Journal of Contemporary Administration and Management (ADMAN)

The Role of Product Innovation in MSME Sustainability: A Review from an Entrepreneurial Perspective

2026-07-05T05:20:04+00:00

This study aims to analyze the role of product innovation in supporting the sustainability of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) from an entrepreneurial perspective. The study employs a literature review method using a qualitative approach and descriptive analysis. Data were collected from Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, MDPI, and publications from credible institutions covering the period 1964–2026. A total of 68 articles were identified during the initial stage and subsequently screened based on relevance, quality, and topic suitability, resulting in 43 articles being selected as the primary sources for analysis. The findings indicate that product innovation plays a significant role in enhancing competitiveness, strengthening customer loyalty, expanding market opportunities, and improving MSMEs' adaptive capacity to changes in the business environment. From an entrepreneurial perspective, creativity, innovation orientation, dynamic capabilities, and collaboration are identified as key factors that reinforce business sustainability. This review confirms that product innovation is a strategic instrument for MSMEs to maintain business continuity while fostering sustainable growth.

The Role of Management Information Systems and Digital Asset Management in Enhancing the Effectiveness of Regional Asset Control: Evidence from the Government of West Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

2026-07-25T08:35:59+00:00

Digital transformation has become a strategic priority for improving governance and accountability in public sector organizations. In regional governments, the implementation of Management Information Systems (MIS) and Digital Asset Management (DAM) is expected to strengthen the effectiveness of regional asset control by improving information quality, administrative efficiency, and organizational transparency. However, empirical evidence regarding the combined influence of these digital capabilities on regional asset governance remains limited, particularly within Indonesian provincial governments. This study therefore investigates the effects of Management Information Systems and Digital Asset Management on the effectiveness of regional asset control in the Government of West Sulawesi Province. A quantitative research design was employed using a cross-sectional survey of 108 employees directly involved in regional asset management, including asset administrators, information system operators, and asset administration officials. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using multiple linear regression with IBM SPSS Statistics. The findings reveal that both Management Information Systems and Digital Asset Management have positive and statistically significant effects on the effectiveness of regional asset control. Management Information Systems improve administrative efficiency, information quality, and decision-making capability, while Digital Asset Management enhances real-time monitoring, information integration, asset security, and reporting efficiency. Furthermore, the two variables jointly explain 59.2% of the variation in regional asset control effectiveness, highlighting the strategic importance of digital transformation in strengthening public asset governance. This study contributes to the literature by extending the application of the Resource-Based View and the Information Systems Success Model to regional government asset management. Practically, the findings provide evidence that integrated digital information systems and digital asset management practices can improve transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency, thereby supporting the implementation of good governance within regional governments.

Digital Leadership in Accelerating Bureaucratic Transformation: Evidence from the Implementation of SRIKANDI and Electronic Signatures in an Indonesian Provincial Government

2026-07-19T03:22:08+00:00

The implementation of the Electronic-Based Government System (SPBE) has become a strategic priority for the Indonesian government to improve bureaucratic efficiency, transparency, accountability, and the quality of public services through digital transformation. However, the adoption of digital government applications remains uneven across regional institutions due to organizational resistance, limited digital competencies, and challenges in managing institutional change. This study aims to examine how digital leadership, regulatory intervention, and technical facilitation accelerate bureaucratic transformation through the implementation of the Integrated Dynamic Archival Information System (SRIKANDI) and Electronic Signatures (TTE) at the West Sulawesi Provincial Department of Cooperatives, SMEs, Industry, and Trade. A qualitative descriptive case study approach was employed using purposive sampling. Primary data were collected through semi-structured interviews, non-participant observations, and document analysis, while data were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña. The findings reveal that successful implementation of SRIKANDI and TTE was driven by the synergy between strong digital leadership, mandatory regulatory enforcement, and continuous technical mentoring. These complementary factors reduced organizational resistance, improved employees' digital competencies, accelerated the transition from paper-based administration to integrated digital governance, and significantly enhanced administrative efficiency, transparency, and accountability. This study contributes to the digital government literature by demonstrating that sustainable bureaucratic transformation depends not only on technological readiness but also on the integration of leadership commitment, institutional support, and organizational learning. The findings provide practical recommendations for strengthening SPBE implementation across regional government institutions in Indonesia.

The Influence of Ethical Information Technology Use and Green Computing Awareness on Green Digital Behavior: Evidence from the Government of West Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

2026-07-25T08:40:22+00:00

The rapid digital transformation of public administration has improved organizational efficiency while simultaneously increasing concerns regarding the environmental sustainability of information technology utilization. Although governments continue to expand digital governance initiatives, limited attention has been devoted to understanding the behavioral factors that encourage environmentally responsible digital practices among public employees. This study investigates the influence of Ethical Information Technology Use and Green Computing Awareness on Green Digital Behavior among employees of the Government of West Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. This research employed a quantitative explanatory approach using a structured questionnaire distributed to 120 State Civil Apparatus (ASN) selected through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to evaluate both the measurement model and the structural relationships among the proposed constructs. The findings reveal that both Ethical Information Technology Use and Green Computing Awareness have positive and significant effects on Green Digital Behavior. Green Computing Awareness demonstrates the strongest influence, indicating that employees' understanding of environmentally sustainable computing practices is a key determinant of responsible digital behavior. The structural model explains 58.8% of the variance in Green Digital Behavior, suggesting satisfactory predictive capability. The study contributes to the Green Information Systems literature by extending existing research beyond technological adoption toward individual behavioral determinants within public organizations. The findings also provide empirical support for the Theory of Planned Behavior by demonstrating that employees' ethical responsibility and environmental awareness encourage environmentally sustainable digital practices. From a practical perspective, the study recommends integrating Green IT education, environmental awareness programs, and ethical technology policies into digital government initiatives to support sustainable digital governance.

Digital Ethics and Green Computing for Sustainable Digital Bureaucratic Transformation: Evidence from the West Sulawesi Provincial Plantation Office

2026-07-19T03:26:28+00:00

Digital transformation has become an essential component of public sector reform aimed at improving administrative efficiency, transparency, accountability, and service quality. However, sustainable digital transformation requires not only technological innovation but also the integration of ethical governance and environmentally responsible information technology practices. This study aims to examine the role of digital ethics and green computing in supporting digital bureaucratic transformation at the West Sulawesi Provincial Plantation Office. The study employed a descriptive qualitative case study approach supported by questionnaire data collected from 60 civil servants using purposive sampling, complemented by documentary analysis of relevant government regulations and institutional documents. The data were analyzed using the interactive qualitative analysis model consisting of data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that digital ethics strengthens transparency, accountability, information security, and responsible technology utilization, thereby enhancing organizational trust and supporting effective digital governance. Furthermore, green computing contributes to bureaucratic efficiency through paperless administration, digital document management, efficient utilization of information technology resources, and environmentally sustainable administrative practices. The integration of digital ethics and green computing was found to reinforce digital bureaucratic transformation by improving organizational effectiveness, administrative responsiveness, and public service quality. These findings suggest that sustainable digital government depends not only on technological capability but also on the institutional integration of ethical governance and environmentally responsible digital practices. The study provides practical recommendations for local governments to strengthen digital governance policies, improve employees' digital competencies, and expand sustainable technology initiatives in support of modern public administration.