Performance management and work engagement: the engaging moderating roles of digital traceability and collaboration - new evidence using longitudinal data

  • Authors

    • Vina Winda Sari Lecturer in Department of Accountancy Management, Faculty of Management, Universitas Medan Area, Kabupaten Deli Serdang, Sumatera Utara, 20223, Indonesia
    • Erlina Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Business Economics, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Sumatera Utara, 20222, Indonesia
    • Iskandar Muda Department of Accounting & Finance, Faculty of Economic Energy Policy, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Sumatera Utara, 20222, Indonesia
    • Windi Astuti Department of Accounting Information System, Faculty of Accounting Information System, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Su-matera Utara, 20222, Indonesia
    https://doi.org/10.14419/f6q3qs08

    Received date: April 12, 2025

    Accepted date: June 1, 2025

    Published date: June 7, 2025

  • Business, Collaboration, Digital Traceability, Performance Management, Work Engagement

  • Abstract

    This study explores the link between performance management and work engagement. This highlights the key roles of digital traceability and collaboration. We used data from 300 employees across industries. It is longitudinal. We examined how digital tools and teamwork have an effect on performance management & employee engagement. Our research reveals that it greatly boosts the benefits of performance management on engagement. Digital traceability fosters transparency and accountability, where collaboration nurtures a supportive work atmosphere. These factors create a powerful synergy. They strengthen the link between performance and employee management. This research has valuable insights for organizations. They wanted to boost their engagement and performance through digital and collaborative efforts.  

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    Sari, V. W., Erlina, Muda , I. ., & Astuti , W. . (2025). Performance management and work engagement: the engaging moderating roles of digital traceability and collaboration - new evidence using longitudinal data. International Journal of Accounting and Economics Studies, 12(2), 69-75. https://doi.org/10.14419/f6q3qs08