Navigating works future: Harnessing digital innovation to enhance muslim employees performance through transformation and flexibility

Usep Deden Suherman; Ateng Kusnandar; Husni Rofiq; Suteja Wira Dana Kusuma

doi:10.31106/jema.v22i2.23676

Authors

Usep Deden Suherman Department of Islamic Financial management, Faculty of Economics and Islamic Business, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati, Bandung
Ateng Kusnandar Department of Islamic Financial management, Faculty of Economics and Islamic Business, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati, Bandung
Husni Rofiq Department of Islamic Financial management, Faculty of Economics and Islamic Business, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Gunung Djati, Bandung
Suteja Wira Dana Kusuma Curtin Graduate School of Busines sand Law School, Curtin University, Perth

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31106/jema.v22i2.23676

Keywords:

Digital Transformation, Organizational Flexibility, Digital Innovation, Employee Performance, Organizational Effectiveness

Abstract

Fierce competition and uneven quality of service have made higher education institutions face pressure to undergo digital transformation and increase human resource performance. These challenges show that the implementation of digital transformation and organisational flexibility is not fully optimal, especially when digital innovation is not developed as a primary capability. Although many studies specifically examine digital transformation and organisational flexibility, studies specifically examining how digital innovation plays a unique mediator role in strengthening employees’ performance are still limited. This research fills the gap that has not been much explored. Using the explanation survey methods, 250 respondents were obtained from several educational institution units. The results indicate that digital transformation has a positive effect and a significant impact on digital innovation. Besides that, organisational flexibility is directly linked to increased employee performance. Most importantly, digital innovation plays a crucial role as a full mediator, distributing the effects of digital transformation and enhancing organisational flexibility, thereby improving the impact on employees’ performance. These findings confirm that technological transformation and organizational flexibility are sustainable performance advantages.

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