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OT formalization extent

How OT is formally recognized in the organization.

Key Takeaways

  • OT formalization within organizations remains relatively limited, with most respondents indicating that OT is only partially recognized as a formal organizational function.
  • Partial recognition (29%) represents the dominant maturity level, suggesting that many organizations acknowledge OT’s growing importance but have not yet fully integrated it into enterprise governance and operational structures.
  • Only small portions of organizations reported OT as moderately or well recognized, while fully formalized OT functions remain largely absent.
  • The findings highlight that OT is still evolving from an operational support function toward a more strategic and formally governed organizational capability.

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