The Correlation of Digital Competence and Crisis Management: Evidence from the Polish Public Administration

In the age of digitalization, when almost all aspects of social activity are effected and novel threats to a rapidly changing environment are being posed, the ability of public servants to use digital tools competently is crucial for an effective crisis management. This article examines the two-dime...

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Main Authors: Krzysztof Kaczmarek, Mirosław Karpiuk, Jarosław Kostrubiec
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Language:English
Published: Universitas-Győr Nonprofit Ltd. 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://administrativescience.com/index.php/instadm/article/view/123/109
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description In the age of digitalization, when almost all aspects of social activity are effected and novel threats to a rapidly changing environment are being posed, the ability of public servants to use digital tools competently is crucial for an effective crisis management. This article examines the two-dimensional importance of digital competence, which includes both an ability to operate modern technologies and an awareness of potential cyber threats. The study draws on a literature analysis coupled with qualitative and behavioral methods to explore how digital competence affects the effectiveness of crisis management. The results indicate that it is not only technical proficiency that is important but ongoing cyber security training too is of crucial importance. These two combined form the basis for effective prediction, monitoring and response to crises. The article highlights the need to integrate digital competence as a fundamental element of crisis management strategies in public administrations while suggesting directions for further research in this area.
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spelling doaj-art-d997425243cb4ecdaadbe38c072238da2025-08-20T02:06:27ZengUniversitas-Győr Nonprofit Ltd.Institutiones Administrationis2786-19292025-06-015110110910.54201/iajas.123The Correlation of Digital Competence and Crisis Management: Evidence from the Polish Public AdministrationKrzysztof Kaczmarek0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8519-1667Mirosław Karpiuk1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7012-8999Jarosław Kostrubiec2https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1379-9846Koszalin University of Technology in KoszalinUniversity of Warmia and Mazury in OlsztynMaria Curie-Skłodowska UniversityIn the age of digitalization, when almost all aspects of social activity are effected and novel threats to a rapidly changing environment are being posed, the ability of public servants to use digital tools competently is crucial for an effective crisis management. This article examines the two-dimensional importance of digital competence, which includes both an ability to operate modern technologies and an awareness of potential cyber threats. The study draws on a literature analysis coupled with qualitative and behavioral methods to explore how digital competence affects the effectiveness of crisis management. The results indicate that it is not only technical proficiency that is important but ongoing cyber security training too is of crucial importance. These two combined form the basis for effective prediction, monitoring and response to crises. The article highlights the need to integrate digital competence as a fundamental element of crisis management strategies in public administrations while suggesting directions for further research in this area.https://administrativescience.com/index.php/instadm/article/view/123/109crisis managementdigital competencedigital toolspublic administrationdata security
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digital competence
digital tools
public administration
data security
title The Correlation of Digital Competence and Crisis Management: Evidence from the Polish Public Administration
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title_short The Correlation of Digital Competence and Crisis Management: Evidence from the Polish Public Administration
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digital competence
digital tools
public administration
data security
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