Digital Transformation Process Research Articles

Directors' and Officers' Liability Insurance and the Digital Transformation of Enterprises: Based on the Empirical Evidence of Listed Companies in China from 2011 to 2021

Amidst the wave of the digital economy, numerous enterprises have commenced the process of digital transformation to address market challenges and fluctuations, as well as to pursue sustainable growth. Directors' and officers' liability insurance (D&O insurance), being an essential instrument of corporate governance, necessitates an empirical investigation to unravel its influence on enterprises' digital transformation. This study selects Shanghai-Shenzhen A-share listed companies from 2011 to 2021 as research subjects to examine the impact of D&O insurance procurement on enterprises' digital transformation and its underlying mechanisms. The findings reveal that the procurement of D&O insurance significantly fosters the progress of enterprise digital transformation, and this conclusion remains robust after employing a series of robustness tests, including the instrumental variable method and DIGT. The mechanism analysis indicates that by elevating the risk-bearing capacity of enterprise managers, the management efficiency of enterprises can be enhanced, thereby motivating supervisory executives to augment the quality of internal control and facilitate the digital transformation of enterprises. Further examination discloses that executive equity incentives and executive responsibility insurance possess complementary effects in promoting enterprise digital transformation, making the subscription of executive responsibility insurance a pivotal factor in enhancing the effectiveness of enterprise digital transformation and fostering high-quality economic development.

Digital transformation in adult education centres in Baden-Wuerttemberg

ABSTRACT The article discusses processes of digital transformation in adult education centres (AEC) in Baden-Wuerttemberg. It focuses on (a) environmental changes as perceived by specific actors, (b) topics and content related to the public education mandate, and (c) development and expansion of the organisation’s digital media repertoire. The data come from an explorative study in one German state, in which 34 managers were interviewed between November 2021 and May 2022 about key changes within their organisations. The results show that (a) different actors from the organisational environment are involved in shaping the digital transformation. A distinction can be made between enablers and inhibitors. In addition, (b) the AEC’s public education mission and thus the AEC’s efforts to promote digital inclusion are also changing. Finally, (c) digital transformation is also changing the organisation’s digital media repertoire. Ensuring basic infrastructure and new digital technologies for micro-didactic areas and exchange within and outside the AEC are seen as necessary. The results show that digital transformation is a multidimensional process with clear interrelations. These have hardly been explicitly considered in previous research. Pedagogical practice can gain suggestions from the results for improving cooperation with the organisational environment or for improving the organisational media repertoire.

The impact of entrepreneurial ecosystems on digital transformations: micro-level analysis

Purpose Entrepreneurial ecosystems (EEs) contribute to organisational success through enabling actors to restructure businesses, stimulating exchanges of resources as well as applications and improvements to technological approaches. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to study the impact of EE micro-level variables on digital transformations. Design/methodology/approach Based on data spanning 5,000 Portuguese firms, the authors selected a random sample of 300, including businesses in the industrial, retail and service sectors. The authors deployed the multiple linear regression statistical method to validate the hypotheses. Findings As a result, the authors may conclude the organisation and the micro-level actors of EEs, owners and their members of staff produce influences on digital transformation processes. Originality/value This study contributes to completing the gap in the literature regarding the shortage of quantitative empirical studies approaching micro-level EE variables from the perspective of their relationships with digital transformation processes.

Symbolic or Substantive? The Effects of the Digital Transformation Process on Environmental Disclosure

Symbolic or Substantive? The Effects of the Digital Transformation Process on Environmental Disclosure

FRAMEWORK FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL STRATEGIES FOR INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES: PRINCIPLES, METHODS AND TOOLS

Strategic management and strategy as a tool for managing business development have become responses to the increasing instability of the external environment. With the advent and development of digital technologies, there has been another quantitative and qualitative leap in the growth of uncertainty in the operating conditions of industrial enterprises. In order to remain competitive, they have embarked on a digital transformation process, the success of which also largely depends on having a clear strategy for implementing the transformation. The requirements for such a strategy, and the methods and tools used to develop it, are in some respects very different from those used in traditional strategic management. This determines the research relevance in the field of determining the nature of the digital strategy of the industrial enterprise, methods and tools for its development. It is shown that a digital strategy is a strategy for business development in a digital environment and that the key problem in its development is the need to significantly increase flexibility while maintaining a certain stability. Analysis of trends in the area of adaptation and development of methods for strategy development in the digital environment was carried out. Four broad sets of methods for increasing strategic flexibility have been identified: based on scenario development, experimentation, the use of organisational and management mechanisms, and on the use of ecosystem capabilities. Taking into account the stages of digital transformation process of the industrial enterprise and the basic practices of adaptive management, a landscape of methods and tools for the formation of a digital strategy of a company has been built up, allowing to broaden the understanding and to make a reasonable choice of an instrumental and methodological base. The concept of a minimum viable strategy is highlighted as a promising direction for developing a flexible digital strategy for an enterprise. A tool for its development is proposed in the form of a one-page presentation (canvas) that logically combines the key components of a digital strategy, ensuring its flexibility and sustainability.

Evasive attacks against autoencoder-based cyberattack detection systems in power systems

The digital transformation process of power systems towards smart grids is resulting in improved reliability, efficiency and situational awareness at the expense of increased cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Given the availability of large volumes of smart grid data, machine learning-based methods are considered an effective way to improve cybersecurity posture. Despite the unquestionable merits of machine learning approaches for cybersecurity enhancement, they represent a component of the cyberattack surface that is vulnerable, in particular, to adversarial attacks. In this paper, we examine the robustness of autoencoder-based cyberattack detection systems in smart grids to adversarial attacks. A novel iterative-based method is first proposed to craft adversarial attack samples. Then, it is demonstrated that an attacker with white-box access to the autoencoder-based cyberattack detection systems can successfully craft evasive samples using the proposed method. The results indicate that naive initial adversarial seeds cannot be employed to craft successful adversarial attacks shedding insight on the complexity of designing adversarial attacks against autoencoder-based cyberattack detection systems in smart grids.

How to Warranty the Sustainability of a Company’s Digital Transformation Base on the Case of Chi Forest

Abstract As earnings decrease and deflation occurs, companies are facing more competition. Digital transformation has emerged as a crucial strategy for companies to pursue new avenues of growth. Existing studies have explored the definition of digital transformation, the relationship between digital transformation and sustainability, and the impact of digital strategies on businesses. The study aims to investigate the drivers and processes of digital transformation towards sustainability and introduces a qualitative approach of single case study to explain the mechanisms involved. So how did we realize the research in this study? Firstly, we selected Chi Forest, a prominent beverage company, as our research subject. We then adopt an interpretivist research methodology to examine the steps behind the sustainable phenomenon of digital transformation at Chi Forest as well as the driving factors. This provides key recommendations for companies that when undergoing digital transformation, it is important to give more consideration to the steps of transformation and improve the sustainability of the transformation results. The highlight of this study is that we extend the existing steps of digital transformation by describing different transformation processes. More importantly, our study offers a comprehensive and a multi-perspective research reflection the literature on the application of digital transformation strategies, adding value to the existing research.

Creating a Digital Culture for Digital Transformation: A Literature Review of Practical Steps

Abstract In the context of a world characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity, the digital transformation of organizations has become unavoidable. Digital culture has received increased attention as an essential factor in the success or failure of digital transformation. However, there is no generally accepted digital cultural model for organizations to build upon, nor a clear roadmap to follow on how to change the existing culture into a digital one to facilitate the process of digital transformation. This paper represents a review of the so-far proposed digital cultural models, respectively of the action steps suggested by literature for creating a digital culture. First, the paper combines the dimensions of three existing digital culture models into a more comprehensive model and secondly, it structures the action steps by the new digital culture dimensions. The action steps are further divided into high-level and practical ones. This is the first study comprising a sum of action steps towards a digital culture from published literature up to this point. The findings show firstly that digital cultural models overlap to a high degree. Secondly, the suggested action steps are similar, clear patterns becoming recognizable, however that a lot of them remain high-level, abstract or theoretical. This study represents a good start into creating a roadmap for organizations for creating a digital culture, however more research is required to be able to provide a detailed, practical and actionable set of steps for organizations on their digital transformation and digital culture change journey.

Measures to preserve the mental health of sailors when working on autonomous surface vessels

Currently, all sectors of the national economy are subject to rapid processes of digital transformation, which requires the restructuring of both production processes and the improvement of the personnel selection system. The field of maritime transport is no exception, which has recently been focused on the active development of autonomous maritime shipping. The introduction of autonomous ships into operation radically changes the working conditions of ship crew members, including due to a significant reduction in their number. As a result, in the near future, seafarers will be forced not only to work in difficult conditions caused by maritime specifics, but also to experience the additional impact of a limited ship crew. The lack of necessary skills and training among current ship crew members to work in the new realities, as well as the high risk of impairment of their mental health, shows the objective need to find new approaches to the training and selection of seafarers. In order to develop recommendations for improving the rules for training, recruiting and selecting seafarers to work in conditions of a limited ship crew, the article studied regulations and levels of autonomy of sea surface vessels. A survey was conducted among active sailors, which made it possible to identify key problems on the stated issues, and also studied the types of temperament, personality and accentuation.

СТРАТЕГИЧЕСКОЕ ЦЕЛЕПОЛАГАНИЕ ПРОДОВОЛЬСТВЕННОГО ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ СТРАНЫ

The substantive provisions of the consistency (complexity) of the general strategic goal of achieving food security are developed. Attention is focused on the need to transfer the tasks of improving the quality of food to a new level. It is emphasized that the solution of the complex problem of providing highquality food to the population requires the allocation of the main performers of the set targets by the levels of government. The problem of the need for calculations of regional balances of food production and consumption is actualized. It is argued that the regional aspect of food security should get its place on the upper tier of doctrinal food security in the country. The necessity of generalization at the upper level of the tier of goals within the framework of both economic and financial accessibility of food is justified. The necessity of including in the upper tier of the tree the goals of the processes of digital transformation of the organization and management system of ensuring food security of the country is highlighted.

Relevance of the digitalization process in the development of domestic enterprises in the context of socio-economic instability

Methods. During the research, the following methods were used: systemic approach – when studying the process of digital transformation of the economy and its consequences for the functioning of enterprises; analysis and synthesis – when determining the advantages and challenges of introducing digital technologies into the economic activity of domestic enterprises; structural and functional analysis – when distinguishing the components of the cycle of information processes in CRM. Results. The cycle of information processes in CRM is considered and analyzed, covering the concepts on which the management activities of enterprises are based, including the collection, storage and analysis of information about consumers, suppliers, partners and information about relationships with them. Digitalization processes have been shown to provide tools to organize, automate and synchronize all aspects of customer interaction, including marketing, sales, customer service and support, and more. The main components of Big Data based on the use of big data analysis are defined and it is shown that it can significantly contribute to the development of enterprises in various industries. Businesses generate massive amounts of data from a variety of sources, including transactions, social media and sensors. Analysis of this data allows you to identify hidden patterns and trends, quickly react to changes and make operational decisions. Novelty. The article highlights the advantages and identifies the challenges of the digitization process. The key aspects of the implementation of ERP systems have been determined, which allows for the integration of various aspects of the company's activities, providing more accurate planning, control and analysis. This helps to optimize the use of resources and increase productivity, which is critically important in conditions of instability, when it is necessary to use the available resources as efficiently as possible. Practical value. It was determined that digital transformation significantly affects various aspects of enterprise activity, improving business processes, management models, communication with clients and consumers, as well as interaction with suppliers. The implementation of digital technologies contributes to increasing the efficiency, flexibility and competitiveness of enterprises, which are key success factors in today's dynamic market environment.

Digital dimension of human capital development

Methods. When conducting the research, the following methods were used: scientific generalization – when determining the essence of the categories «digitalization», «digital economy», «human capital»; analysis and synthesis – when clarifying trends and forms of development of digitalization processes; logical analysis – when establishing the correlation between indicators of the development of the digital economy and human capital. Results. The article analyzes theoretical approaches to defining the concepts of «digitalization» and «digital economy». The importance of digital transformation processes in modern society is emphasized, in particular as a transition to new ways of working and thinking with the use of digital, social, mobile and new technologies. The main digital systems of the digitized environment are characterized. It is emphasized that the functioning of the digital economy based on digital systems is due to, firstly, the presence of a special infrastructure formed with the help of hardware, software, telecommunications, and secondly, specific business models that function based on the use of computer networks within virtual interactions and, thirdly, electronic commerce, through which trade operations are implemented within the global Internet network. The essence of human capital, its types and conditions of formation are analyzed. The existing approaches to the evaluation of human capital are considered, the need to take into account aspects of information technology ownership when measuring its level of development is emphasized. The indicators of the development of the digital economy and human capital were considered, a direct correlation between them was established. Novelty. Correspondence between the indicators of the development of human capital and the digital economy has been established. Practical value. The results of the study can be used in the process of assessing the level of development of national human capital.

The Role of Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Education: Reviewing Challenges and Opportunities in the Digital Transformation Era

Digitization and artificial intelligence have a significant impact on the quality of education, representing a pivotal topic in the current educational landscape. The emergence of digital transformation brings about fundamental changes in the educational field, with the traditional way of knowledge acquisition evolving into sophisticated digital methods, where prominent e-learning takes its place. Our research focuses on understanding the role of virtual electronic platforms and their impact on education, attempting to explore the challenges and opportunities presented by digital transformation. Additionally, the article addresses the concept of e-learning and its role in enhancing and developing the educational process. Furthermore, this research analyzes the impact of digitization on the quality of education and how educational environments are transformed into advanced educational sites. Moreover, the article discusses the challenges facing the digital transformation process and how to improve educational outcomes overall. The article emphasizes the importance of adopting digital technologies to enhance education and achieve more effective and efficient results in modern education through the adoption of artificial intelligence.

The role of IT capabilities and managerial support in advancing digital transformation and internal audit: a literature review

Abstract This literature review focuses on concepts related to the role of information technology (IT) capabilities and managerial support in the context of advancing digital transformation and improving internal audit in the institutional environment. Through the synthesis of relevant academic sources, it is investigated how IT capacities and strategic management support influence the organizational ability to adapt to digital innovations. Special emphasis is placed on the complex dynamics that shape the interactions between these factors and their impact on institutional responsibility and performance. The results of the literature review illustrate the key mechanisms that support the digital transformation process, including the integration of technological systems, the development of digital competencies, and the role of management in providing resources and support. Further, a deeper understanding of the complexity of these interactions serves as a basis for further research in the field of digital transformation management and internal audit in an institutional context.

Adaptation of Agile Spotify Model at the Government Digital Service

Jabar Digital Service (JDS) took an innovative approach by smoothly integrating Spotify's agile model into the government's structure. This transformation went beyond simple structural changes. It completely reconfigured bureaucratic structures to match the agile culture required for effective digital service delivery. JDS proactively adapted its organizational structure by recruiting highly skilled professionals to meet the specific needs of the digital environment. In addition, the organization implemented the Agile at Scale and Heterogeneous Tailoring frameworks. These frameworks increased independence and promoted consistency in decision-making, enabling a fundamental change in the way JDS delivered projects and introducing collaborative groups such as squads, tribes and divisions. This integration required a complete restructuring of cultural standards, regulatory systems, risk mitigation procedures and thorough staff development. The process of communicating effectively with team stakeholders and achieving a balance between team autonomy and alignment in a changed organization was challenging. A variety of methods were used to support this research, including an in-depth exploration and observation of JDS, semi-structured interviews with relevant staff, a comprehensive case study approach using holistic single case design, and a detailed analysis of previous research, regulations and secondary data sources. The impact of this pioneering project was far-reaching. It facilitated the establishment of digital signatures to simplify bureaucratic procedures, the conversion of analogue forms into digital domains, and the digitalization of business activities. The development of JDS was an important milestone in the digital transformation process, as it facilitated collaboration between the community and the government on digital services. Significantly, this undertaking used Spotify's operational framework, adapting and customizing it to the specific needs and difficulties of JDS, which represents a notable advance in government digital integration

Digital Competence for University Lecturers in Vietnam: A Case Study Result At 10 Universities

The digital transformation process has been systematically implemented across all fields of education and training, significantly impacting all activities of universities in Vietnam. Digital technology has changed the way lecturers access, deliver, and assess knowledge for university students. Digital competence is also crucial for lecturers to research and apply advanced teaching methods, from using online platforms to analyzing data to personalize the learning process for students. The purpose of this study is to develop a framework of digital competence for university lecturers in Vietnam and to identify the current status of digital competence among university lecturers in Vietnam. The study used a quantitative research method with a survey sample of 180 lecturers representing 10 universities from 4 regions of Vietnam. The research results show that the digital competence of university lecturers in Vietnam consists of 4 components: (1) Basic information technology competence, (2) Competence in designing, implementing, and evaluating digital education by lecturers, (3) Competence in training students in the application of digital technology, (4) Communication and collaboration competence in a digital environment. From these findings, 4 measures are proposed to develop the digital competence of university lecturers in Vietnam: (1) Increasing awareness among lecturers about digital transformation in the teaching process; (2) Investing in equipment, infrastructure, and information technology infrastructure to meet the requirements of digital transformation in education; (3) Providing training and development opportunities for lecturers' digital competence; (4) Establishing support mechanisms and policies to encourage lecturers to enhance their digital competence.

Second-generation involvement and the digitalisation of family firms: evidence from China

ABSTRACT This study aims to examine the impact of second-generation involvement on the digitalisation of family firms. Through theoretical and empirical research on Chinese listed family firms, we investigate the complex relationship between second-generation involvement and the digital transformation process. The findings reveal that the involvement of second-generation members hinders digital transformation to a certain extent, with managerial risk preference playing an intermediary role in this relationship. Second-generation involvement has a stronger inhibitory effect on digitalisation in smaller firms and firms within industries with lower levels of competition. Additionally, the moderating role of ownership concentration and institutional investor shareholding on the relationship between second-generation involvement and digital transformation is explored. The results indicate that ownership concentration and institutional investor shareholding can alleviate the negative impact of second-generation involvement on the digitalisation of family firms. This study enriches socioemotional wealth theory by examining the family firm’s digitalisation and provides practical guidance to promote their digitalisation.

FEATURES OF THE USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS OF PROFESSIONAL (VOCATION-TECHNICAL) EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Modern society is characterized by a significant impact of information technologies on all spheres of human life. In a special way, the processes of digital transformation affect educational institutions, including vocational and technical (vocational and technical). Currently, professional (vocational and technical) education occupies an important place in the country's economy, determining the priority of effective training of highly qualified personnel in the state policy of Ukraine.

Особенности управления цифровой трансформацией физической культуры и спорта в контексте государственного управления

The authors consider the necessary conditions and principles of digital transformation of public administration, including in the field of physical culture and sports. The analysis of normative documents defining the processes of digital transformation in the field of physical culture and sports is carried out, the forms of manifestation of trends in the digitalization of physical culture and sports are determined.

Digital transformation model for universities: A preliminary proposal

This article presents the results of a research project aimed at designing a theoretical model for digital transformation at the Autonomous University of Chile. The research methodology adopts a case study approach with a mixed method combining quantitative and qualitative techniques. This approach provides a nuanced and comprehensive understanding of the dimensions and factors shaping the digital transformation model, incorporating insights from 97 students and eight experts. The model comprises three phases, nine dimensions, and 54 indicators, emphasizing the integral connection between digital maturity and value creation for students. Key success determinants in the university's digital transformation processes are outlined, including the strategic approach, organizational culture, utilization of technological infrastructure, and technology management capabilities. Practical implications underscore the significance of acknowledging the impact of power relations during the digital transformation journey, influencing internal processes, IT governance coordination, roles of personnel in technical and managerial positions, teachers’ performance, and students' trust and loyalty to the institution. The article concludes by identifying factors that influence the institution's capacity to implement technological changes aligned with its strategic, technical, and logistical requirements. Future studies could redefine the roles of administrative, teaching, and student staff, fostering increased digital maturity, continuous innovation in services and processes, and the creation of new digital learning spaces centered around student needs.