Assessing the Integrated Role of IT Governance, Fintech, and Blockchain in Enhancing Sustainability Performance and Mitigating Organizational Risk

In a digitalized business, blockchain technology, fintech, AI, and IT governance are crucial for reducing risks and aligning with organizational goals. IT governance ensures smooth and efficient adoption of fintech solutions and AI. Blockchain introduces trust and security through smart contracts, enhancing sustainability performance. Thus, in today’s rapidly evolving digital environment, the integration of these technologies has become critical to organizational resilience in the long-term. The present study aims to explore how the integrated role of IT governance, fintech, and blockchain technologies can enhance sustainability practices to mitigate organizational risks. The study utilized a questionnaire survey to assess the impact of IT governance, fintech, and blockchain technologies on sustainability performance in Oman. The sample included commercial, industrial, and service companies, including banks. A non-probability sampling approach, including convenience and snowball sampling, was used. Software tools such as SPSS and Smart PLS were used to estimate quantitative data analysis and structural modeling results. The study concludes that IT governance dimensions alone have an insignificant impact on sustainability. Importantly, the integrated effect of IT governance (alignment, policies, and committees) improves sustainability. The results also report that IT governance significantly enhances fintech adoption, but it has an insignificant influence on blockchain adoption in organizations. The results reveal that the respondents perceive that sustainability is positively and significantly improved by IT governance strategic alignment and the steering committee. The study offers a unique perspective on the impact of blockchain, IT governance, and fintech technologies on sustainability, filling existing literature gaps and urging policymakers to achieve the Omani Vision 2040.