Context Of Digital Transformation Research Articles

Entrepreneurial potential in digital transformation: scale development using item response theory

PurposeThis study aims to develop a scale using item response theory (IRT) to assess the entrepreneurial potential for digital transformation in Brazilian companies.Design/methodology/approachIRT was used to develop a scale for entrepreneurial potential in digital transformation. This scale was constructed from a questionnaire, covering the domains: (1) data-driven culture, (2) openness to knowledge and adaptation to change, (3) connectivity and (4) creativity and innovation. The questionnaire was administered to a sample of 216 entrepreneurs from small business enterprise (SBE) and startups in Brazil.FindingsA questionnaire was developed and validated to assess the latent trait of entrepreneurial potential within the context of digital transformation. Additionally, a three-level scale of entrepreneurial potential was established: low (level I), intermediate (level II) and high (level III). The interpretation of this scale provides valuable information on which domains, such as data-driven culture, innovation, among others, can be enhanced to improve the potential of entrepreneur for digital transformation.Research limitations/implicationsThe sample was limited to small Brazilian companies and startups, which may restrict the applicability of the results to other business or geographic contexts. Additionally, the items evaluated in the scale may not fully capture all nuances of entrepreneurial potential for digital transformation. Future research should consider including new items that cover a broader range of entrepreneurial characteristics.Practical implicationsThe findings of this study have significant practical implications for the Brazilian entrepreneurial ecosystem, the entrepreneurs themselves, public policy makers and entrepreneurship support institutions. These results can guide digital transformation strategies, adjustments in public policies and investments, thereby promoting economic development and innovation in the country.Originality/valueThis study stands out for using IRT as a robust methodology to develop an interpretative scale to assess entrepreneurial potential in the digital transformation era. By focusing on Brazilian SBEs and startups, the study offers an original contribution on how these companies are handling the challenges of digitalization and identifying areas for improvement to further promote digital transformation among entrepreneurs.

Digital orientation and organizational resilience: the contingent effect of dynamic capabilities

ABSTRACT This study examines the contingent effect of dynamic capabilities (sensing, seizing, and reconfiguration) on the relationship between digital orientation (DOR) and organizational resilience (ORES) in Nigerian public sector organizations (PSOs), framed by Dynamic Capabilities Theory (DCT). A quantitative approach was employed, with data collected from 306 PSO employees using a questionnaire. The analysis, conducted via Smart-PLS, reveals that DOR positively influences ORES. Both sensing and seizing capabilities significantly strengthen the DOR-ORES relationship, while reconfiguration shows no significant moderating effect. The findings highlight the role of dynamic capabilities in enhancing organizational resilience within the digital transformation context of PSOs. The study contributes to the limited empirical research on dynamic capabilities and their contingent role in PSO resilience, providing key implications for future research and organizational practices.

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With the development of digital technology, children around the world as well as in Vietnam have access to the Internet and digital devices from a very early age. This early exposure provides an initial advantage that aids in the successful implementation of digital transformation, but it also poses potential risks. How can we ensure that children are safe and creative in the online environment while also enhancing their qualifications and skills, thereby contributing to the development of the nation’s human resources? In this report, we present the context of digital transformation, along with the practical, legal, and scientific foundations for educating students in digital citizenship skills. Based on this context, we offer solutions and implementation strategies to effectively teach digital citizenship skills at the elementary level. Keywords: Digital citizenship education; primary education; digital competencies; digital competency framework; digital transformation.

Keys to Successful Civil Servant Performance in the Digital Era: Explaining the Role of Visionary-Participative Leadership and Digital Technology Literacy

This study investigates the correlation between visionary-participative leadership style, digital technology literacy, employee involvement, and civil servant performance within the digital transformation context of the Semarang City Regional Revenue Agency. Employing a quantitative methodology, a survey of 105 staff members is conducted. The investigation in this research utilized Structural Equation Modeling methodologies employing the Partial Least Squares (PLS-SEM) framework. This study underscores the significance of adopting a holistic method toward advancing human capital by combining the improvement of digital competencies with tactics to enhance employee involvement. Study findings indicate that digital technology literacy skills substantially and constructively influence employee engagement and performance. Visionary-participative leadership positively impacts employee engagement, yet its direct effect on performance is deemed insignificant. Employee involvement is demonstrated to have a significant and favorable impact on performance. Theoretical and practical implications emphasize the necessity of crafting a more tailored digital transformation framework for the public sector and the importance of revamping leadership development initiatives to address the intricacies of bureaucracy in the digital age.

Research on Financial Product Innovation in Rural Commercial Banks under the Digital Transformation Context: A Case Study of Jiangsu Province

In the era of digitalization and networking, innovation in financial products is crucial for deepening rural financial reform and establishing a financial support system for rural revitalization. However, a comprehensive and user-friendly financial product system based on big data technology has yet to be established. As a result, the needs of farmers are unmet, and small and micro enterprises still face issues of expensive and difficult financing. This study, based on the context of digital transformation and the characteristics of rural commercial banks, analyzes the problems encountered in the innovation and development of financial products from both supply and demand sides, and proposes reasonable solutions.

Enterprise Integration as a Driving Factor for Guiding Digitalization in a Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprise

In the face of rapid technological advancements and evolving consumer demands, businesses increasingly turn to digitalization to remain competitive and redefine industry standards. This article delves into the crucial role of enterprise integration within the context of digital transformation, with a specific focus on manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Based on fieldwork within the Innovation Factory North project in Denmark, the study presents a three-dimensional framework – architecture, capabilities, and governance – that is instrumental in guiding manufacturing SMEs through the complexities of digitalization. The architecture dimension explores the dichotomy between monolithic and fog (edge) architectures, highlighting their respective merits and challenges. The capabilities dimension introduces the concept of operational capability stacking, demonstrating how specific information systems, when integrated, yield new capabilities. A list of common capabilities in manufacturing enterprises is provided, offering inspiration for manufacturing SMEs to enhance their operational efficiency. The governance dimension injects a strategic dimension into the digitalization process, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach between technology-driven and process-driven optimization methodologies. The research underscores the strategic nature of digitalization in manufacturing SMEs, recognizing the interconnectedness of architecture, capabilities, and governance in achieving sustained success in the digital landscape. The proposed three-dimensional framework is substantiated through real-world applications within Denmark’s Innovation Factory North project, providing tangible insights and scenarios to navigate the intricacies of the digital landscape effectively.

Organization оf Electrochemical Protection оf Steel Underground Pipelines Against Corrosionin the Gas Distribution Industry of the Republic of Belarus

Steel underground gas pipelines occupy a significant share of the total length of gas distribution pipelines, and therefore their maintenance in proper condition is a constant and very urgent task. Due to its global nature, the main influencing factor affecting the technical condition of any steel underground pipelines, including gas pipelines, is corrosion, primarily soil corrosion. To protect against it on pipeline networks, along with insulating coatings, electrochemical protection (ECP) is applied, that is, following the definition of STO [Standard of Organization] 17330282.27.060.001–2008, protection of metal against corrosion in an electrolytic environment, carried out by establishing a protective potential on it or eliminating the anodic potential shift from the stationary potential. In the gas distribution industry of the country, methods and means of electrochemical protection have been applied since the beginning of gasification and the construction of the first gas pipelines. All gas supplying organizations of the State Production Association for Fuel and Gasification “Beltopgaz” (six regional and Minsk city), which operate gas distribution facilities, have specialized corrosion protection services. These services provide maintenance of available ECP equipment, conduct electrical measurements on gas pipelines and corrosion studies of soils, and have certified laboratories. This paper is devoted to the analysis of domestic experience in organizing electrochemical protection of steel underground gas distribution pipelines, searching for promising directions for its improvement and increasing efficiency through the implementation of a unified industry technical policy, automation and telemechanization of ECP equipment in the general context of digital transformation, optimization of the timing and volume of maintenance.

Exploration and Research on the Construction of Vocational English Curriculum in China under the Context of Digital Transformation

This study delves into how digital transformation affects vocational English education in China, revealing the positive impacts of digital tools and strategies on teaching methodologies, curriculum content, and educational quality. The research indicates that the application of online Learning Management Systems (LMS), Virtual Reality (VR), and interactive platforms has significantly enhanced interactivity and practicality in vocational English education. Innovative teaching methods such as flipped classrooms and project-based learning have been effectively employed, enhancing students’ critical thinking and practical skills. However, the study also highlights issues that still need attention and resolution, such as insufficient digital skills among teachers, unequal distribution of technological resources, and a disconnect between teaching practices and student needs. To address these challenges, it is recommended to strengthen policy support, enhance teachers’ digital teaching capabilities, improve curriculum content to better meet student needs, and promote school-enterprise cooperation to strengthen practical teaching.

Learning about Sustainability in a Global Context of Digital Transformation in Teacher Education: Exemplary Vignettes of Experience in Webinars

Webinars are a powerful digital tool for learning about sustainability in a global context. The implementation of different technologies in teacher education, such as webinars, is becoming indispensable due to digital transformation and internationalisation processes. In this context, digital competences are described as key to quality education and a sustainable future. In teacher education, there is little evidence on how digital tools can be used for learning about sustainability. Based on the Teach4Reach project, a two-year international study on the Sustainable Development Goals in teacher education describes learning experiences in webinars by presenting selected vignettes. The question is how digitisation can support learning on sustainability in a global context of quality education. We conclude that webinars are a digital tool that supports knowledge building and collaborative learning in an international context but that their specific properties need to be recognised. The vignettes exemplify various challenges and opportunities presented by webinars, such as the fundamental role of facilitators, ease of access to the online environment, different behaviours of participants and unknowns about the learning outcomes.

Factors Affecting the Financial Performance of Banks in the Era of Digital Transformation: A Perspective from Vietnam’s Banking Industry

This study aims to explore the factors influencing the financial performance of banks in Vietnam amidst the on-going digital transformation. In today's dynamic economic landscape, characterised by digital transformation and heightened regulatory standards, banks are compelled to innovate in response to continuous macroeconomic fluctuations. While the importance of increasing financial performance was largely recognised, the development and empirical validation of a financial performance model in the banking digital transformation context is not yet completely addressed, especially in developing countries. Utilising foundational theories, this research employed SMARTPLS 4 software alongside a blend of quantitative and qualitative analyses to assess the influences on the financial performance of banks amid digital transformation. Data were collected from 400 bank employees from all genders across Vietnam by the quota sampling method. Most of the survey participants lived in big cities where many banks were concentrated. The research results showed that there were three main factors directly affecting bank financial performance including Deposit mobilisation, Bank profitability, and Loyalty respectively according to the level of impact. This result highlights the importance of effective deposit mobilisation in achieving the bank's financial goals. The results also indicated that the growth of banks' profits is closely tied to their capacity to maintain loyal customers. Additionally, the study revealed a strong correlation between nine other factors, such as Savings Interest rates, Bank technology, and Inflation, with three intermediary factors. Until now, there are very few studies that have comprehensively evaluated both financial and non-financial factors' effect on bank financial performance as this research. This study also offered compelling insights into the strategies of successful banks in Vietnam today, underscoring the importance of investing in bank technology and presenting valuable recommendations. Based on the findings, banks can specifically focus on managing the identified variables and deploying appropriate business strategies to enhance their financial performance for sustainable development in the digital age.

Digital Skills Mobilization within Incumbent Organizations: The Agentic Role of Digital Champions

AbstractIn a world increasingly influenced by digital technologies, incumbent organizations are urged to equip their employees with digital skills to unlock the transformative power of digitalization for their strategy and business model. Yet, extant research lacks guidance on how to mobilize and implement effective initiatives to develop digital skills in incumbents. Therefore, through an in‐depth case study of a utility company, this paper explores how an incumbent can mobilize its digital skills to embrace digital transformation. Based on the process perspective of resource mobilization, we shed light on the mechanisms for searching, accessing and transferring digital skills, namely: (i) unearthing dormant digital skills; (ii) awakening digital skill‐holders; and (iii) disseminating digital skills. In the investigation of these mechanisms, we uncover the agentic role of digital champions, who become an organizational capability for mobilizing digital skills in incumbents. We also document how digital technologies, as operant resources, can transversally support all stages of the mobilization of digital skills aimed at developing and leveraging digital skills in incumbents. In doing so, we explore the role of digitalization, both as the content of resource mobilization, in terms of digital skills, and as the means through which mobilization is enacted, in terms of digital assets and initiatives. Based on the findings of this study, we contribute to knowledge at the interface between digitalization and resource mobilization in the broader context of digital transformation.

Creative Community for Generation Z Teachers in Brazil Through Strategic Design

This paper aims to examine the lack of engagement by Generation Z teachers in Brazil. We propose that Strategic Design offers new meanings by engaging in social innovation through the establishment of creative communities within the context of digital transformation for these teachers to explore other teaching spaces out of schools. The objective of this study is to gain insights into the functioning of a creative community and its potential to accommodate Generation Z teachers. To achieve this objective, we employed a netnographic analysis approach within the CoNUMIdade Turbo of NUMI Educação for ten days. Additionally, interviews were conducted with the community’s creators. The findings suggest that the establishment of a creative community requires the understanding of generational needs, also adopting a horizontal management structure to empower a collective creation and to foster connections, sociability, and affectivity between the members.

Understanding Learning Experience Design (LXD): Three learning leader perspectives

This article focuses on learning experience design (LXD) as an emergent concept and professional practice in need of greater clarity. At a 2023 national learning and development conference three prominent learning leaders were interviewed and asked to share their unique perspectives on LXD (Michael Allen, David Kelly, and Megan Torrance). Excerpts from these interviews are featured throughout the article. The author also provides background information on LXD, an analysis of perspectives, and a concluding synthesis on the current state of LXD where it is approached within the context of digital transformation as an emergent new form of learning design.

Online Mediation in the Field of Trade: Qualitative Analysis from the Experience of Some Countries Around the World and Lessons Learned in Vietnam

Background: The Industrial Revolution has promoted the development of the digital economy and e-commerce. This also leads to an increase in disputes related to online transactions. From the above issue, the legal corridor regulating issues related to online mediation activities has initially formed and developed strongly in a number of countries such as India, Japan, and European Union countries. However, from the perspective of Vietnamese law, this form of mediation is still quite new, and it will take time to develop regulatory policies related to this issue. Research Methods: Within this article, to clarify the research issues, the authors used the following specific research methods: (i) Qualitative Research methods, (ii) Exploratory research method; (ii) Inductive and deductive methods; Statistical and synthetic methods; (iii) Comparative method. Results: Through reasearch, the authors show some results achieved when applying online dispute resolution methods in the European Union, India and Japan. From there, we summarise some experiences when applying online mediation in Vietnam in the current context of digital transformation. Conclusion: In the context that Vietnam is implementing judicial reform, the use of technology to serve in trial work is necessary. However, current legal regulations related to online trial and mediation in Vietnam have not been specified and guaranteed legality yet. From those, with the implementation of technology applied in trials, conducting online mediation in some countries will be one of the useful experiences, helping Vietnam perfect its legais mechanism in the future.

Semiotic Violence

Semiotic Violence

ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ И РЕАЛИЗАЦИЯ КОНЦЕПЦИИ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ЦИФРОВОЙ ТРАНСФОРМАЦИЕЙ ПРЕДПРИЯТИЯ

The article presents the formation and implementation of enterprises digital transformation management concept as one of the important factors in the enterprises innovation. The need for digital transformation of an enterprise in the context of global digitalization makes this study relevant and necessary. Without following modern digital trends, an enterprise cannot be successful in technological, communication and market aspects. A high-quality concept for managing digital transformation can help the development of an enterprise. The study aims to substantiate the need to formalize the concept of managing digital transformation of an enterprise, to determine corporate goals and tasks that are solved by management in the process of managing digital transformation. The study used various general scientific and special methods of cognition: observation, synthesis, method of analogies, abstraction, generalization, construction of hypotheses, concretization, graphic-analytical presentation, formalization etc. This study sets the following tasks: substantiation of the scientific and applied relevance of the topic of digital transformation management; determination of the «concept» definition in the digital transformation context; attribution of goals and main objectives, as part of the formation and implementation of the digital transformation concept. Due to the analysis of theory and practice, the author determined the priority management goals of digital transformation and formed a set of tasks, the solution of which will allow the company's management to improve the digital transformation management.

К ВОПРОСУ РАЗВИТИЯ ИНСТИТУТА «НАЛОГОВАЯ ОТВЕТСТВЕННОСТЬ» В УСЛОВИЯХ ПОСТРОЕНИЯ ЦИФРОВОЙ ЭКОНОМИКИ

The article is devoted to the analysis of the institution of tax liability, determining its place in the system of legal liability. According to the authors, an effective tax liability system contributes to ensuring the collection of tax revenues and the stability of the socio-economic development of the state. It is emphasized that the institute of tax liability is one of the main institutions of tax law related to tax offenses. Compliance with tax legislation is an important aspect of financial discipline and civic responsibility to the state. Proper fulfillment of tax obligations contributes to the sustainable development of the economy and ensuring the financial stability of the state. The authors note that the digitalization of society and the development of the digital economy have a significant impact on the tax system of the Russian Federation. There are is-sues affecting the taxation of digital services and digital companies, including the taxation of profits from their activities on the Internet, data processing, use and protection of information, and the definition of ways to combat tax evasion in the digital sphere associated with the complication of tax liability control processes. The authors believe that in order to develop effective tax mechanisms, it is necessary to establish the legal nature of tax liability in the system of legal liability, to distinguish and de-fine its essential affiliation as an institution of administrative or financial (tax) legislation. The authors conclude that increasing the efficiency of the tax system, reducing opportu-nities for tax evasion and ensuring the fairness of the distribution of the tax burden in the con-text of digital transformation contribute to ensuring the collection of tax revenues and the sta-bility of the socio-economic development of the state.

The digitalization of social influence practices in Morocco and its effect on attitudinal change and purchase behavioral intention

The phenomenon of digital influencers considered as electronic opinion leaders is proving to be a relevant practice adapted to the current context of digital transformation. The aim of this research work is to shed light on the various theories mobilized to study the effect of social influence via digital channels on the attitudinal change and purchasing behavioral intention of Moroccan consumers, in order to clarify the role of the digital influencer by focusing on the issues of credibility, authenticity and homophily of this social connector, and by showing the contribution of the quality of the content disseminated in the involvement and commitment of the virtual community following the para-social interaction established via social networks. The original aspect of this research lies in the interdisciplinary specificity of two distinct but complementary approaches combining the theories of social psychology and those of consumer behavior through a research methodology based on descriptive methods supported by documentary analysis techniques

Chief Digital Officer and Organizational Creativity Toward Digitalization

Through the microfoundation lens, this article explores how dynamic capabilities (DCs) of Chief Digital Officers (CDOs) trigger digitalization and organizational creativity of 2124 small to medium enterprises (SMEs) across 39 different European countries. As a result, the significant DCs are substantive and adaptive capabilities, which are offering new solutions, seizing new opportunities, and coping with changes. Besides, those two DCs also assume a mediator role in triggering organizational creativity within SMEs. In terms of theoretical and managerial implications, threefold contributions are provided: the first one offers a fresh study on the digital transformation context of SMEs through a microfoundation perspective; the second emphasizes the crucial role of CDOs as supported and remarked upon previous studies; and, then, the third one stresses out the importance of the individual leverage to generate creativity by the moderating role of DCs. By highlighting the originality of the research, since CDOs are seen to be the spark of unique ideas and innovations in the organization, further insights are proposed to position the need for conceptualizing new paths for developing technologies toward organizational creativity and humanity.

Development of digital infrastructure and blockchain in Ukraine

Purpose.To determine the role of digital infrastructure in the context of the digital transformation of Ukraine and to analyze the possibilities of applying blockchain technologies. Methodology. To achieve the set goal, various research methods, including analysis and synthesis for illuminating the economic essence of digital infrastructure, were employed as well as statistical methods for analyzing global trends in information and communication technology development. Inductive, deductive, and abstract-logical methods were used to support the conclusions. Findings. The research results encompass several significant findings. Firstly, various definitions of the digital economy were analyzed, leading to the proposal of an original definition that takes into account the peculiarities of the Ukrainian context and aligns with contemporary trends in digital technology development. Key sectors of economic activity were highlighted where the implementation of digital technologies holds the greatest potential within the context of digital transformation. Special attention was given to sectors where the use of digital tools can have a decisive impact on the development and competitiveness of enterprises. The authors emphasized strategic tasks and instruments that would facilitate the creation of a conducive environment for the development of the digital economy in Ukraine. Additionally, the essence of blockchain technology was studied, and potential areas of its application in Ukraine were discussed. Significant focus was placed on aspects of ensuring cybersecurity and data protection, which are critical in the context of blockchain utilization. Originality. The introduced original definition of the digital economy places a primary emphasis on the implementation and actual utilization of digital technologies across various spheres of human activity. A comprehensive set of measures for the development of digital infrastructure in Ukraine was proposed, including the enhancement of legislative regulation, creation of favorable conditions for the IT sector to accelerate the adoption and implementation of innovative solutions, development of digital infrastructure, coordination between educational and industrial sectors, nationwide Internet coverage to ensure equal opportunities for all citizens, attracting foreign investments, and utilizing blockchain technology for data protection (a critical aspect of state governance) and the intensification of digitizing administrative and public services. Practical value. The obtained research results can serve as the basis for the creation of necessary institutional frameworks, fostering the further advancement of the information technology sector in Ukraine. This can be particularly beneficial for the development of the production of goods and provision of services geared towards innovation and quality improvement. Establishing an effective digital economy in Ukraine requires not only technological innovations but also appropriate institutional frameworks that support this process. Such development will enhance the country’s competitiveness on the international stage and contribute to the improvement of citizens’ quality of life. Ultimately, the establishment of an effective digital economy in Ukraine opens up new opportunities for innovative growth and national development.