Moderating Effect of Institutional Responsiveness on the Relationship Between Green Leadership and Green Competitiveness

2014 ◽  
Vol 42 (9) ◽  
pp. 1483-1494 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meng-Hsiu Lee ◽  
Chuan Lin ◽  
Chih-Kuo Lin ◽  
Wan-Ying Lu
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Natural Resource ◽  
Multinational Companies ◽  
Theoretical Development ◽  
Saving Energy ◽  
Resource Based View ◽  
Corporate Greening ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Institutional Responsiveness

With a growing focus among firms globally on saving energy and increasing environmental awareness, it is critical to explore the implementation of corporate greening in subsidiaries of multinational companies. Multinational companies need to respond simultaneously to institutional requirements and pressures for corporate greening. In this study we utilized the natural-resource-based view to investigate how green leadership can enhance green competitiveness. Based on a quantitative analysis of 212 subsidiaries of multinational companies in China, we found that green leadership positively influences green competitiveness. Further, this relationship was found to be stronger in firms with higher (more active) levels of institutional responsiveness. We highlight practical implications and make suggestions for theoretical development.

Training, Competence, and Business Performance

2011 ◽  
pp. 93-116
Author(s):  
Dag H. Olsen ◽  
Tom R. Eikebrokk
Keyword(s):  
Business Performance ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Theoretical Development ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Lock In ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

This article examines the relationship between training, competence and performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the context of e-business. Literature review combined with a triangulation of qualitative and quantitative methods were used to investigate these relationships. Data about e-business competences and performance in 339 SMEs in three European countries was combined with data about training supply from 116 providers of e-business related training. The empirical findings document a positive relationship between training, competence and performance and show that training explains variances in e-business competences and performance in terms of efficiency, complementarities, lock-in and novelty. The research has both theoretical and practical implications. It contributes to theoretical development by lending support to the idea that methodological issues are an important reason behind the lack of empirical support frequently reported in the literature. The study has practical implications for public policy makers, training suppliers and SME managers.

The relationship between organizational dissent and workplace freedom of speech: A cross-cultural analysis in Singapore

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 793-807 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen M Croucher ◽  
Cheng Zeng ◽  
Diyako Rahmani ◽  
Xuejun Cui
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Organizational Behavior ◽  
Freedom Of Speech ◽  
Cultural Analysis ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Considerable Influence ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Multiple Analysis

AbstractThis study is a test of the relationship between organizational dissent and the perception of workplace freedom of speech in Singapore. Through a quantitative analysis of 384 individuals in Singapore, the following was found: articulated dissent and latent dissent are positively correlated with workplace freedom of speech. In addition, multiple analysis of covariance analyses revealed nation of birth exerted considerable influence on articulated dissent, and latent dissent, but not on workplace freedom of speech. The results provide evidence of how nation of birth is related to an individual’s willingness to express dissent. Theoretical and practical implications for research into organizational behavior are discussed.

Reverse logistics innovation, institutional pressures and performance

2014 ◽  
Vol 37 (7) ◽  
pp. 615-641 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-Chun Huang ◽  
Min-Li Yang
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Natural Resource ◽  
Economic Performance ◽  
Reverse Logistics ◽  
Institutional Pressures ◽  
Green Innovation ◽  
Resource Based View ◽  
Content Type ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to draw on several perspectives rarely used in reverse logistics (RL) research – such as sustainable development, the natural resource-based view and green innovation – to examine the relationship between RL innovation and environmental and economic performance while incorporating institutional theory to verify how institutional pressures moderate these relationships. Design/methodology/approach – A questionnaire survey is used to investigate Taiwan's electrical, electronic and information industries, as well as maintenance and retail stores selling computers, communications and consumer electronics. First, a hierarchical regression analysis is used. Next, moderating relationships are examined along with the related regulatory, competitor and customer pressures. Findings – The results indicate that RL innovation is positively associated with environmental and economic performance. Moreover, three institutional pressures positively moderated the relationships between RL innovation and environmental performance. However, investment in greater RL innovation under higher-level institutional pressures did not always enhance economic performance. Research limitations/implications – Reverse logistics innovation comprises five components, one of which is cross-functional integration, the process of obtaining information from marketing, production and logistics managers about how their firms created the marketing-operations interface to better handle RL. However, we obtained RL innovation information only from individual respondents. In addition, this study focuses on the economic and environmental aspects of RL activities. Future studies should apply the RL perspective on social sustainability to probe RL issues from sustainability's environmental, social and economic points of views. Practical implications – Contrary to the conventional wisdom that RL imposes costs, reduces productivity and curbs competitiveness, this study finds that RL innovation can enrich environmental and economic performances, indicating that firms with more innovative RL capabilities yield more sustainable outcomes for environmental protection, social responsibility and economic performance. Originality/value – This study contributes to the RL literature by applying multiple perspectives – including sustainable development, the natural resource-based view and green innovation – to explore the relationship between RL innovation and performance while using institutional theory to probe the moderating effects of institutional pressures on RL innovation and performance.

Classifying project management resources by complexity and leverage

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kam Jugdev ◽  
Gita Mathur
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Resource Based View ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present a conceptual framework to classify project management resources as sources of competitive advantage.Design/methodology/approachThe paper draws on the resource‐based view of the firm and project management literature to explore the level of competitive advantage from 17 project management resources based on their degree of complexity and level of leverage in the project management process. This exploratory study drew on a small sample of practitioners in the classification.FindingsThe paper proposes a conceptual model to show the relationship between four categories of resources and their contribution to competitive advantage by being valuable, rare, inimitable, and organizationally supported.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper is exploratory in nature and uses a small sample of practitioners.Practical implicationsThe authors believe that the classification of project management resources based on complexity and leverage provides a useful framework for managers considering the impact of investment in these resources for competitive advantage.Originality/valueThis paper provides a classification of project management resources based on the complexity of the resource and its leverage in the project management process. It is posited that resources that are complex and can be highly leveraged to develop further resources warrant attention as sources of competitive advantage.

Can halal certification influence logistics performance?

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 461-475 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Syazwan Ab Talib ◽  
Abu Bakar Abdul Hamid ◽  
Thoo Ai Chin
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Role Of Government ◽  
Resource Based View ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to establish the halal certification–logistics performance relationship by means of developing a theoretical model and to suggest areas for future research undertakings. The relationship between various forms of certification and logistics performance has been reported in many logistics literature. However, there is paucity in research concerning the relationship between halal certification and logistics performance. Design/methodology/approach The literature representing the concept of halal, halal logistics, institutional support and logistics performance are synthesised to develop a framework. Two distinguished management theories, namely, the resource-based view (RBV) and institutional theory, set the foundation of the proposed theoretical framework. Findings The paper suggests that proper application of resources, in this case halal certification, could positively influence logistics performance. The paper asserts that governmental factors act as the moderator between the halal certification–logistics performance relationship, or could directly influence logistics performance. Research limitations/implications The paper presents a synthesis of previously unconnected variables of halal certification and logistics performance, and integrates the RBV and institutional theories as the basis for a theoretical framework. However, the proposed theoretical framework requires further validation through the supports of additional empirical research. Practical implications Apart from implementing halal certification as a tool to gain business legitimacy, the paper offers insights to logistics service provider as to how halal certification can be used as a mechanism to improve organisational performance, particularly logistics performance. Originality/value This paper is one of the first to establish the relation between halal certification and logistics performance and highlights the prominent role of government support as an independent and moderating factor. It constitutes a preliminary argument that entices research within the halal certification and halal logistics spectrum.

scholarly journals The Potential of Albanian Tourism Sector

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 3928
Author(s):  
 Adriana Burlea-Schiopoiu ◽  
Ferjolt Ozuni
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Rational Decision ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Level Of Understanding ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

The aim is to develop a profile of Albania’s hotels based on a critical analysis of the attitude of foreign tourists visiting the country. COVID-19 negatively affected the Albanian tourism sector because 2,657,818 foreign citizens visited Albania in 2020, which is 41.49% less than in 2019. To investigate the potential of Albanian tourists, this study employs a quantitative analysis and a Regression Model. The results demonstrate that the tourist is a rational decision-maker and our findings indicate that there are differences in expectations and perceptions among respondents. These differences are not significantly correlated with the respondents’ gender, but in terms of education level, the differences are significant for empathy, where the respondents with a college degree have a higher level of expectations than respondents that have higher education. Our findings highlight the practical implications of research for managers of hotels because they have to take into account that tourists are very sensitive to the level of understanding of their specific needs by hotel staff. Recently, more than before pandemic COVID-19, the relationship between expectations and perceptions of tourists visiting Albania is strongly influenced by tangible elements of the touristic package.

Achieving mass customization capability: the roles of flexible manufacturing competence and workforce management practices

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Inayat Ullah ◽  
Rakesh Narain
Keyword(s):  
Mass Customization ◽  
Flexible Manufacturing ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Resource Based View ◽  
Workforce Management ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Manufacturing Organizations ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of flexible manufacturing competence (FMC) and workforce management practices (WMP) in facilitating the development of mass customization capability (MCC). More specifically, this research analyzes not only the direct effects of FMC and WMP on MCC but also the moderating effect of WMP on the relationship between FMC and MCC.Design/methodology/approachBuilding on the resource-based view, a research framework depicting the linkages among the variables of interest has been proposed. The examination of the proposed research model and hypotheses are conducted by applying partial least squares-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) on a dataset of Indian manufacturing organizations.FindingsThe findings suggest that both FMC and WMP significantly and positively affect the development of MCC. Also, the results show that the relationship between FMC and MCC is strengthened by the implementation of WMP.Practical implicationsThe study identifies several crucial practices for enhancement of flexible manufacturing competence and effective management of the workforce and also highlights the complementarities among them to develop superior MCC.Originality/valueWhile the research on the antecedent of MCC has increased substantially, the understanding of the interactions among FMC, WMP, and MCC is still limited. This is the first study that sheds light on the interconnectedness among the variables of interest.

The Relationship Between Competitiveness-Driven Factors and Travel and Tourism Policy

2019 ◽  
pp. 14-29
Author(s):  
Anastasia A. Katou ◽  
Eleni F. Katsouli
Keyword(s):  
Resource Based View ◽  
Travel And Tourism ◽  
Path Analyses ◽  
Tourism Policy ◽  
Port Infrastructure ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

Drawing on the resource-based view, this study examines the impact of environmental-driven, infrastructure-driven and resources-driven factors on travel and tourism policy and enabling conditions. Using a multilevel sample of 136 economies categorized in 15 geographical areas, and conducting a multilevel path analyses, we find that ICT readiness and ground and port infrastructure are the most important factors that predict the travel & tourism policy and enabling conditions construct. Based on these findings, which underline the meaning of competitiveness, the study has several theoretical and practical implications.

Supporting SMEs Towards E-Business Success

2010 ◽  
pp. 234-264
Author(s):  
Tom R. Eikebrokk ◽  
Dag H. Olsen
Keyword(s):  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Theoretical Development ◽  
Business Success ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Lock In ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Combined Data

The low e-Business implementation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is an important issue in most countries. This chapter examines the relationship between training, competence and performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and discusses the implications for practice and further research. The study combined data about e-business competences and performance in 339 SMEs with data about training supply from 116 providers of e-business related training in three European countries. The authors find a positive relationship between training, competence and performance and show that training explains variances in e-business competences and performance in terms of efficiency, complementarities, lock-in and novelty. The research contributes to theoretical development by lending support to the idea that methodological issues are an important reason behind the lack of empirical support frequently reported in the literature. The study has practical implications for public policy makers, training suppliers and SME managers.

scholarly journals Climate Change Strategies and Firm Performance: An Empirical Investigation of The Natural Resource-Based View of The Firm

1970 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-149
Author(s):  
Michael Michalisin ◽  
Bryan Stinchfield
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Natural Resource ◽  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Empirical Investigation ◽  
Matched Pair ◽  
Change Strategies ◽  
Resource Based View ◽  
Accounting Performance ◽  
Additional Support ◽  
The Relationship

There is widespread consensus that human activity has had a significant im­pact on global climatic patterns which will have important consequences for much of society. Although there has been much research on the relationship between cor­porate environmental performance and corporate financial performance, empirical testing of the association between proactive corporate climate-change strategies and financial (or accounting) performance is still in its infancy. Based on the logic em­bodied in the Natural Resource-Based View (NRBV) of the firm, firms that success­ fully implement strategies to lessen their effect on climate change should outperform competitors who are less proactive in such efforts. This study uses a matched-pair design to empirically demonstrate that firms with proactive climate change strate­gies achieved significantly higher levels of accounting performance than competi­tors that were less proactive, thus providing additional support for the NRBV.

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