Abstract

The considerable interest among scholars in recent decades regarding digital transformation (DT) research is unsurprising. Nations, urban centres, economic sectors, corporations, and individuals universally encounter the shared imperative of adjusting to the demands posed by a digitalized milieu. The objective of this study is two-fold. To commence, conducting a comprehensive analysis of the thematic progression of research on digital transformation (DT) within the realms of management and business is imperative. This is necessary as the current body of study in these domains has been constrained to specific sectors, necessitating a broader examination. A systematic process was employed to identify and evaluate publications published in journals with a rating of ≥ 2 stars according to the Chartered Association of Business Schools (ABS) criteria to accomplish this objective. Based on the findings above, the subsequent aim of this scholarly article will be to present a cohesive framework that establishes a connection between prior research on digital transformation (DT) and the domains of business and management. This framework will contribute to the evolutionary approach adopted in this paper. Given the progressive advancement of the subject matter being examined, the framework is comprehended as a robust foundation for ongoing discourse and future investigations.