• organizational structure
• information technology
• Parliament Research Center

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