International Journal of Economic, Business, Accounting, Agriculture Management and Sharia Administration (IJEBAS)
Vol. 6 No. 3 (2026): June (ON PROGRESS)

HUMAN CENTRIC DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN SMES: THE ROLE OF DIGITAL COMPETENCE , EMPOWERMENT PSYCHOLOGY AND LEADERSHIP TO WORKFORCE ADAPTABILITY

Ahyani Ridzky Ramadhan (Unknown)
Irsan Tricahyadinata (Unknown)
Wirasmi Wardhani (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 May 2026

Abstract

Digital transformation demands improvement adaptability power work , especially in business small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that have limitations source power . Research This aim test influence digital competence and empowerment psychological to adaptability employees , with consider role moderation characteristics owner business . Using approach quantitative explanatory , data obtained of 334 respondents from the SME sector culinary and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling – Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS). The results show that digital competence and empowerment psychological influential positive significant to adaptability , with empowerment psychological as the most dominant determinant . In addition , the characteristics owner proven strengthen second connection the findings . This confirm that adaptability power Work No only determined by capability technical , but also by conditions psychological and contextual leadership . Research This contribute with integrate dynamic capability perspective , Self-Determination Theory, and deep leadership explain adaptability in the context of SMEs, as well as expand human-centric approach in studies digital transformation.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJEBAS

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

This journal aims to examine new breakthroughs and current issues regarding advances in science and technology in the fields of Economics, Business, Sharia Administration, Accounting and Agriculture ...