Track: Poster Competition (Graduate)

Abstract

Digital resilience, the ability to withstand and recover from digital disruptions, is a critical aspect of contemporary organisations in the competitive business world. In this research, we explore the foundational concepts of digital resilience and emphasise the pivotal role of ethical imperatives in achieving its desired outcomes. This research poster makes a significant theoretical contribution to the arena of digital resilience by introducing a novel conceptual framework that extends existing literature and incorporates ethical imperatives and sustainable business practices. Drawing upon prior research on digital resilience and its outcomes, our study enriches the understanding of this concept by introducing a comprehensive and multidimensional framework. This framework is valuable for researchers and practitioners, offering insights into the intricate relationship between digital resilience, ethical imperatives, and sustainable business practices.

Through a systematic literature review and thematic analysis, this study extracts essential dimensions and characteristics from previous research, shedding light on the most relevant aspects of digital resilience. Notably, our research represents the first attempt to conceptualise digital resilience in the context of sustainable business practices, highlighting its underlying dimensions.

Furthermore, we emphasise the crucial role of ethical imperatives, including the psychosocial safety climate, organisational values, and organisational learning, in mediating the connection between digital resilience and the successful implementation of sustainable practices. Our research introduces the TAS model (Technological Advancement, Agility and Adaptability, Stakeholder Engagement) as a practical framework for understanding the digital resilience process while promoting ethical principles and sustainability.

This study contributes theoretically and practically, offering organisations a structured approach to navigating the dynamic digital landscape while upholding ethical standards and promoting sustainability. Further, our research adds a comprehensive perspective to the ongoing academic discourse in this field by exploring the interplay of digital resilience, ethics, and sustainable practices.

Keywords: Digital Resilience; Psychosocial safety climate; Organisational values; Organisational learning; Sustainable business practices