10th International Congress on Information and Communication Technology

Authors - Duong Bui, Cuong Nguyen
Abstract - Purpose - We are currently experiencing the era of digital transformation. This leads to concepts like digital leadership, continuous learning, and digital culture. The objective of this study is to investigate the influence of various dimensions of digital leadership (DL) on enhancing responsible innovation (RI), with a mediating role of continuous learning (CL) and the management of digital culture (DC). Design/methodology/approach – This study was employed a mixed-methods research design. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire distributed to a sample of 250 employees from small and medium-sized enterprises in Vietnam, selected through convenience sampling. Findings - Structural equation modeling was utilized for path analysis in the study. The findings indicated a positive and significant impact of digital leadership (DL) on responsible innovation (RI), mediated through the roles of continuous learning (CL) and digital culture (DC). Practical implications – This study has highlighted the significance of the impact of DL to create CL and DC in Vietnam. The study also confirmed the relationship between DL and RI. It adds to the evidence on digital leadership in Vietnam. Originality/value – Empirical evidence was provided by this study to support the role of DC in fostering RI. Furthermore, how DL strengthens its influence on CL and DC within organizations was demonstrated. By doing so, a critical gap in understanding the impact of DL on RI, CL, and DC in the context of Vietnam is addressed by this research.