The Influence of Digital Competence and Transformational Leadership on State Civil Apparatus Performance through Adaptability in the Local Government of North Luwu Regency

Abstract

E-government or digital government is a strategic step to address the increasingly complex demands of society and the ever-changing dynamics of the global environment. Therefore, the State Civil Apparatus (ASN) is required to strengthen its digital competency. The main objective of this study is to determine and analyze the influence of Digital Competence and Transformational Leadership on ASN Performance with Adaptability as an intervening variable in the Local Government of North Luwu Regency. This study uses a quantitative approach with a causal explanatory design. The population in this study are ASN who are actively serving in the Government of North Luwu Regency. The sampling technique used is Proportional Stratified Random Sampling. The main instrument used in this study to collect data is a structured questionnaire that has been tested for validity and reliability of the instrument. The collected data will be analyzed descriptively and verifiably. The data analysis technique in this study uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the help of SmartPLS software. The results of the study showed a significant positive influence between digital competence and transformational leadership on ASN adaptability, a significant positive influence was also shown between transformational leadership on ASN performance, and a positive and significant relationship between adaptability and ASN performance. Different findings were shown between digital competence and ASN performance where the value of the variable relationship was positive but not significant.