Digitalisering och ledarskap: samband, påverkan och konsekvenser
2020 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE credits
Student thesisAlternative title
Digitalization and leadership : conjunctions, impact and consequences (English)
Abstract [en]
Digitalization is an inevitable part of working life as well as life in general. At the same time, the leader is an important part of a business where they can act as an influential and engaging role.
The purpose of this essay is to look into the correlation between, leadership and digitalization. Moreover, what the effects are on businesses if digitalization projects are implemented and more so what the effects are if those projects are implemented in an unprepared organization. The method that formed the basis of the essay is of a qualitative approach as well as an abductive approach. Nine informants were interviewed and gave their own perspective on, and experience of, digitalization.
Results, that have been obtained through studies, show that leadership has an effect on digitalisation which can be contributed to communication, environment and employees’ engagement. Leadership is the foundation of successful digitalisation and successful digitalisations in certain areas leads to, improvement of Leadership opportunities
Conclusions that can be drawn from the results are that leadership’s commitment, involvement and communication is perceived to be important in creating a pleasant working environment, satisfied employees and a well-functioning business. The leader role has been determined to play an important part in various areas of a business and particularly when implementing digitalization.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2020.
Keywords [en]
digitalization, leadership, digitalization project, it-strategy, public sector, private sector, working environment, conjunctions, impact and consequences
National Category
Computer and Information Sciences
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-25432OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hb-25432DiVA, id: diva2:1555431
Subject / course
Informatics
2021-05-202021-05-182021-05-20Bibliographically approved