CIO Structural Power and Corporate Social Performance

Drawing on the structural power framework and the resource management theory, we examine the influence of chief information officer (CIO) structural power on corporate social responsibility. Our empirical analysis shows that CIO structural power enhances corporate social performance (CSP) by fostering an innovative organizational culture. In addition, we find that CIO structural power amplifies the positive relationships between financial resource availability and CSP, as well as between employee productivity and CSP. These findings remain consistent across multiple robustness tests. By highlighting the multifaceted impact of CIO structural power on CSP, we aim to advance understanding of CIOs’ strategic role in corporate social responsibility.