Influence of organisational innovation and innovation in general on eco-innovation in European companies

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Rodríguez-Rebés ◽  
Julio Navío-Marco ◽  
Raquel Ibar-Alonso
Keyword(s):  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Knowledge Generation ◽  
Community Innovation Survey ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Organisational Innovation ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Significant Factors

PurposeThis research focuses on establishing relationships between eco-innovation and organisational innovation and innovation in general to characterise organisational eco-innovation in European Union companies. We also aim to investigate the forms of innovations that eco-innovative companies use as well as the factors or determinants of eco-innovation in the corporate environment that impel the use of organisational innovation.Design/methodology/approachWe use the estimation of different binary logistic regression models with maximum likelihood applied to a sample obtained from the Eurostat's Community Innovation Survey 2014 database as a starting point.FindingsThe results suggest that the type of organisational innovation most closely related to eco-innovation is found in work responsibility and decision-making methods. Some less frequently studied significant factors are highlighted, such as training or aspects related to intellectual capital and knowledge management, since significant indications of the importance and acquisition of existing know-how have appeared, in contrast to internal knowledge generation.Originality/valueThe study seeks to observe what specific quantitative drivers (external or internal) are used for organisational eco-innovation, as a specific subtype of eco-innovation. This can improve our understanding of the ways in which organisational innovation can be used by corporations to provide environmental benefits. The academic literature provides information on the drivers and determinants for both organisational innovation and eco-innovation separately, but we believe this article offers a new approach by looking at the specific eco-innovation drivers achieved through organisational innovation.

A new approach to the Scoreboard

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 659-688
Author(s):  
Cosimo Magazzino ◽  
Francesco Felici ◽  
Vanja Bozic
Keyword(s):  
European Commission ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Critical Issue ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the information content of the variables that can help detecting external and internal imbalances in an early stage. The starting point is the Scoreboard, where nine indicators are chosen in order to increase macroeconomic surveillance of all member states. Design/methodology/approach – This paper provides an overview of the variables that could be informative for imbalances by focusing on EU-27 countries over the period 1960-2010. The number of chosen variables is 28, and they are aggregated in six macro-areas. Therefore, once an imbalance is observed in any of those areas, it is possible to detect in a simple way which specific variable is determining such outcome. Findings – In general, this approach provides reliable signal to the policy-makers about the indicators that can drive imbalances within the area, shedding light on the relationship among the variables included in the analysis, too. Research limitations/implications – In fact, the empirical results underline some well-known critical issue for several countries, and is largely in line with results obtained in a variety of EC and OECD studies. Originality/value – The main added value of the approach adopted in this paper is the introduction of more variables than those initially proposed by the European Commission in the construction of the Scoreboard. This provides more information about the macroeconomic situation in each country, preserving, however, the simplicity of the analysis as the variables are aggregated by homogeneous areas.

The impact of intellectual capital on start-up expectations

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 654-674 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego Matricano
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Research Trend ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Start Up ◽  
The Impact

Purpose According to an emerging research trend, which seeks to apply the concept of intellectual capital (IC) to the field of entrepreneurship, the purpose of this paper is to test whether IC can affect the start-up expectations of aspiring entrepreneurs. Design/methodology/approach Binary logistic regression models, based on empirical data derived from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor website and referring to Italy over the years 2005-2010, are used to test the influence of IC (comprising human, structural and relational capital) on start-up expectations. Findings Binary logistic regression models reveal robust results. Human, structural and relational capitals affect start-up expectations in Italy. Only in 2010 did structural capital fail to do so. Research limitations/implications This study has three main limitations. The first concerns the need for further research to confirm the influence of IC on start-up expectations. The second concerns in-depth, more exhaustive analyses that cannot be carried out due to the use of second- hand data. The third deals with the reference only to Italy, over a limited time-span (2005-2010). Originality/value To the best knowledge of the author, this is one of the first empirical studies that investigate whether IC can affect start-up expectations. Results revealed by the regression models might steer other scholars’ interest toward this research path (linking IC and entrepreneurship) that has not yet been properly considered.

Factors influencing the investors’ intention to adopt Takaful (Islamic insurance) products

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Hafiz Ali Hassan ◽  
Sayyed Khawar Abbas
Keyword(s):  
Social Influence ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Innovative Products ◽  
Islamic Insurance

Purpose The research paper is an effort to find out the behavior of Pakistani individuals toward usage of Takaful insurance. This paper aims to identify the factors, which influence investors’ intention toward the adoption of Takaful. Islamic finance is growing rapidly in the international market, especially in Islamic countries. Pakistan is an Islamic country, where the majority of the population is Muslim. Therefore, there is a great potential for Takaful exists in the country. Design/methodology/approach Both explanatory and descriptive research designs used for the research framework. The theory of planned behavior is the base theory and the model incorporates several factors such as relative advantage, compatibility, social influence, awareness and religiosity that may influence the adoption of Takaful. The primary data collected through the distribution of self-administered survey-based questionnaire, containing 23 items scaled at a five-point Likert scale. The non-probability snowball sampling and judgmental sampling techniques are used due to the scarce of Takaful users. The sample consists of 345 individuals (127 Takaful users and 218 non-users) living in the three main cities, namely, Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. The data are further analyzed and interpreted with IBM SPSS 21. The results are evaluated using descriptive statistics, reliability, confirmatory factor analysis, correlation and binary logistic regression models. Findings The research findings reveal that factors such as relative advantage, compatibility, social influence, awareness and religiosity have a significant impact on the behavioral intention of Takaful amongst a depicted sample of Pakistani people. Similarly, Takaful has great potential in the Pakistani market, but due to lack of awareness, Takaful share is far behind than conventional insurance. It is further suggested that Takaful operators must devise some policies and plan to spread awareness about Takaful and come up with more innovative products. Practical implications The Takaful operators must devise plans to aware people about Islamic insurance. The study provides implication to Takaful management; Takaful users; and more importantly, the regularity authorities to operate and successfully conduct Takaful applications. Further, they should advance Takaful operations and produce more innovative products. The study focuses on some factors while there are plenty of others, which should be studied accordingly. For future researchers and students, there is a great potential of other techniques and measures, which can be further used for analysis of Takaful business. Originality/value This research is a first attempt to trace out the behavior of Pakistani people about Takaful, using the above discussed factors. The behavioral intention is studied using users and non-users combination, which is never done before in the current setting.

Preventing successful assassination attacks by terrorists: an environmental criminology approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 173-191 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marissa Mandala ◽  
Joshua D. Freilich
Keyword(s):  
Regression Models ◽  
Situational Crime Prevention ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Situational Factors ◽  
Environmental Criminology ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Global Terrorism Database ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to use an environmental criminology and situational crime prevention (SCP) framework to study global assassinations carried out by terrorists. The authors set forth a series of hypotheses to explain successful and unsuccessful assassination incidents. Design/methodology/approach The authors use assassination data from the Global Terrorism Database from 1970 to 2014 to estimate a series binary logistic regression models. Findings Results indicate that various situational factors contribute to successful assassinations, such as target types, weapon types, total fatalities, and injuries. Practical implications These findings suggest that environmental criminology and SCP are valuable in developing prevention measures that thwart and disrupt attempted assassinations by terrorists. Originality/value Criminology has yet to apply environmental criminology and SCP to assassinations, a tactic often used by terrorists. This paper thus extends the existing assassination, terrorism, and criminology literature by applying this framework to assassinations performed by terrorists.

Is profit sharing good for the environment? Positive evidence from French firms

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2/3) ◽  
pp. 128-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fathi Fakhfakh ◽  
Felix FitzRoy
Keyword(s):  
Local Environment ◽  
Profit Sharing ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Community Innovation Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Additional Tool ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Financial Participation

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to look at the effect of profit sharing (PS) on the ability of the firm to take care of the environment. Design/methodology/approach In a large cross-section of French firms, the authors find strong associations between PS and various innovations with environmental benefits. With cross-sectional data from the Community Innovation Survey and FARE, the authors estimate simultaneous equations for these effects, with endogenous PS. Findings This relationship between PS and environmental innovation is plausible, since workers benefit more than outside owners from a better local environment. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this paper provides the first empirical evidence, so the results suggest PS supports environmental policy, in addition to its other, better known incentive benefits. Research limitations/implications Further studies, using panel data, are needed. Practical implications Financial participation may be considered as an additional tool to protect the environment. Originality/value This is the first paper looking at the impact of PS on the ability of the firm to take care of the environment. In this critical period when policy makers are searching for ways to limit global warming and protect the environment, the authors have presented here the first evidence that financial participation helps to support these policies.

Exploring influential factors affecting guest satisfaction

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 137-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minwoo Lee ◽  
Yanjun (Maggie) Cai ◽  
Agnes DeFranco ◽  
Jongseo Lee
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Big Data ◽  
Online Reviews ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Business Analytics ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Guest Satisfaction ◽  
Significant Factors

Purpose Electronic word of mouth in the form of user-generated content (UGC) in social media plays an important role in influencing customer decision-making and enhancing service providers’ brand images, sales and service innovations. While few research studies have explored real content generated by hotel guests in social media, business analytics techniques are still not widely seen in the literature and how such techniques can be deployed to benefit hoteliers has not been fully explored. Thus, this study aims to explore the significant factors that affect hotel guest satisfaction via UGC and business analytics and also to showcase the use of business analytics tools for both the hospitality industry and the academic world. Design/methodology/approach This study uses big data and business analytics techniques. Big data and business analytics enable hoteliers to develop effective and efficient strategies improving products and services for guest satisfaction. Therefore, this study analyzes 200,431 hotel reviews on Tripadvisor.com through business analytics to explore and assess the significant factors affecting guest satisfaction. Findings The findings show that service, room and value evaluations are the top-three factors affecting overall guests’ satisfaction. While brand type and negative emotions are negatively associated with guests’ satisfaction, all other factors considered were positively associated with guests’ satisfaction. Originality/value The current study serves as a great starting point to further explore the relationship between specific evaluation factors and guests’ overall satisfaction by analyzing user-generated online reviews through business analytics so as to assist hoteliers to resolve performance-related problems by analyzing service gaps that exist in these influential factors.

scholarly journals Converging HRM practices? A comparison of high performance work system practices in MNC subsidiaries and domestic firms in Pakistan

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 931-948 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mansoor Ahmad ◽  
Matthew M.C. Allen ◽  
Muhammad Mustafa Raziq ◽  
Wali ur Rehman
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Domestic Firms ◽  
Hrm Practices ◽  
Hr Practices ◽  
The Usa ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Local Firms

Purpose Existing work on convergence/divergence among HRM practices in MNCs and local firms mainly focuses on Europe and the USA. Limited research examines these organizations in Pakistan, hindering our understanding of what policies MNCs are likely to adopt there as well as the extent of any differences between HRM in MNC subsidiaries and local firms. The purpose of this paper is to examine the similarities and differences between the HRM practices of MNC subsidiaries and domestic firms to assess if there is evidence for convergence or divergence. Design/methodology/approach The authors targeted MNC subsidiaries and domestically owned firms working in the banking, information technology and pharmaceutical sectors in Pakistan. These sectors have enjoyed a steady inflow of foreign direct investment and have a sizeable number of MNC subsidiaries. Out of 1,081 companies, some 392 participated in a face-to-face survey (response rate of 36.4 percent). The authors ran a series of binary logistic regression models to test the hypothesized relationships between HR practices and nationality of ownership. Findings The authors reveal that a small minority of both types of firm use some practices, such as high compensation contingent on performance and performance review, appraisal and career development. However, domestic firms use some practices, such as extensive training, performance appraisals and performance-related pay significantly less than their multinational counterparts. The authors argue that these differences reflect institutional influences in Pakistan as well as a potential opportunity for local firms to change their HRM practices. In other areas, such as recruitment and employee involvement, there are no differences between the two groups. Originality/value The authors deepen our understanding of the types of HR practices that local companies in an emerging economy are likely to adopt as well as those that they are unlikely to adopt. Existing research has tended to downplay HRM in Pakistan and the different use of individual HRM practices among MNC subsidiaries and local firms. This research reveals that some companies in Pakistan have sophisticated HRM practices in place in some areas; however, MNC subsidiaries make greater use of some HR practices, reflecting different cultural norms between the two groups.

Designing a model for measuring and analyzing the relational capital using factor analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 734-757 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Hosseini ◽  
Mohammad Saleh Owlia
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Banking Industry ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Relational Capital ◽  
Final Model ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Bank Managers ◽  
And Performance

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a model for measuring relational capital in banks by using measurement indicators defined in previous studies and according to the conditions of the banking industry and in particular the Ansar bank in Iran. Design/methodology/approach The study identifies measurement indicators of relational capital from the related resources and articles and uses content analysis and factor analysis methods. It also measures the selected indicators through a questionnaire analyzing them using the SPSS software to create a model to measure relational capital in the bank. Findings By using the measurement model created in this research, relational capital in Ansar bank is determined to be comprised of eight principal components. The total score of these components is the starting point of promoting the relational capital in the banking industry. Research limitations/implications This study may not have thoroughly covered the peer- reviewed articles on intellectual capital, but it can be assumed with high confidence that it has made a serious attempt at studying the most important papers on the subject as of date. Moreover, the model presented in this study is valid only when applied in comparing banks. It should further be noted that time limitation, non-availability of relevant experts as well as the required data may have affected the accuracy and reliability of the results. However, the final model has been utilized to try to optimally minimize each limitation according to the existing resources, and through their proper management. Practical implications This study provides a new approach that can significantly help bank managers in comparing their banks in the field of relational capital and reacting to their weaknesses and performance advantages of relational capital over its rivals. Originality/value In addition to creating a new framework for relational capital indicators, this study offers a model for measuring relational capital in the banks.

Understanding, action, and the use of the cane in Sri Lankan schools

Kybernetes ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (9/10) ◽  
pp. 1346-1353
Author(s):  
Chathurika Sewwandi Kannangara ◽  
David Griffiths
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Corporal Punishment ◽  
Education System ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Sri Lankan ◽  
Social Forces ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Starting Point

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to consider the use of corporal punishment in schools in Sri Lanka, and to offer reflections on how cybernetics could shed light on its persistence despite initiatives to ban it. Design/methodology/approach – The ASC 2013 Heinz von Foerster Award for the most significant contribution to the conference was awarded following discussion of the use of the cane in Sri Lankan schools. This paper provides a personal account of difficulties in overcoming the use of corporal punishment in a school in Sri Lanka. Findings – The Sri Lankan education system is introduced. The response of the ASC 2013 is discussed. The feedback between social forces and the education system is seen as being too complex for analysis, and Bateson's conception of ethos is proposed as an appropriate starting point for making progress on this issue. Social implications – The use of corporal punishment has been forbidden by the Ministry of Education, but the practice evidently continues and there is evidence that this has negative impact on young people. The paper offers an approach to understanding the reasons for the prevalence and persistence of corporal punishment, as a first step towards designing measures to eliminate it. Originality/value – The paper takes a new approach to understanding the persistence of corporal punishment in Sri Lanka by applying Bateson's concepts of ethos and schismogenesis.

scholarly journals Interoperability optimisation for shared equity housing model development and FTB homeownership in the UK

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 558-580
Author(s):  
Oladotun Ayoade ◽  
Vian Ahmed ◽  
David Baldry
Keyword(s):  
Local Development ◽  
Model Development ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Hybrid Schemes ◽  
Alternative Housing ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Shared Equity ◽  
The Uk

Purpose This paper aims to assess financial interoperability implications associated with first-time buyers (FTB) in housing development and the role of the community land trust shared equity housing model (CLT SEHM). Design/methodology/approach The interoperability optimisation process adopted by this study involved triangulated findings from the literature, semi-structured interviews and questionnaire surveys. The text analysis of interview responses was actualised with Nvivo 9.0. This process informed the validation of themes through a questionnaire survey (purposive sampling), of which findings were subsequently analysed with statistical methods including binary logistic regression to validate interoperability rational and implications. Findings The study identified positive financial interoperability outcomes for a successful synergy between the CLT SEHM and FTBs. From the analysis, there were sustainable results for average income multiple and property transfer/resale value for the CLT SEHM compared to conventional models. However, for the most at risk FTB groups, recommendations included increased concessions for CLT SEHM developments to incentivise bespoke rent purchase hybrid schemes. Originality/value This research provided a good starting point for achieving an improved level of efficiency necessary for the introduction of emerging/renewed alternative housing models into mainstream operational capabilities in housing and local development policies.

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