ORGANIZATIONAL ADAPTABILITY AND RESILIENCE FOR SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT

Abstract

This study examines the critical role of organizational adaptability and resilience in ensuring effective managerial performance within an increasingly volatile and uncertain business environment. Building on contemporary management theory, the study clarifies the conceptual foundations of adaptability and resilience, emphasizing their complementary functions in supporting organizational transformation. The analysis investigates how adaptability fosters strategic flexibility, rapid resource reconfiguration, and innovation capacity, while resilience enables organizations to absorb shocks, maintain operational continuity, and recover efficiently from disruptions. To illustrate the practical relevance of these concepts, the article integrates case studies from diverse industries, highlighting specific mechanisms through which organizations respond to environmental turbulence. The findings underscore the importance of leadership behavior, organizational culture, and digital maturity as key determinants shaping both adaptive and resilient capacities. Furthermore, several research directions are proposed, including the need for standardized measurement instruments, deeper investigation of the psychological underpinnings of resilient leadership, and expanded cross-cultural comparative studies to better understand contextual influences. Overall, the study concludes that the integrated development of adaptability and resilience constitutes a strategic foundation for long-term organizational sustainability. By cultivating these capabilities, managers can enhance decision-making effectiveness, strengthen organizational robustness, and foster sustained competitive advantage. The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act with yesterday’s logic. (Peter F. Drucker)