SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ON THE IMPACTS OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ON CORPORATE INNOVATION PERFORMANCE
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https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2026-1001-4176Keywords:
Digital Transformation, Organizational, Innovation, Performance, ImpactAbstract
The influence of digital change on company innovation performance is meticulously reviewed in this study. An approach of shift in organizations known as "digital transformation," makes use of digital technologies to boost productivity. The study examined 107 journal papers released between 2020 and 2025 using a critical review approach. The study's findings demonstrate that enterprise success in innovation is significantly impacted by digital evolution, both positively and negatively. Increasing output, effectiveness, and competitiveness in the organization are indicators of that achievement improvement. The efficiency of organizations is not usually directly impacted by digital transformation. Organization size, industry, organizational culture, competitive edge, innovation in technology, and the capacity of organizations to manage the digital change are some of the variables that might affect the extent of digital transformation. As a result, the research advised firms to comprehend the variables that may affect the effects of the digital revolution and to exploit it to its fullest potential in order to boost efficiency.
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