Journal Article10.1108/jmtm-04-2024-0176
Digital technologies and digitalization performance: the mediating role of digitalization management
Syed Ahsan Ali Zaman,Mantas Vilkas,Syed Imran Zaman,Sobia Jamil +3 more
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TL;DR: This study examines the impact of digital technologies and management on digitalization performance in Lithuanian manufacturing firms, finding that digitalization management significantly mediates the relationship between digital technologies and performance.
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Abstract: PurposeThis study explores the impact of digital technologies and digitalization management on digitalization performance in Lithuanian manufacturing firms, aiming to unravel the dynamics between digital technology adoption and managerial capabilities in enhancing digitalization performance.Design/methodology/approachEmploying partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), the research analyzes data from a survey of 506 Lithuanian manufacturing firms, focusing on their digitalization strategies and outcomes.FindingsThe findings reveal that while digital technologies alone do not directly influence digitalization performance, digitalization management significantly mediates this relationship, highlighting the pivotal role of managerial practices in maximizing the benefits of digital technologies.Research limitations/implicationsThe study acknowledges limitations in its scope, primarily focusing on Lithuanian manufacturing firms, which may affect the generalizability of its findings to other sectors or geographical contexts.Practical implicationsThe study offers valuable insights for practitioners and managers, underscoring the importance of strategic management in leveraging digital technologies for enhanced digitalization performance and providing a roadmap for more effective digital transformation practices.Originality/valueThis research elucidates the intricate dynamics between digital technologies, digitalization management and digitalization performance, revealing a pivotal mediating role of digitalization management. It notably demonstrates that digital technologies, contrary to expectations, do not directly influence digitalization performance, underscoring the essential function of digitalization management in harnessing digital technologies for enhanced performance.
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