Introduction: Algorithmic Organizing

Volume 95 of Research in the Sociology of Organizations explores the phenomenon of “algorithmic organizing,” the embedding of data-driven computational processes into organizational structures, processes, and everyday work. Through diverse empirical studies across four thematic sections, the contributors in this volume reveal how: (a) data scientists craft algorithmic solutions, (b) organizations transform for algorithmic readiness, (c) users navigate algorithmic encounters, and (d) researchers develop new methodological approaches. Together, the papers highlight that algorithmic organizing involves more than implementing predictive models – it requires a deep grasp of how algorithms are embedded within organizational structures, processes, and social practices. This collection advances our scientific understanding of algorithms “in the wild” while offering practical insights for managing the increasing entanglement of computational processes with organizational life.