The Impact Mechanism of Chief Information Officer Establishment on Enterprise Digital Transformation

Zhou Chengchi(Northwest Normal University)

Abstract

In the VUCA era, the importance of the CIO role has become increasingly prominent. Many enterprises have recognized the critical role of establishing a CIO position in driving internal institutional change and achieving digital transformation. This study collected data from 430 Chinese enterprises via questionnaires. Based on the institutional entrepreneurship theory perspective, a theoretical model was constructed and tested using PLS-SEM. Results indicate that establishing a CIO position significantly and positively impacts an organization's digital transformation. Organizational agility mediates the relationship between CIO appointment and digital transformation. This study provides insights into how the CIO role drives internal institutional change, enhances organizational capabilities, and ultimately facilitates digital transformation.

Keywords

Chief Information Officer、Digital Transformation、Organizational agility、Institutional entrepreneurship theory

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26549/met.v9i1.35174