The Linkages Between Corporate Governance, ICT Adoption, and Public Sector Performance

Abstract

This study examines the linkages between corporate governance, ICT adoption, and public sector performance at the global level using secondary data for 140 countries worldwide. Given that past research has largely examined the effects of corporate governance on firm performance in single countries, we fill the gap in literature by examining this effect at the global level whilst concentrating on public sector performance where there exists a dearth of studies on the linkage. We develop and empirically validate a conceptual model based on the Technology-Organization-Environment framework and analyze our data using Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modelling. Results from this study indicates a significant relationship between corporate governance and ICT adoption as well as public sector performance. Nevertheless, the mediating role of ICT adoption was not supported. Outcomes from this study is intended to provide key insights into the linkages between corporate governance, ICT adoption and public sector performance at the global level.