CSR orientation incongruence and supply chain relationship performance—A network perspective

Author(s):  
Yi Liu ◽  
Xingping Jia ◽  
Xingzhi Jia ◽  
Xenophon Koufteros





2008 ◽  
Vol 54 (No. 4) ◽  
pp. 176-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Gyau ◽  
A. Spiller

In this paper, we investigate the relationship between the types of supply chain governance structure and the perceived relationship performance of Ghanaian fresh fruit and vegetable exporters concerning their business with European importers. Using the principal component and regression analyses based on data obtained from 101 interviews with exporters in Ghana, we show that relationship performance is a multi dimensional construct with economic and behavioral relationships as the two main dimensions. The study reveals that whereas the economic relationship performance is influenced by the type of governance structure used, the behavioral relationship performance is not. Thus, the economic dimension of the relationship improves as the firms adopt a more coordinated type of governance structure. We conclude that both the exporters and the importers can improve their economic performance and enhance efficiency in the supply chain if they adopt a more coordinated supply chain governance structure type if there are appropriate mechanisms for equitable distribution of benefits.



2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Atif Saleem Butt ◽  
Syed Hamad Hassan Shah ◽  
Ahmad Bayiz Ahmad

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how knowledge hiding affects buyer-supplier relationship performance in the supply chain. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a multiple case study methodology. Overall, 26 semi-structured interviews (13 dyadic interviews) with managers of buying and supplying firms (who have been a victim of knowledge hiding) were undertaken. Findings Based on comprehensive data analysis, results reveal seven factors that adversely affect buyer-supplier relationship performance (lack of trust, lack of cooperation and lack of commitment). In addition, results reveal that such factors reduced the firm’s business performance in terms of low-quality products, increased lead time and higher costs. Research limitations/implications This study has some limitations. First, the results of this study are not generalizable to a broader population. Second, this study explores behavioral patterns with respect to United Arab Emirates culture only. Practical implications Firms can use the findings from this study to understand how knowledge hiding in a buyer-supplier relationship adversely affects a buyer-supplier relationship performance. Originality/value A considerable weakness in buyer-supplier relationship literature is a need for a study examining how knowledge hiding harms buyer-supplier relationship performance in the supply chain. This paper addresses this gap.



Author(s):  
Lance Sherry ◽  
Liam Sarsfield




2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Wiley ◽  
Ian Wilkinson ◽  
Louise Young


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