From digital sparks to performance gains: organizational resilience thrives under ESG pressure
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First, this study conducted questionnaire surveys exclusively among high-tech enterprises in Shandong, Jiangsu, and Shanghai. Given the pronounced regional disparities among China’s high-tech enterprises, this limitation may constrain the generalizability and external validity of the findings. Future research should expand the sample scope to include companies in central and western regions, as well as those with different ownership structures—such as state-owned enterprises and private SMEs—to enhance the external validity and generalizability of the results. Second, this study employs a mainstream empirical management approach using questionnaires to collect data. The selection of enterprise management team members and technical experts as survey respondents introduces a degree of subjectivity. [...] Second, this study employs a mainstream empirical management approach using questionnaires to collect data. The selection of enterprise management team members and technical experts as survey respondents introduces a degree of subjectivity. Future research will consider utilizing third-party ESG ratings or sustainability reports to assess ESG management practices. Third, this study only included firm age and firm size as control variables. Future research will consider incorporating industry competition, government subsidies, senior management team characteristics, and regional digital infrastructure to mitigate the influence of these factors on the adoption and performance of digital technology innovation. [...] Future research will consider utilizing third-party ESG ratings or sustainability reports to assess ESG management practices. Third, this study only included firm age and firm size as control variables. Future research will consider incorporating industry competition, government subsidies, senior management team characteristics, and regional digital infrastructure to mitigate the influence of these factors on the adoption and performance of digital technology innovation. Fourth, further research may include ownership structure, industry competitiveness, and digital infrastructure as control variables to enhance the explanatory power of the model. Fifth, the intuitive presentation of the moderation effect diagram is somewhat lacking. [...] Conversely, in other sectors like technology and services, environmental concerns may not be prioritized, leading to insufficient investment in ESG management and consequently weaker moderation effects. Combining different types of firms in regression analysis can result in a visually diminished effect. Future research could group companies by industry to develop moderation effect diagrams, enhancing clarity and persuasiveness. Sixth, since the data for this study were obtained through questionnaire surveys, although necessary checks for reliability, validity, and common method bias were conducted to ensure the data fall within reasonable ranges, the selection of questionnaire items relies on subjective measurements by respondents, which may introduce some interference into the results. In future research, we will adopt a combined approach of panel data and case studies to ensure the scientific rigor and accuracy of our conclusions. [...] Future research could group companies by industry to develop moderation effect diagrams, enhancing clarity and persuasiveness. Sixth, since the data for this study were obtained through questionnaire surveys, although necessary checks for reliability, validity, and common method bias were conducted to ensure the data fall within reasonable ranges, the selection of questionnaire items relies on subjective measurements by respondents, which may introduce some interference into the results. In future research, we will adopt a combined approach of panel data and case studies to ensure the scientific rigor and accuracy of our conclusions. Seventh, the comprehensive and thorough investigation of these variables (digital technology innovation, organizational resilience, ESG management, and enterprise performance) may not be sufficient. In future research, the specific technical applications of digital technology innovation, the specific manifestations of organizational resilience, and the specific practices of ESG management can be expanded to further analyze the profound impact of these variables on enterprise performance. [...] In future research, we will adopt a combined approach of panel data and case studies to ensure the scientific rigor and accuracy of our conclusions. Seventh, the comprehensive and thorough investigation of these variables (digital technology innovation, organizational resilience, ESG management, and enterprise performance) may not be sufficient. In future research, the specific technical applications of digital technology innovation, the specific manifestations of organizational resilience, and the specific practices of ESG management can be expanded to further analyze the profound impact of these variables on enterprise performance. Eighth, this study only considered the influence of digital technology innovation and organizational resilience on enterprise performance. Looking ahead, strategic flexibility can be included as an intermediary variable in the research scope, and green innovation and digital transformation can be included as moderating variables in the scholarly work.
Abstract
This study investigates digital technology innovation(DTI) in a global response to the ESG management model to drive corporate performance to implement sustainable development strategies. The current analysis collected data from high-tech corporations in Shandong, Jiangsu, and Shanghai, China through a questionnaire research method. Multiple regression analysis and Bootstrap analysis were used to reveal the evolutionary characteristics of digital technology innovation under ESG management. The main findings include (1) digital technology innovation has a positive contribution to short-term financial performance(STFP) and long-term competitive advantage(LTCA) of corporations. (2) Digital technology innovation has a positive effect on organizational resilience. (3) Organizational resilience …
Conclusions / Discussion
Conclusion This study analyzes the relationship between DTI and enterprise performance by investigating data related to high-tech enterprises in Shandong, Jiangsu and Shanghai. Our study shows that DTI helps to improve the performance level of enterprises. DTI has a significant positive impact on STFP and LTCA of enterprises. DTI has a significant positive effect on organizational toughness. Organizational toughness exerts a profound positive sway on STFP and LTCA of enterprises. Organizational toughness mediates the relationship between DTI and firms’ STFP and LTCA. ESG management positively moderates the bond between DTI and LTCA. The findings of this study highlight the ramifications of DTI on firm performance and emphasize the positive role of organizational resilience and ESG management in promoting firm performance, providing lessons for firms to achieve sustainable development. Theoretical significance of the study With the industrial transformation driven by digital technology and the emergence of digital emerging markets, enterprises are required to possess higher levels of digital capabilities. Digital technological innovation capabilities are gradually becoming the core …
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