Factors Influencing the Transition to Digital Government among Subdistrict and Village Leaders: A Systems Analysis

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Warunee Suthaloung
Supachai Tritose
Kamolvit Loima
Teeraphat Kitjarak
Arun Sonchai
Chirarot Boonrat

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This academic article aims to explain the mechanisms of factors influencing the transition to digital government among village headmen and subdistrict headmen by employing a systemic analysis framework to understand the dynamic relationships among factors at the local leadership level. The study is based on a synthesis of digital government, systemic transition, and transformational leadership theories, demonstrating that the transition to digital government is neither a linear process nor driven solely by technological adoption, but rather represents a structural transformation resulting from interactions among multiple levels of influencing factors. The findings propose a systemic transition framework conceptualized as a dynamic ecosystem, in which successful digital government transition depends on the balance among four core systems: digital leadership; technological infrastructure and systems; social systems, organizational culture, and human resource competencies; and policy frameworks, governance mechanisms, and community participation. These systems are interconnected through continuous learning and improvement mechanisms. This newly developed body of knowledge advances the understanding of digital government transition at the local level and provides a systematic conceptual foundation for both policy formulation and practical implementation.

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Suthaloung, W. ., Tritose, . S. . ., Loima, K. ., Kitjarak, T. . ., Sonchai , A. ., & Boonrat , C. . . (2025). Factors Influencing the Transition to Digital Government among Subdistrict and Village Leaders: A Systems Analysis. Dhammathas Academic Journal, 25(4), 461–478. retrieved from https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/dhammathas/article/view/290531
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