Workforce Agility and Digital Transformation in the Public Sector

Gideon Mekonnen Jonathan, Iris Reychav

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Abstract

The rapidly changing technological, economic, and political landscapes have become a defining characteristic of this era. Organisations across sectors and industries are embarking on digital transformation to navigate through this dynamic environment. However, the success of digital transformation depends on dynamic capability - the ability to integrate, adapt and reconfigure internal and external capabilities to meet the demands of the dynamic environment. One of these capabilities is workforce agility - the ability of the workforce to foresee and respond to significant internal and external changes. Workforce agility is one of the imperative capabilities that can determine digital transformation success. However, the relationship between the two constructs is rarely studied, particularly in the public sector. Recognising the differences between organisations in the private and public sectors, this study investigates the significance of workforce agility for digital transformation in public organisations. The study also aims to test the moderating effect of transformational leadership on the influence of (1) workforce agility on digital transformation and (2) organisational structure on digital transformation. The theoretical model developed based on the extant literature will be tested using quantitative data collected in three municipalities in Sweden. Partial Lease Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) will be used for data analysis. Expected results and contributions are briefly discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSIGMIS-CPR 2024 - Proceedings of the Computers and People Research Conference
Subtitle of host publicationTrust and Legitimacy in Emerging Technologies: Organizational and Societal Implications for People, Places and Power
ISBN (Electronic)9798400704772
DOIs
StatePublished - 29 May 2024
Event62nd Computers and People Research Conference: Trust and Legitimacy in Emerging Technologies: Organizational and Societal Implications for People, Places and Power, SIGMIS-CPR 2024 - Murfreesboro, United States
Duration: 29 May 20241 Jun 2024

Publication series

NameSIGMIS-CPR 2024 - Proceedings of the Computers and People Research Conference: Trust and Legitimacy in Emerging Technologies: Organizational and Societal Implications for People, Places and Power

Conference

Conference62nd Computers and People Research Conference: Trust and Legitimacy in Emerging Technologies: Organizational and Societal Implications for People, Places and Power, SIGMIS-CPR 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMurfreesboro
Period29/05/241/06/24

Keywords

  • Digital transformation
  • Dynamic capability theory
  • Organisational structure
  • Public organisations
  • Transformational leadership
  • Workforce agility

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Computer Science Applications
  • Software

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