The effect of using information technology on corporate resilience in the face of tension-causing factors within companies

Purpose It is crucial to identify the factors that affect corporate resilience to compare a company with others and assess its competitiveness. This study aims to examine the effect of using information technology (IT) on corporate resilience in the face of tension-causing factors within companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE). Design/methodology/approach The statistical population of this study includes all the companies listed on the TSE during 2013–2022. A total of 196 companies were selected as the final research sample. The panel data is used to test the research hypotheses using Stata 14. Findings The results demonstrate that tension-causing factors within the company have a negative effect on corporate resilience. Moreover, the results indicate that investment in software positively affects the relationship between company tension-causing factors and corporate resilience. Furthermore, the results show that investment in hardware positively affects the relationship between tension-causing factors within companies and corporate resilience. Originality/value This study creates a bridge between research on IT, corporate resilience and tension-causing factors within companies. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to investigate the effect of IT on corporate resilience in the face of tension-causing factors within companies in Iran, particularly in the TSE, thereby contributing to the existing literature in this area.