IT: Business Strategic Alignment for Sustainable Performance in Saudi Government Institutions Systematic Literature Review

Aligning information technology (IT) with organisational strategy is crucial for achieving a competitive advantageand enhancing performance. However, evidence on how IT-business strategic alignment operates within Saudi governmentinstitutions remains limited. Methods: This study conducted a systematic literature review of research published in Englishbetween 2013 and 2023. Searches in Scopus, Web of Science, and EBSCO identified 555 scholarly articles. Network-basedkeyword analysis was used to map the literature and track the evolution of key themes over time. Results: Findings reveal alayered conceptual structure. Central themes such as IT strategy, strategic alignment, organisational performance, ITgovernance, and digital transformation form the core of the field. Additional influential areas include communication, ITinfrastructure flexibility, sustainability, and cybersecurity. Keywords like innovation, change management, and knowledgemanagement connect otherwise distinct topic clusters, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the field. Persistentchallenges include communication gaps, weak IT governance, and rigid IT architecture, whereas successful alignmentenhances efficiency, trust in IT, and organisational performance. Contribution: The study proposes a framework specific toIT-business strategic alignment in Saudi public institutions, integrating insights from literature and network analysis to modelsustainable organisational performance. The framework supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation goals andoffers practical guidance for policymakers and IT leaders.