Strategic agility is the key capability of an enterprise to respond to external changes and undertake strategic changes rapidly, which provides feasible solutions for enterprises to cope with severe and changing challenges. The current research on strategic agility is not clear because of the inconsistency in conceptual definition, the lack of clarity in research logic, and the fact that the mechanism of strategic agility has not been fully explained. To address these issues, this paper undertakes the following research work: Firstly, based on the LDA topic model and text analysis methodology, it reviews 141 domestic and international literatures related to strategic agility, and identifies the research landscape of strategic agility in depth. Secondly, it summarizes the background of strategic agility, integrating its existing conceptual framework, variable measurements, and theoretical perspectives. Thirdly, by synthesizing existing research findings, it constructs a research framework for strategic agility from the perspectives of antecedents, outcomes, and mechanisms. Finally, it proposes four suggestions for future research: refining the concept and measurement of strategic agility, expanding theoretical perspectives, extending research content, and refining context-specific research. In conclusion, this paper provides a comprehensive summary and review of strategic agility research, aiming to offer theoretical inspiration and references for future studies.

Foreign Economics & Management
JIN Yuying, Editor-in-Chief
ZhengChunrong, Vice Executive Editor-in-Chief
YinHuifang HeXiaogang LiuJianguo, Vice Editor-in-Chief
Strategic Agility: Research Landscape and Prospects
Foreign Economics & Management Vol. 47, Issue 05, pp. 137 - 152 (2025) DOI:10.16538/j.cnki.fem.20240228.101
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Dong Baobao, Sun Xizi. Strategic Agility: Research Landscape and Prospects[J]. Foreign Economics & Management, 2025, 47(5): 137-152.
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