Organizational Theory in the Digital Age: Evolution, Principles, and the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Shaping Organizations and Managing Future Projects

Farbod Jafarboland¹

1) Master of Architecture student, Project Management and Construction - Fine Arts Campus - University of Tehran

IOI Code : AACC-AACBCE
Publication : Third International Conference on applied researches in civil engineering, architecture and urban planning (icarcau.com/3rd)
Abstract :
    Organizational theory, as an analytical framework for understanding the dynamics and functions of organizations, has undergone continuous evolution since the mid-twentieth century. By examining organizational structures, processes, and behaviors in the context of social, cultural, and economic environments, it has provided valuable insights for effective management. With the advent of the digital revolution and the remarkable advances in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), the fundamental concepts of organizational theory have faced serious new challenges and opportunities. This article reviews the evolution of organizational theory, outlines its key principles, analyzes in depth the role of artificial intelligence in the evolution of each of these principles, and also examines the dynamics of change caused by AI and strategies for effectively managing these changes. Focusing on how AI impacts organizational structure, management processes (particularly project management), organizational culture, human resource management, communications, risk management, and stakeholder relations, as well as examining the challenges, opportunities, and need for workforce adaptation and cultural transformation in the face of AI, this article attempts to provide an updated theoretical framework that explains AI capabilities within organizational theory and maps the path forward for organizations and project management in this new era. The review also includes a review of key change management theories such as the Lewin, Cutter, and ADKAR models, which provide a framework for understanding and successfully guiding AI-driven transformations.

Keywords : project management artificial intelligence organizational change organizational culture change strategies management