Strategic Agility in the VUCA+ Era: A Systematic Literature Review on Integration with AI, ESG, and Business Resilience
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Strategic Agility; Artificial Intelligence; ESG; Business ResilienceAbstract
This follow-up systematic literature review aims to analyze the evolution of strategic agility and its integration with artificial intelligence (AI), Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, and business resilience in the VUCA+ era. Using the PRISMA 2020 protocol, this study synthesizes 32 peer-reviewed articles from Scopus and Web of Science published between 2024 and 2026. The analysis employs thematic synthesis and the TCCM framework to identify emerging themes. The findings reveal that strategic agility has evolved from reactive to proactive capability, driven by AI-enabled strategic sensitivity, ESG-aligned resource fluidity, and adaptive leadership. This study contributes a conceptual "Strategic Agility 4.0" framework integrating technology, sustainability, and collaboration. The implications emphasize the need for ecosystem collaboration, data-driven governance, and agile leadership to enhance organizational resilience amid global uncertainties
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