Digital Models of Administration as a Mechanism for Enhancing Leadership Accountability in Dynamic Institutions

Abstract

The article examines the conceptual and methodological foundations of digital transformation of organizations in the context of responsible leadership development. The essence of digital transformation is defined as a systemic process of strategic updating of the business model, operational processes and corporate culture based on the use of digital technologies. The difference between automation and digital transformation is substantiated, and the role of digital management as a practical tool for implementing digital solutions is highlighted. On the basis of generalization of modern scientific approaches (resource, dynamic abilities and socially responsible management) the theoretical basis of the study is revealed. An integral index of digital transformation is proposed to quantify the level of digitalization of organizations, which takes into account the degree of implementation of basic digital technologies and their strategic impact. The model was empirically tested on the example of three companies, the results of which showed a strong positive correlation between the level of digitalization and the index of responsible leadership, including transparency, accountability and ethics of management decisions. To evaluate the effectiveness of digital management, the author proposes an improved model of an integral indicator that takes into account five components: economic and social performance, level of digital maturity, ethical management decisions, and management transparency. This approach allows for a comprehensive assessment of not only the economic results of digitalization, but also the socio-ethical effect of transformation. A scale for interpreting the levels of digital efficiency has been developed, which allows for a comparative analysis of organizations in different industries. The results obtained are of practical importance for the development of systems for monitoring digital maturity, assessing responsible leadership and formulating sustainable development strategies in the digital economy.