Environmental orientation and corporate performance: The mediation mechanism of green supply chain management and moderating effect of competitive intensity

This study aims to analyze employee perceptions regarding the implementation of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) in the hospitality & tourism sector in West Sumatra. GSCM reflected by the dimensions of internal environmental management and green purchasing can be influenced by environmental orientation (internal and external environmental orientation). GSCM are tested at the second-order construct reflective level and first-order reflective level. Linkages between variables in this study were identified through quantitative explanatory research techniques by testing hypotheses. Non-probability sampling through purposive sampling method from 77 respondents is carried out directly in the two main sectors. The results showed that all hypotheses had a significant effect. Internal environmental orientation and external environmental orientation have a significant effect on GSCM. Interestingly, environmental orientation has become an important predictor affecting the application of GSCM in the hospitality and tourism sector in West Sumatra.

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Environmental Orientation, Green Supply Chain Management, and Firm Performance: Empirical Evidence from Chinese Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17041199 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (4) ◽

pp. 1199

Author(s):

Xiangzhi Bu ◽

Wilson V.T. Dang ◽

Jianming Wang ◽

Qiu Liu

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Supply Chain Management ◽

Firm Performance ◽

Green Supply Chain Management ◽

Green Supply Chain ◽

Environmental Orientation ◽

Chain Management ◽

Environmental Selection ◽

The Relationship

This study investigates the relationship between environmental orientation and firm performance with the mediating role of green supply chain management (GSCM). This study uses a survey questionnaire to collect data from 247 CEOs from Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Structural equation modeling is used to analyze data and test hypotheses. Empirical results show that internal and external environmental orientations are positively related to the three elements of GSCM, namely, environmental selection, monitoring, and collaboration with suppliers which are also positively related to firm performance. In addition, results show that environmental selection, monitoring, and collaboration with suppliers mediates the relationship between internal and external environmental orientations and firm performance. The findings provide important implications for academic researchers and business managers in planning and implementing environmental strategies. In terms of theoretical implications, this study sheds a new light to current knowledge about the effect of environmental orientation on GSCM and firm performance of SMEs. This study also provides empirical evidence to clarify the mediating mechanism of GSCM in the link between environmental orientation and firm performance of SMEs. In terms of practical implications, this study provides knowledge for managers of SMEs to better understand the important role of environmental orientation and green supply chain management. Findings of this study provide knowledge for managers of SMEs to make their business policies better.

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Exploring firm performance by institutional pressures driven green supply chain management practices

Smart and Sustainable Built Environment ◽

10.1108/sasbe-04-2018-0022 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (5) ◽

pp. 415-437 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Waqar Ahmed ◽

Arsalan Najmi ◽

Muhammad Arif ◽

Muhammad Younus

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Supply Chain Management ◽

Developing Economies ◽

Green Supply Chain Management ◽

Green Supply Chain ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Institutional Pressures ◽

Environmental Orientation ◽

Chain Management ◽

Content Type

Purpose Environmental concerns are rapidly increasing in the industries across the world. They are a more serious issue, especially, in the developing countries due to the prevalence of old practices and outdated technology. The purpose of this paper is to understand the role of institutional pressure and environmental orientation of the firm in adopting green supply chain management (GSCM) practices, and thereon the effect of GSCM on the firm’s performance. Design/methodology/approach By employing survey methodology using purposive sampling technique, the data were collected from 229 respondents who were working as supply chain management professionals in various manufacturing firms. The hypotheses were tested through partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Findings The findings reveal that both institutional pressures and environmental orientation significantly impact GSCM practices. The result further shows that GSCM practices have a positive effect on the environmental and economic performance as well as customer effectiveness. Originality/value Industries in the developing economies like Pakistan are reluctant to implement GSCM practices due to the perception of ambiguous financial implications. This study signifies that institutional pressures act as an effective driving force for change management and compliance.

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