International journal of organizational analysis, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: March 28, 2025
Purpose This study aims to examine the micro-foundations of dynamic capabilities in Irish retail banking sector, focusing on strategic alignment, leadership and organisational structure. It investigates how banks navigate regulatory constraints while sustaining competitiveness a rapidly evolving financial landscape. Using Institution Omicron as case study, research identifies structural rigidities, risk-averse resource gaps that hinder capability development. To address these challenges, introduces two novel frameworks: Capability Development Framework, which aligns goals with compliance, Implementation ensures structured execution continuous adaptation. Design/methodology/approach qualitative integrates 14 semi-structured interviews senior executives data analysis explore operation within regulated institution. Thematic key constraints, including misalignment, conservative decision-making digital skills shortages. Findings The reveals reinforce inertia, limiting banks’ ability reconfigure resources enhance adaptability. While are often linked agility, this demonstrates compliance-driven sectors, they require adaptation rather than unrestricted flexibility. Practical implications proposed frameworks offer actionable insights for institutions other industries, such healthcare telecommunications, adaptability ensuring compliance. Key recommendations include fostering embedding cross-functional collaboration developing internal expertise innovation. Originality/value extends theory by demonstrating heavily environments, competitive advantage depends not solely agility but institutional constraints. introduced provide approach balancing compliance innovation, offering transferable strategy industries.
Language: Английский