Journal of Accounting and Management Vision

Journal of Accounting and Management Vision

**"Evaluating the Role of Information Technology Infrastructure Flexibility in Strengthening the Organizational Resilience of Tabriz Municipality in the Face of Emerging Urban Risks."**

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Master’s degree in Information Technology Management; System Analyst Expert, Data Processing Field, Information and Communications Technology Organization of Tabriz Municipality
2 Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology; Data Processing Affairs Expert, Information and Communications Technology Organization of Tabriz Municipality
3 Master’s degree in Executive Management; Head of the Planning and Human Capital Development Office, Information and Communications Technology Organization of Tabriz Municipality
Abstract
**"Objective: The main objective of this research is to investigate and explain the role of information technology infrastructure flexibility in enhancing the organizational resilience of Tabriz Municipality in the face of emerging urban risks (such as environmental, cyber, and social crises).**

**Methodology: This research is applied in terms of its objective and descriptive-survey in terms of nature and method. The statistical population of the research includes managers, IT experts, and crisis management headquarters officials in the ten districts of Tabriz Municipality. The sample size is determined using Cochran's formula, and data are collected through a standard questionnaire (derived from the IT infrastructure models of "Ward & Turner" and organizational resilience by "McManus"). For data analysis, SPSS software is used at two levels: descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (Pearson correlation and multiple regression tests).**

**Findings (Anticipated): It is expected that the results of the statistical analysis will show a positive and significant impact of IT flexibility dimensions (including adaptability, connectivity, and modularity) on the municipality's ability to recover quickly and adapt to crisis situations.**

**Conclusion: The findings of this research can help senior managers of Tabriz Municipality to increase the organization's preparedness against unpredictable risks and ensure the continuity of urban service delivery by investing in flexible IT infrastructures."**
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