A DEVELOPMENT MODEL OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE MANAGEMENT, LEARNING BEHAVIOR ON TECHNOLOGICAL COMPETENCE FOR DIGITAL EMPLOYMENT

Abstract

Abstract: This study investigates the impact of organizational culture on developing technological competence for digital employment in Chinese vocational colleges. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected from 607 educators and administrators through a structured online survey. The analysis involved descriptive statistics, reliability and validity testing, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and structural equation modeling (SEM). Key findings indicate that supportive, innovative, and bureaucratic cultures each positively influence technological competence, with supportive culture having the strongest effect. Commitment to learning and shared vision were identified as essential mediators, linking organizational culture with technological readiness for digital employment. These findings contribute to organizational learning theory and competence-based theory by demonstrating that a learning-oriented and strategically aligned culture is critical for enhancing digital skills in vocational education. The study offers practical insights for stakeholders in vocational education, advocating for an organizational culture that fosters continuous learning, shared goals, and digital skill acquisition. However, limitations include its focus on vocational colleges in China, which may limit the generalizability of the findings, and the reliance on self-reported data, which could introduce response bias. Future research should explore these relationships in diverse cultural contexts and examine additional mediators, such as leadership style and digital literacy, to deepen the understanding of technological competence development. This research underscores the importance of cultivating an organizational culture that supports digital readiness in education, providing a foundation for future studies in this area.