From bureaucratic management to data-driven management: the role of the information environment in the digital transformation of public administration
Keywords:
государственное управление, цифровая трансформация, бюрократический менеджмент, менеджмент на основе данных, информационная среда управления, моделирование данных, управление данными, цифровой документооборот, управленческие компетенцииAbstract
This article examines why digitalization often yields limited improvements in public sector governance. It argues that implementing digital technologies fails to automatically enhance organizational control if the document-centric workflow typical of traditional bureaucracy remains unchanged. Transitioning to genuinely data-driven governance requires a fundamental shift not only in information systems but also in how managerial data is conceptualized and structured. Central to this transition is data modeling, which maps administrative activities into interconnected networks of events, roles, states, and outcomes. This approach shifts the operational focus from mere document processing to comprehensive informational support across the entire management cycle. Additionally, the study explores the workforce implications of this digital shift. Structural changes in the information environment demand new competencies from public sector executives and specialists, specifically in data literacy, decision parameterization, and data governance. Ultimately, the practical value of this research lies in its framework for designing data-driven public administration systems and establishing updated competency models for civil servants.Agencies
This research was supported by the 2026 RANEPA state-funded research assignment.Downloads
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