'Green' regulations will make extractives R&D leaders

2015 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Regulations ◽  
Regulatory Requirements ◽  
Mountaintop Removal ◽  
Content Type ◽  
White House ◽  
Environmental Consequences ◽  
Mountaintop Removal Mining ◽  
Additional Costs ◽  
Developed Nations ◽  
The Impact

Subject The impact of environmental regulations on the extractive sector. Significance The White House announced on March 18 that it would conduct a final review on regulation of mountaintop removal mining (MRM). MRM has been criticised for its environmental consequences and has seen investment fade because of reputational risks for financing firms. Increasingly, developed nations are implementing dense regulatory requirements on extractive industries, especially costly when commodities are facing slumping prices. Impacts Stricter environmental regulations favour larger companies with resources to comply and stay with additional costs. Large extractive firms may therefore lobby for greater regulation to squeeze smaller competitors. Since extractives and environmentalists tend to support opposing parties, this would create a winning political coalition.

A qualitative conceptual framework to tackle skill shortages in offsite construction industry: a scientometric approach

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Syed Saad ◽  
Wesam Salah Alaloul ◽  
Syed Ammad ◽  
Abdul Hannan Qureshi
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Scientometric Analysis ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Construction Technology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Technological Adoption ◽  
Unpublished Studies ◽  
Additional Costs ◽  
Labor Resources ◽  
The Impact

PurposeThis study assessed the key construction technology trends and tracked the impact of these developments on labor influencing factors in an effort to alleviate the limitations posed by skilled labor scarcity in offsite construction (OSC).Design/methodology/approachThe study followed systematic literature review to acquisition initial data sets. The data retrieved form identified databases was then subjected to scientometric analysis. In next stage, disruptive factors were identified to produce a conceptual framework followed by its practical application for an OSC firm.FindingsThis study identified seven construction technologies with a potential to disrupt OSC in future. The study also developed a conceptual framework as a benchmark to help establish further frameworks for policy interns in OSC.Research limitations/implicationsThe review conducted only takes into account the literature from 2009 to March 2021. Any prior to the date and unpublished studies were not included in study.Practical implicationsA proper utilization of conceptual framework can contribute to technological adoption significantly lowering the need of labor in OSC industry. Moreover, the established discussion on understanding the purpose of deploying latest technology may reduce additional costs, management, time and allocation of labor resources.Social implicationsThis study provides a mechanism to intern OSC policymakers to impartially incorporate the latest technology in OSC.Originality/valueThis study fulfilled an identified need to study latest technological trends in OSC by utilizing bibliometric tools with SLR. The disruptive categories and factors highlighted by the study were not identified in a systematic manner in previous studies, which could further enhance the implementation of latest construction technology in OSC.

Relationship between sustainable and responsible investing and returns: a global evidence

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 579-594
Author(s):  
Shernaz Bodhanwala ◽  
Ruzbeh Bodhanwala
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Support ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Responsible Investing ◽  
Thomson Reuters ◽  
Stock Market Performance ◽  
Developed Nations ◽  
Time Frames ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine whether sustainable and responsible investing (SRI) outperforms the benchmark index investing across different time frames globally. Design/methodology/approach Based on the systematic weighted environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings compiled by Thomson Reuters Asset4, the authors assess the stock market performance and risk of highly compliant firms portfolio in seven different countries; grouped as developed and developing nations over different time frames by adopting the Jensen’s alpha model (CAPM) and the Fama and French three-factor model. Findings The study finds that SRI portfolios significantly underperform their benchmark index, in case of, the developing nations, however, enjoy a significantly lower risk. This is contrary to the findings in case of developed nations, where the US SRI portfolio has significantly outperformed the benchmark index and the UK and Australia SRI portfolios have performed in line with the benchmark index. Finally, the study discusses results and implications for regulators, practitioners and investors’ who believe in the SRI investing. Research limitations/implications This study provides empirical support for the practitioners, policymakers and investors emphasizing that in the case of developed nations SRI investments generate a significant excess return or at the best perform in line with the broader market index. However, in the case of developing nations, very few firms are consistently rated on ESG parameters. This provides lesser options for investors in developing nations to apply the “impact first” philosophy of investment. The investor’s community and regulators need to make a serious effort in promoting firms to take up sustainability effort seriously. Originality/value The unique contribution of this study is that it considers a wider definition of the term “sustainability” and examines the performance of SRI investment in developed vs developing countries. This is one of the few studies at the global level, which highlights whether sustainable investing generates abnormal risk-adjusted returns for the investors.

Impacts of a saline water control project on aquaculture livelihoods in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thu Trang Thi Ngo ◽  
Hong Quan Nguyen ◽  
Timothy Gorman ◽  
Quang Ngo Xuan ◽  
Phuong Lan Thi Ngo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Water Management ◽  
Saline Water ◽  
Mekong Delta ◽  
Water Control ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Environmental Consequences ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Livelihood Capitals ◽  
The Impact

PurposeDrought and salinity intrusion aggravated by climate change threaten agricultural livelihoods in Viet Nan's Mekong Delta. In response, authorities have built water management infrastructure for irrigation and salinity protection. This study assessed the impact of one such project, the Ba Lai dam in Ben Tre province, on the livelihoods of aquaculture farmers.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework to assess the impact of the Ba Lai dam on the livelihood capitals of 18 farming households in four communes, located both upstream and downstream of the dam.FindingsThe authors find that, apart from some positive effects, the dam has also brought negative environmental consequences, such as increased water pollution. The authors also find that farmers have responded to the changes by adapting their livelihood practices.Research limitations/implicationsThe samples were relatively small, encompassing four communes in Ben Tre province. On the other hand, this case study is instructive to the many ongoing infrastructure projects in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta.Social implicationsThe project have caused an increase in water-related social conflict.Originality/valueThe case of the Ba Lai dam provides a cautionary example for infrastructure-based water management plans, both in Viet Nam and more broadly. The study suggests the need to strengthen community participation and prioritize impacts of farmers' capital assets when constructing water management infrastructure for climate change adaptation.

The impact of audit committee effectiveness on audit fees and non-audit service fees

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 174-191 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Jahangir Ali ◽  
Rajbans Kaur Shingara Singh ◽  
Mahmoud Al-Akra
Keyword(s):  
Audit Committee ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Audit Fees ◽  
Audit Committees ◽  
Regulatory Requirements ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Financial Expertise ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Accounting Expertise ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of audit committee effectiveness on audit fees and non-audit service (NAS) fees in a less regulatory environment. Design/methodology/approach The authors construct a composite audit committee effectiveness measure incorporating audit committee independence, diligence, size, financial expertise and the chairperson’s accounting expertise. Findings The authors find that audit committee effectiveness has a positive significant impact on both audit fees and NAS fees. This suggests that effective audit committees can hold auditors accountable resulting in better audit quality and consequently higher audit fees. Originality/value The link between more effective audit committees with higher NAS purchases can be explained in light of the difference in regulatory requirements providing audit committees with decision rights on the use of NASs, therefore approving more NAS and increasing NASF. Additional tests and robustness analyses confirm the results.

Global warming and skiing: analysis of the future of skiing in the Aosta valley

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcello Joly ◽  
Elena Irina Ungureanu
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Adaptation Strategies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Winter Tourism ◽  
Development Models ◽  
Ski Resorts ◽  
New Development ◽  
The Future ◽  
Additional Costs ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This paper aims to examine the impact of global warming and climate change on skiing by assessing the costs that ski resorts would have to bear to address the lack of snow. In this way, new development models can be hypothesized for the regional economy in the Aosta Valley, territory located in the West Alps, whose economy is largely based on winter tourism. Design/methodology/approach Starting with a literature review regarding global warming and its effects on the Alps, a methodology of analysis has been implemented to assess the relative weaknesses of ski resorts. Additional costs in adaptation strategies have been considered in the light of a major choice ski resorts must face: investing or not. For this analysis, four scenarios of global warming have been taken into consideration. Findings The lack of snow due to a rise in temperatures will have a big impact on regional ski resorts and will seriously threaten the economy of small lateral valleys. In this scenario, it is important to think about reorganizing the regional ski supply by focusing on stations with better economic results and those strategically well located. In this way, we can safeguard winter tourism in the region and preserve skiing by concentrating costs only in those resorts that are also able to bear new cost adaptation strategies. Originality/value The value of this paper is its estimation of the future impact of a rise in the average temperature in regional ski resorts. This impact is assessed in relation to concerns about the reduction of the skiing area and the new costs that ski companies will need to bear. The paper also proposes a new model for the reorganization of the ski supply in the Aosta Valley.

scholarly journals Investigating the green impact of Lean, Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nashmi Chugani ◽  
Vikas Kumar ◽  
Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes ◽  
Luis Rocha-Lona ◽  
Arvind Upadhyay
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Environmental Regulations ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Lean Six Sigma ◽  
Conservation Of Resources ◽  
Short List ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Academic Literature ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The academic literature and research lines exploring the effect of quality improvement methods on environmental performance still remain in early stages. The purpose of this paper is therefore to investigate, through a systematic review of the existing academic literature, the environmental (green) impact of using quality and operations improvement methods such as Lean, Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma. This includes the impact on energy saving and the usage of natural resources. Design/methodology/approach This study follows a systematic literature review approach through which it analyses research papers published in top 16 operations and quality management journals. No specific time frame was established, but a set of keywords were used to short-list the articles. A sample of 70 articles was finally short-listed and analysed to provide a discussion on environmental concerns related to Lean, Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma. Findings The comprehensive review of short-listed articles indicates that both Lean and Six Sigma can be considered effective methods to support the conservation of resources, combat global warming and saving energy. Various scholars provide evidence of this, and as such, organisations should not only consider these methods to manage quality and improve operational performance but also meet environmental regulations. A set of research questions that demands further investigation has also been proposed based on the findings of this research. Research limitations/implications This study is limited to a sample of 70 articles collected from top 16 operations and quality management journals. The search of journals is also limited to a set of key words (“Lean”, “Green”, “Six Sigma”, “environment”, “sustainable” and “sustainability”) used to short-list the sample size. Practical implications The study shows that organisations can consider the adoption of Lean, Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma to meet environmental regulations, save costs and also meet quality management standards. This will contribute in helping organisations to formulate more effective and inclusive strategies which do not only consider the quality and operational dimensions but also the environmental dimension. Originality/value Literature exploring the environmental/green impact of quality management methods commonly used in industry is limited. There is also a lack of studies aiming to investigate the green impact of Lean and Six Sigma in top operations and quality management journals. The study focusing on investigating the green impact of Lean, Six Sigma and Lean Six Sigma methods altogether is also a research first of its kind.

Stage of development of a country and CSR disclosure – the latent driving forces

2020 ◽  
Vol 62 (5) ◽  
pp. 467-493
Author(s):  
Aparna Bhatia ◽  
Binny Makkar
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Country Level ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Csr Disclosure ◽  
Developed Nations ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of various determinants at the country level, the industry level, the firm level and the corporate governance (CG) level on the extent of corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure in the group of developing and developed nations. Design/methodology/approach The data set comprises 310 companies listed on stock exchanges of developing and developed markets (Brazil – IBrX 100, 42 companies; Russia – Broad Market Index; 48 companies; India – Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) 100, 50 companies; China – Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) 180, 27 companies; South Africa – The Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE)/Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) All Share index, 49 companies; the USA – New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) 100, 47 companies; and the UK – London Stock Exchange (LSE) 100, 47 companies). CSR disclosure is measured through CSR disclosure index. Five separate regression models are run to investigate the impact of the factors that affect the extent of CSR disclosure. Findings The findings reveal that CSR disclosure is influenced by factors both at micro and macro levels. Governance environment, globalization and income inequality are found to be significant determinants of CSR disclosure for developing countries. International listing significantly influences CSR disclosure in the developed countries. The results also exhibit that board with large proportion of independent directors, high presence of CSR committee and environmental sensitive industries are more likely to engage in CSR disclosure practices in developing as well as in developed nations. Research limitations/implications This study implicates that varied factors – at country level, industry level, firm level and CG level – need assessment to know their impact differently in countries at different stages of economic development. However, longitudinal study covering longer period would lead to better generalization of results. Practical implications The findings of this present study implicate that managers must evaluate country’s political, social and economic forces and not just rely on company-level indicators affecting disclosure. Policymakers in emerging nations must emphasize on improving country governance features to enhance CSR disclosure of companies. Developing countries must respect and conform to rules and regulations while going global. More endeavors should be made to raise awareness about the benefits of CSR disclosure on reducing income inequality among companies listed on stock exchanges of developing countries. Emerging nations should follow developed nations in assuming responsibility toward stakeholders in foreign markets. This study also recommends regulatory bodies in both developing and developed countries to frame stringent policies regarding CG for improving CSR disclosure by companies. Originality/value This study overcomes the limitations of prior literature by considering both country- and company-specific determinants in prominent group of developing (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) and developed (the USA and the UK) countries.

The impact of non-traditional ownership advantages

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (11) ◽  
pp. 20-22
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Competitive Edge ◽  
Superior Knowledge ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Developed Nations ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Emerging economy multinationals can gain a competitive edge over rivals from developed nations by exploiting their superior knowledge and experience of the localities in which they operate. By creative relevant capabilities, such businesses are able to convert these advantages into broader ownership advantages and better satisfy the needs of customers in these environments. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Impact of accreditation on performance of healthcare organizations

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-108
Author(s):  
Swathi K.S. ◽  
Gopalkrishna Barkur ◽  
Somu G.
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Limiting Factors ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Comprehensive Search ◽  
Developed Nations ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Research Studies

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review the accreditation research in specific to its effect on the performance of healthcare organizations. Design/methodology/approach A comprehensive search and analysis of literature on the effect of healthcare accreditation were conducted between June 2017 and May 2018. The study identified 62 empirical research studies that examined the effect of healthcare accreditation programmes. Study particulars such as year of publication, objectives, focus of the study, research settings and key findings were recorded. A content analysis was performed to identify the frequency of the main themes in the literature. Knowledge gaps needing further examination were identified. Findings Majority of the accreditation impact studies were carried out in the developed nations (n = 49). The thematic categories, that is the impact on “patient safety and healthcare quality” (n = 26), “healthcare professionals’ views” (n = 28) and “clinical process and outcomes” (n = 17) were addressed more times. Whereas the other two thematic categories “organizational performance” and “consumers’ views or satisfaction,” each was examined less than 10 instances. This review reveals mixed views on effect of healthcare accreditation. The varied quality of studies and the availability of a few studies on consumers’ perception of accreditation effectiveness were the important limiting factors of this review. Originality/value The findings are valuable to healthcare managers and hospital administrators in accreditation decisions, whereas findings are of value to researchers and academicians in terms of gaps identified for future research studies pertaining to the impact of healthcare accreditation. Future studies need to consider holistic theoretical frameworks for assessing the effect of accreditation on performance of healthcare organizations to achieve precise results.

Determinants of participating in training: a Canadian-based analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 69-85
Author(s):  
Robert Weaver ◽  
Nazim Habibov
Keyword(s):  
Adult Education ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Policy Paradigm ◽  
Statistics Canada ◽  
Time Changes ◽  
Developed Nations ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Training

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to estimate and compare the across-time individual and contextual factors influencing the participation of Canadian residents in adult education and training during the 1990s and the early twenty-first century. This era is characterized by the social investment state (SIS), a policy paradigm adopted by various developed nations throughout the world, including Canada, during the latter part of the twentieth century. Design/methodology/approach The authors analyzed data obtained from the 1994, 1998, and 2003 versions of the Adult Education and Training Survey, which is administered by Statistics Canada. They employed binomial logit regression so as to predict the likelihood of the respondents participating in training. Findings Participants whose level of education was below the post-secondary level were less likely to participate in training, as were adult residents of households in which pre-school children also lived. These findings occurred across all three periods of data collection. Furthermore, urban residents exhibited an increasingly greater likelihood to participate in training across-time. Research limitations/implications Future studies should consider the funding source for training, be it from the public or private sector, and how this may affect participation. The impact that various types of training have on employment and earning patterns in developed nations should also be further assessed. Originality/value This study, with its use of the most recent available data to analyze across-time changes in the determinants of participating in training in Canada, has contributed to the knowledge base regarding the SIS in Canada and how it compares to its European counterparts.

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