The simultaneous effect of green ability-motivation-opportunity and transformational leadership in environment management: the mediating role of green culture

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasmeen Shamsi Rizvi ◽  
Raksha Garg
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Empirical Relationship ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Simultaneous Effect

PurposeManagers and management studies have for long assumed the separation of humans and nature that led to criticisms due to overexploitation of resources. This prompted organizations to adopt effective environmental management strategies. In this context, the specialized literature states that green human resource management (GHRM) and green transformational leadership (GTFL) coupled with Green Culture (GC) is considered a central aspect in improving the organization's environmental performance (EP). Based on this argument, this study has shown how GHRM strategies as studied under the heading – green ability, motivation and opportunity (GAMO) and GTFL can help in improving the EP of organizations. Studies have highlighted culture as an important mediator, we have therefore explored the mediating effect of green culture between GAMO and EP and between GTFL and EP.Design/methodology/approachUsing ability, motivation, opportunity theory and resource-based view, we have developed a model with GAMO and GTFL as independent variables, GC as a mediator and EP as the dependent variable. Data was collected from 150 top and middle-level managers working in Indian oil and gas companies, which is 50% of the target sample size and has been analysed using structural equation modelling.FindingsThe research identifies that GAMO and GTFL, in fact, positively influence the EP of organizations. Moreover, GC was found to have a partial mediating effect between both GAMO and EP and GTFL and EP.Research limitations/implicationsDue to several constraints, this study is designed to be cross-sectional. Longitudinal study is encouraged in this area. Further, the study is based on oil and gas industry operating in India, going forward the study can be extended to other sectors, to increase the generalizability of the findings.Practical implicationsThis study clearly shows that by investing in GHRM strategies, organizations will ultimately improve in green activities to improve see improvement in the firm's EP. The findings of this study that clarifies the importance of GTFL in building suitable culture give evidence to the leaders on why they should play a proactive role in leading employees towards environmental sustainability.Originality/valueThe originality of this study lies in studying the simultaneous effect of GTFL and GAMO for improving the EP. Also, studies on green management literature have mostly missed out on the important role of GC in improving EP which is addressed in this study. The data has been collected from oil and gas industry operating in India, which to the best of our knowledge is the first attempt. Overall this study has contributed to the literature on environmental sustainability by underpinning the empirical relationship between GC, GAMO, GTFL and EP which until now has been mostly limited to the conceptual level.

Value creation through big data application process management: the case of the oil and gas industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (8) ◽  
pp. 1566-1585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Saleem Sumbal ◽  
Eric Tsui ◽  
Irfan Irfan ◽  
Muhammad Shujahat ◽  
Elaine Mosconi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Value Creation ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Cyber Attacks ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Oil And Gas Companies

Purpose The purpose of this study is twofold: to investigate the role of big data in firms’ co-knowledge and value creation and to understand the underlying drivers behind value creation through big data in the oil and gas industry by underscoring the role of firms’ capabilities, trends and challenges. Design/methodology/approach Following an inductive approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with senior managers and analysts working in oil and gas companies across eight countries. The data collected from these key informants were then analysed using the qualitative data analysis software ATLAS.ti. Findings Value creation through big data is an important factor for enhancing performance. It has a positive impact on both tangible (organisational performance) and intangible (societal) aspects depending on the context. Oil and gas companies understand the importance of big data to creating value in their operations. However, implementing and using big data has been problematic. In this study, a framework was developed to show that factors such as the shortage of data experts, poor data quality, the risk of cyber-attacks and unsupportive organisational cultures impede its implementation and utilisation. Research limitations/implications The findings from this study have implications for managers and executives implementing big data and creating value across various data-intensive industries. The research findings, are contextual, however, and should be applied cautiously. Originality/value This study contributes to the value creation literature in the big data context. The findings identify the key areas to be considered for the effective implementation and utilisation of big data in the oil and gas sector. This study addresses a broad but under-explored issue (i.e. knowledge creation from big data and its implementation) and strengthens the academic debate within this research stream.

Explaining the role of technology in the dynamics of the players business models in the global oil playground

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 556-572
Author(s):  
Shiva Ebneyamini ◽  
Reza Bandarian
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Right

Purpose Technology is named as the most important element of creating the competitive edge in today’s turbulent environment and a key factor of survival in technology-intensive industries. Oil and gas industry is one of the most important, complex, and technology-driven amongst the global industries. “The purpose of this study is to highlight the role of the technology in the the global oil game and argue that in order to survive and maintain the competitive advantage, players need to follow technological advancements closely and consider technology as the critical factor in their business models.” Thus, the aim is to answer the question: does technology have an impact on the business model innovation in the oil and gas industry? Design/methodology/approach In this paper, the authors conduct an in-depth review of previous studies of oil and gas industry, main players, the role and evolution of technology in each player’s business model and present future challenges and trends of the industry. Findings Theoretically, the results of shows that the relation between the technology and business model in oil and gas industry is defined as a two way interaction which is in line with the theory presented by Baden–Fuller and Haefliger (2013); thus it helps the robustness of the theory as well. We argue that technology gained a “game changer” status in the oil and gas industry, beside all the fundamental premises on which business model is built on, having technology seems to be the key element of survival and the ability to develop in-house or have access to the latest ones in the right time can help the market share, revenue and leadership status. this key element can reinforce other pillars of powers in the oil and gas industry. Originality/value Most of the research in the oil and gas industry are practical, focusing on a specific technology, clean energy issues, regulations, and policies, etc. There exist few studies that present the theoretical issues in the industry or test the theories to see if this important industry falls within them or not. As follows, this study is about to address this gap and observe the dynamics in the oil and gas industry with an academic lens.

Exploring role of Indian workplace spirituality in stress management: a study of oil and gas industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 779-803
Author(s):  
Anubhuti Saxena ◽  
Naval Garg ◽  
B.K. Punia ◽  
Asha Prasad
Keyword(s):  
Stress Management ◽  
Work Stress ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Workplace Spirituality ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Oil And Gas Companies

PurposeThe primary objective of the present study is to explore the relationship between workplace spirituality and work stress among offshore and onshore employees of the Indian oil and gas industry. The present study also tends to study the difference in the stress level of offshore and onshore employees of the Oil and Gas Industry.Design/methodology/approachThe size of the sample for the present study was 202 respondents. It includes 128 onshore employees and 74 offshore employees of oil and gas companies. Respondents were mainly managers and supervisors working in various departments of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Cairn India, Reliance India Ltd (RIL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Indian Oil and Gas Ltd (IOCL). Since the different level of stress is experienced by employees at different stages of the organizational structure, thus study selected population comprising of managers and supervisors since they are believed to face similar work stressors. A variety of statistical tools like mean, t-test, correlation and multi-regression is used for the analysis of collected data.FindingsResults show that all six dimensions of workplace spirituality are significantly negatively correlated with stress for onshore employees. However, the sense of community and gratitude are found insignificantly associated with stress for offshore employees. Stressful offshore conditions and excessive specialization might not allow offshore employees to cherish the community at the workplace and also the virtue of gratefulness. The offshore employees might have a certain level of gratitude and community system, but it is not sufficient for the employees to perceive a lower level of work relates to stress. The result gives the impression that the normal working conditions (onshore workplace) provide adequate opportunity to workplace spirituality to transcend its impact on work stress.Originality/valueThis is one of the pioneer studies that examined the role of workplace spirituality and stress in stress management of offshore and onshore employees of Indian Oil and gas companies.

Pandemic will blunt impact of China’s energy reforms

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Energy Sector ◽  
Carbon Markets ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Blunt Impact ◽  
The Government ◽  
Energy Law

Subject Reform of China's energy sector. Significance The government has recently taken steps to reform China’s energy sector, diversify the number of actors and increase the role of market forces. However, the state retains a dominant position in the sector. Impacts It could still be many years before the draft Energy Law of 2020 is formally adopted into law. Measures to open up the oil and gas industry are likely to have little effect, especially at a time of low oil and gas prices. New electricity and carbon markets will not achieve their potential in terms of economic efficiency and emissions reduction for many years.

Determinants of organizational innovation: a framework

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (8) ◽  
pp. 578-589 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leena Busaibe ◽  
Sanjay Kumar Singh ◽  
Syed Zamberi Ahmad ◽  
Sanjaya S. Gaur
Keyword(s):  
Performance Management ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Organizational Leadership ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Organizational Innovation ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Control Factor ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Content Type

Purpose This study aims to examine the effect of gender perspectives in organizational leadership and culture on organizational innovations within the oil and gas industry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Design/methodology/approach The study examined research in the area of organizational innovation and proposed a framework to help practitioners to create an environment that promotes and strengthens innovation thinking at an institutional level. Findings Based on the literature, a framework of organizational innovation was developed with gender as a control factor. It shows the mediating effect of employee performance management on the independent variables, organizational leadership and culture. Research limitations/implications The oil and gas industry in the UAE should be a suitable environment for organizational innovation. Gender differences justify further investigation, especially the implications for female leaders, such as promotion and career advancement. Practical implications The results of this study will provide practical insights to executives, strategy-makers and practitioners and enable them to increase innovation among individuals and teams. Originality/value This study provides a comprehensive framework to assist practitioners and academics to understand the correlation of organizational innovation in the oil and gas industry.

On Approaches to Taking into Account the Risks of Changing Climatic Conditions when Planning and Implementing Oil and Gas Projects

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-65
Author(s):  
P. N. Mikheev
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Qualitative Assessment ◽  
Physical Factors ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Climate Risks ◽  
The Impact

The article discusses issues related to the impact of climate change on the objects of the oil and gas industry. The main trends in climate change on a global and regional (on the territory of Russian Federation) scale are outlined. Possible approaches to the identification and assessment of climate risks are discussed. The role of climatic risks as physical factors at various stages of development and implementation of oil and gas projects is shown. Based on the example of oil and gas facilities in the Tomsk region, a qualitative assessment of the level of potential risk from a weather and climatic perspective is given. Approaches to creating a risk management and adaptation system to climate change are presented.

scholarly journals Waste Not, Want Not: "Waste" as a Tool of Resource Conservation in the Atlantic Canadian Offshore

2018 ◽  
pp. 315
Author(s):  
Greg Moores ◽  
Mark Andrews ◽  
Amanda Whitehead
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Resource Conservation ◽  
Forced Marriage ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
A Company

As the Atlantic Canadian oil and gas industry continues to mature, offshore regulators face new and varied issues as they work to implement the objectives of the Atlantic Accords. Laws that were largely developed before the Atlantic Canadian offshore contained producing projects are now being applied to a diverse and evolving industry. As is often the case, laws, as expressed on paper, can prove difficult to apply to each unique set of circumstances that arises in practice.Fundamentally, many of the powers of the Atlantic Canadian offshore regulators rely on the concept of “waste.” An offshore regulator can order a company to commence, continue, or increase production of petroleum where it is of the opinion that such an order “would stop waste.” Conversely, the regulators may order a decrease, cessation, or suspension of the production of petroleum for the same reason. In certain situations of “waste,” the Accord Acts provide for a “forced marriage” via compulsory unitization.While “waste” is instrumental to the authority of the offshore regulators, by necessity its definition is open to some interpretation. This article will explore various interpretations of “waste,” and examine the role of waste in the Atlantic Canadian offshore regimes.

A perfect storm: how high levels of risk and weak internal controls resulted in violations of the foreign corrupt practices act

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana Franz
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Internal Controls ◽  
Strategic Decision ◽  
Department Of Justice ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Perfect Storm

Theoretical basis This case is based on Weatherford International’s settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). Both the SEC and the DOJ were critical of Weatherford for its violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and for its “inadequate internal controls.” This case explores the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations and issues related to internal controls. Research methodology Case study. Case overview/synopsis This case is based on Weatherford International’s settlement with the SEC and the Department of Justice. Weatherford provided equipment and services in the oil and gas industry. Because international markets were growing faster than domestic markets, Weatherford made a strategic decision to pursue growth in international markets. The oil and gas industry has high levels of operating risk as did the countries that Weatherford decided to pursue operations in. However, despite the decision to take on additional risk, Weatherford failed to implement adequate systems of internal controls. The title of the case “A Perfect Storm” refers to Weatherford’s trifecta of operating in an industry with high levels of corruption risk, countries with high levels of corruption risk and failing to implement adequate internal controls despite those high operating risks (Department of Justice, 2013). Weatherford was ultimately assessed a $152m penalty for its violations of the FCPA that included bribery, volume discounts, improper payments and kickbacks. Complexity academic level Undergraduate and graduate auditing classes.

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