The Influence of Industry 4.0 Technology on the Organizational Culture of Companies

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the article is to identify and assess the impact of key technologies of the Industry 4.0 era on the organizational culture of companies. Design/methodology/approach: The influence of the main Industry 4.0 era technologies on characteristic organizational culture traits and key values respected in companies was explored on the basis of research-related literature supplemented by empirical studies. The studies examined the influence of selected technologies characteristic of the Industry 4.0 era. Findings: The results served as a foundation for identifying models that characterize the influence of Industry 4.0 technologies on the organizational culture of small, medium, and big enterprises. The acquired results allow for concluding that Industry 4.0 technologies are significant and actual stimulators for the development of organizational culture in companies. Research limitations/implications: The limitations include a􀁢relatively small research sample that resulted from the lack of consent from companies to conduct quantitative studies. Originality/value: The presented results can play a significant role in building the Industry 4.0 era environment and serve as inspiring guidelines for management staff in terms of effective operation of their companies.

Keywords

• organizational culture
• industry 4.0
• technology
• competitiveness of companies
• fourth industrial revolution