Conceptualizing digital leadership characteristics for successful digital transformation: the case of Tanzania
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2021-10
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Research Gate
Abstract
The objective of this study was to examine the attributes of a compelling
leader to lead Digital Transformation in a formal organization. The study
conceptualized a digital leader with 26 characteristics grouped into 5
roles. Sample respondents were drawn from some organizations in
Tanzania and a self-reported questionnaire was used for data collection.
Preliminary analysis involved examining inter-correlation among
leadership attributes, dropping 3 out of 26. Exploratory factor analysis
of 23 items produced 7 factors which were grouped into 5 roles while
dropping 2 factors with one item each. Only 4 factors and 13 items
qualified for confirmatory factor analysis which provided better fit for
the sample data. The validity check showed that the digital leadership
construct somehow converges and the four factors were different from
one another. It is implied that good digital leader is anticipated to
foster economic growth, promote innovation and entrepreneurship, and
improve service deliveries.
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Digital leadership, Digital transformation, Exploratory factor analysis, Confirmatory factor analysis, Digital development