The Influence of Digital Capability-Based Work Culture as A Mediator of Transformational Leadership, Teamwork, and Achievement Motivation in Improving Lecturer Performance

Abstract

This study examines the impact of transformational leadership, teamwork, and achievement motivation on lecturer performance, with digital capability-based work culture as a mediating variable. Using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS, data were gathered from lecturers to examine the interrelationships among the constructs. The results indicate that transformational leadership, teamwork, and achievement motivation significantly influence digital capability-based work culture. Additionally, digital capability-based work culture positively affects lecturer performance and partially mediates the effects of transformational leadership and teamwork, while fully mediating the effect of achievement motivation. The results show how important it is to create a digital-oriented work environment to improve lecturer performance. Practical implications suggest that institutions should invest in digital infrastructure and training programs to strengthen lecturers' digital capabilities, thus improving their teaching effectiveness and research productivity. The study contributes to the literature by integrating digital capability-based work culture into the leadership and performance framework, offering a comprehensive understanding of its role in higher education institutions.