MIS and Environmental Sustainability in Saudi Arabian SMEs: Unveiling the Mediating Effect of Organizational Culture and Policy

This research aims to explore the role played by management information systems (MIS) in increasing environmentally sustainable practices among SMEs in Saudi Arabia. The first research question is to establish how MIS impact and use can promote environmental Sustainability, and the second is to establish the mediating role of organizational policy culture in MIS impact and use for ecological Sustainability. The methodology employs a quantitative approach, concentrating on the structural equation modeling (SEM) tool, and it utilizes primary data from 180 leaders in Saudi Arabian SMEs. We developed the survey instrument based on existing scale questions and conceptual frameworks and conducted reliability and validity assessments. The research has yielded significant findings. Firstly, SMS and UAP in MIS significantly correlate with the use of environmentally sustainable practices, and higher levels of these practices positively influence system maintenance, support, user adoption, and proficiency in the management information system. These findings stress the need to support the MIS system and user proficiency in appropriately utilizing MIS for Sustainability. Second, the research identifies that the moderating factors of organizational policy and culture play a significant role in MIS utilization and environmental Sustainability. This has implications for the view that the overarching organizational environment greatly enhances or hinders MIS's operational effectiveness in encouraging sustainable practices. These results are possible academic contributions and the application of store choice methods. The study offers a comprehensive perspective on the practical and proper management of MIS in SMEs, which can foster environmental Sustainability and align with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.