Policy-Making Model for the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade Based on Digital Transformation

the purpose of this study is presenting a policy-making model for the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade (MIMT) based on digital transformation. The study is an applied-developmental study in terms of purpose and cross-sectional survey research. A semi-structured interview and Likert scale questionnaire were used to collect data. The reliability of the questionnaire was assessed using Cronbach's alpha and combined reliability. The statistical population includes experts in the automotive industry until the theoretical saturation was reached and 15 experts participated. Using Cochran's formula for indeterminate populations, 365 people were calculated as a sample and cluster sampling method. To analyze the data, the grounded theory analysis method was used to identify the research indicators, and to validate and present the final model, the structural equation modeling method and LISREL software were used. It can be acknowledged that before deciding to transform processes and enter the digital arena, it is necessary to assess the readiness of the organization as well as its human resources to accept this change. The implementation of the automotive industry policy for digital transformation will make the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade the digital leader in the automotive industry.