THE ROLE OF E-LEADERSHIP IN RELATION TO IT CAPABILITIES AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Abstract

In this research we examine the relationship between IT capability and digital transformation as well as the influence of digital leadership. A theoretical framework was developed to explain the effect of digital leadership. Subsequently this was tested using a survey of 127 respondents from firms across Western Europe. Consistent with our proposed model, this study finds that both IT capability and e-leadership positively influence digital transformation. However, there is mediating effect of e-leadership on the relation between IT capabilities and digital transformation.