The Impact of Digital Transformation on Organizational Knowledge Sharing: A Framework for Adaptive Performance

The dynamic and uncertain modern work environment demands strong adaptive performance from individuals. This study to analyze the influence of information technology on adaptive performance by examining the mediating role of knowledge sharing. This research employs a quantitative causal-explanatory approach. Data were collected through a cross-sectional survey involving 80 undergraduate Management students at FEB Unesa who are participating in the MBKM program. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the Partial Least Squares (PLS) approach. The findings reveal that information technology has a significant positive direct effect on adaptive performance (β = 0.641, p = 0.000). It also positively affects knowledge sharing (β = 0.826, p = 0.000). However, the analysis indicates that knowledge sharing does not significantly affect adaptive performance aims (β = 0.103, p = 0.501). Furthermore, knowledge sharing does not mediate the relationship between information technology and adaptive performance (β = 0.085, p = 0.511). The study concludes that investing in information technology directly enhances both organizational resilience and adaptive capacity. Organizations and educational institutions should prioritize implementing strategic and high-quality information technology. This is a primary step in building adaptive capabilities. The role of knowledge sharing, although significant for other organizational functions, does not serve as a mediating mechanism between technology and adaptation in this context.

Adaptive Performance, Knowledge Sharing, Information Technology

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