2020
DOI: 10.1002/mde.3202
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Top managers in the digital age: Exploring the role and practices of top managers in firms' digital transformation

Abstract: This study explores the role and facilitating actions of top managers in response to the digital transformation. Building on 27 in‐depth interviews with top managers and close associates from large German firms, we find that top managers respond to the digital transformation by engaging in three key actions: understanding digitalization, setting the formal context for digitalization, and leading change. Moreover, findings emphasize that top management team support is essential in firms' digital transformation.… Show more

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“…Dunia sedang mengalami perubahan drastis terutama dalam bidang industri dan teknologi (Wrede et al, 2020). Perubahan tersebut dapat dilihat dari banyak aspek, baik dari cara manusia saling berhubungan sosial melalui media sosial cara orang menjalankan bisnis pun ikut terdampak dengan adanya bisnis-bisnis berbasis online (Setiawan, 2017).…”
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“…Dunia sedang mengalami perubahan drastis terutama dalam bidang industri dan teknologi (Wrede et al, 2020). Perubahan tersebut dapat dilihat dari banyak aspek, baik dari cara manusia saling berhubungan sosial melalui media sosial cara orang menjalankan bisnis pun ikut terdampak dengan adanya bisnis-bisnis berbasis online (Setiawan, 2017).…”
Section: Pendahuluanunclassified
“…Meanwhile the introduction of non-IT communication technology is of greater benefit to centralised decision-making by decreasing communication costs, which, however, has a negative impact on employee voice. Wrede et al (2020) explore the role and facilitating actions of senior managers in response to the digital transformation. Building on 27 in-depth interviews with senior managers and close associates from large German firms, they find that senior managers respond to the digital transformation by engaging in three key areas: (i) understanding digitalisation; (ii) setting the formal context for digitalisation; and (iii) leading change.…”
Section: Management Scoresmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Leadership and managers play a crucial role in firms' innovation efforts (Damanpour, 1991;Smith & Tushman, 2005;Wrede & Dauth, 2020). Digital leadership is based on innovations and rapid changes.…”
Section: Leadership Styles In Digital Agementioning
confidence: 99%