Contextual Relationship Among 3 C's and Innovative Green Procurement Practices Using ISM and Its Validation Using MICMAC Analysis

2019 ◽  
pp. 346-364
Author(s):  
Surajit Bag
Keyword(s):  
Resource Dependence ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Resource Dependence Theory ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Expert Interviews ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Green Procurement ◽  
Micmac Analysis ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Relationship Of

This paper argues for the use of Interpretive Structural Modeling in building a theory of innovative green procurement practices. Earlier researchers have conducted vast studies related to the hard dimensions of green procurement practices. However, there is a dearth of studies focusing particularly on the soft dimensions of green procurement practices. To address the gap in existing literature, this study first systematically reviews the green procurement literature. Secondly, these dimensions were refined through expert interviews from the manufacturing sector. Thirdly, it illustrates the use of ISM method to find the contextual relationship of elements. The ISM model was finally validated using MICMAC analysis. The current study is unique from two perspectives. Firstly, Resource dependence theory was used as a theoretical lens to study the links between elements. Secondly, it integrated innovation and green procurement practices for the purpose of investigation. The findings show strong associations between 3C's (Collaboration, Coordination, and Cooperation) and innovative green procurement practices. The paper concludes with managerial implications and directions for future research.

Contextual Relationship Among 3 C's and Innovative Green Procurement Practices Using ISM and Its Validation Using MICMAC Analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Surajit Bag
Keyword(s):  
Resource Dependence ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Resource Dependence Theory ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Green Procurement ◽  
Micmac Analysis ◽  
Dependence Theory ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Relationship Of

This paper argues for the use of Interpretive Structural Modeling in building a theory of innovative green procurement practices. Earlier researchers have conducted vast studies related to the hard dimensions of green procurement practices. However, there is a dearth of studies focusing particularly on the soft dimensions of green procurement practices. To address the gap in existing literature, this study first systematically reviews the green procurement literature. Secondly, these dimensions were refined through expert interviews from the manufacturing sector. Thirdly, it illustrates the use of ISM method to find the contextual relationship of elements. The ISM model was finally validated using MICMAC analysis. The current study is unique from two perspectives. Firstly, Resource dependence theory was used as a theoretical lens to study the links between elements. Secondly, it integrated innovation and green procurement practices for the purpose of investigation. The findings show strong associations between 3C's (Collaboration, Coordination, and Cooperation) and innovative green procurement practices. The paper concludes with managerial implications and directions for future research.

Identification of Contextual Relationship Among Collaboration, Cooperation, Coordination, and Innovative Green Procurement Practices

2018 ◽  
pp. 201-230
Author(s):  
Surajit Bag
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Resource Dependence ◽  
Resource Dependence Theory ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Scarce Resources ◽  
Green Procurement ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Quality Decision

Globally, every organization is focusing on minimizing the usage of scarce resources in production. The authors have used resource dependence theory (RDT) as the theoretical lens to develop the foundation of the chapter. RDT suggests that firms within the supply chain network should coordinate and collaborate to achieve superior performance. Under RDT, the most important assumption is that firms cannot be fully independent with regards to strategically critical resources for survival. The purpose of this chapter is to explain the contextual relationships between collaboration, coordination, cooperation, and innovative green procurement practices. Here, interpretive structural modeling (ISM) technique has been used to develop the SSIM matrix with the assistance from five experts based in the South African steel and engineering sectors. The ISM model depicts the contextual interrelationships that may help supply chain managers in quality decision making. The chapter concludes with managerial implications and directions of future research.

Identification of Contextual Relationship Among Collaboration, Cooperation, Coordination, and Innovative Green Procurement Practices

2019 ◽  
pp. 1464-1488
Author(s):  
Surajit Bag
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Resource Dependence ◽  
Resource Dependence Theory ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Scarce Resources ◽  
Green Procurement ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Quality Decision

Globally, every organization is focusing on minimizing the usage of scarce resources in production. The authors have used resource dependence theory (RDT) as the theoretical lens to develop the foundation of the chapter. RDT suggests that firms within the supply chain network should coordinate and collaborate to achieve superior performance. Under RDT, the most important assumption is that firms cannot be fully independent with regards to strategically critical resources for survival. The purpose of this chapter is to explain the contextual relationships between collaboration, coordination, cooperation, and innovative green procurement practices. Here, interpretive structural modeling (ISM) technique has been used to develop the SSIM matrix with the assistance from five experts based in the South African steel and engineering sectors. The ISM model depicts the contextual interrelationships that may help supply chain managers in quality decision making. The chapter concludes with managerial implications and directions of future research.

Building Theory of Green Procurement Using Fuzzy TISM and Fuzzy DEMATEL Methods

2019 ◽  
pp. 530-564
Author(s):  
Surajit Bag
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Fuzzy Dematel ◽  
Green Procurement ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Major Attention

Green procurement is the set of procurement policies held, action taken and relationships formed in response to concerns linked with the natural environment. Green procurement has drawn major attention of supply chain practitioners' and has become the theme of most of the seminars and workshops. Green procurement is gaining popularity due to its positive association with the triple bottom line. Firms implement green procurement to achieve sustainability in this dynamic business environment. There are several published papers that have adopted either qualitative or quantitative methodology to build and test theories in the discipline of green procurement. However multiple elements influencing green procurement creates decision making problem among supply chain practitioners. This has motivated to pursue the current study and further extend the theory of green procurement. The main purpose of the current study is to investigate the inter-relationships between elements of green procurement using advanced multi criteria decision making techniques. First systematic review of literature is done to identify the leading drivers. Secondly these drivers were refined through expert interview from manufacturing sector. Thirdly Fuzzy TISM and Fuzzy DEMATEL method were applied to find the intensity of influence of green procurement drivers and make a comparative study of elements. Finally, the conclusions of research are drawn and also present the managerial implications and directions of future research.

The emerging role of coopetition within inter-firm relationships

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 414-437 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zach Zacharia ◽  
Michael Plasch ◽  
Usha Mohan ◽  
Markus Gerschberger
Keyword(s):  
Resource Dependence ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Resource Dependence Theory ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Capital Costs ◽  
Interview Process ◽  
A Value

Purpose Increasing environmental uncertainty, more demanding customers, rapid technological growth and rising capital costs have all forced firms to evolve from collaborating with buyers and suppliers to collaborating with their competitors and that is called coopetition. The purpose of this paper is to better understand the antecedents and outcomes associated with coopetition. Design/methodology/approach Building from the existing literature and three theoretical foundations, resource-based theory, resource dependence theory and game theory, the authors develop a model showing the antecedents and outcomes of coopetition and associated propositions of coopetition. Using a semi-structured interview process of 21 industry executives, the authors offer empirical support for the proposed coopetition model and propositions. Findings Firms are increasingly dependent on the knowledge and expertise in external organizations to innovate, solve problems and improve supply chain performance. This research suggests that there is a value for firms to consider coopetition as a part of their inter-firm strategies. Research limitations/implications The semi-structured interview process used in this research provided a wealth of information and executive experiences in coopetition. The interviews, however, only provide a single perspective of collaborative engagements with competitors. Multiple perspectives of each project would add value to this research. Originality/value Collaboration among buyers and suppliers have been well researched; however, there has not been as much research on coopetition. This research provides a new area for future research for academics and offers suggestions for managers to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their coopetition projects.

scholarly journals A review of servitization theoretical foundations

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 496
Author(s):  
Agustín Ruiz-Martín ◽  
Eloísa Díaz-Garrido
Keyword(s):  
Resource Dependence ◽  
Transaction Cost Economics ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Resource Dependence Theory ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Organizational Boundaries ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Attention Performance ◽  
Theoretical Foundations

Purpose: This study seeks to analyse how the servitization topic has been addressed through different theoretical approaches. More specifically, the aim is to answer two key questions: What theoretical approaches have been used to study the phenomenon of servitization? What specific aspects of the servitization process have been analysed through each theoretical approach?Design/methodology/approach: This paper adopts a systematic literature review. The first step involves a descriptive analysis, which is then followed by a thematic one.Findings: The results show that the topic of servitization has been analysed according to the main boundary of the firm theories (Resource-based view, Game theory, and Transaction cost economics) and to organizational boundaries (Contingency theory and Resource dependence theory), among others. From the perspective of these theoretical frameworks, the following topics have received the most scholarly attention: Performance, Capabilities, Supply Chain Management, Business Model, Strategy, and Sustainability.Originality/value: Observations are made on the relevance that diverse theories have on the development of research into servitization. The most suitable theoretical lenses are recommended for future research.

Corporate Political Strategies

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo B. DeMello
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Resource Dependence ◽  
Political Influence ◽  
Resource Dependence Theory ◽  
Revolving Door ◽  
Political Activity ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Political Strategies ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Corporate Political Strategies

Firms deploy value-based strategies to achieve competitive advantage in the marketplace. However, processes of value creation and appropriation do not happen in a vacuum but are structured by a set of formal market institutions that define, among other things, policies and regulations on standards, privacy, safety, trade, and access to resources. Corporate political strategies are the ways firms use to shape these policies and regulations in favorable ways that help them achieve competitive advantage. The political activities include lobbying, participation in hearings, campaign contributions, the use of revolving-door personnel, advocacy, grass-roots mobilization, and nurturing and exploiting political ties. Firms interact with government officeholders in different government arenas, such as national and local legislatures, government agencies, and the judiciary branch. For most corporations, being able to deploy effective political strategies is, therefore, necessary for achieving sustainable competitive advantage. The research into corporate political strategies has tried to explain why firms engage in political strategy, when, and which political activity would yield the best results. The usual theoretical framings draw from Resource Dependence Theory, Institutional Theory, Resource-Based View, Agency Theory, and Stakeholder Theory. While the strategic logic underlying each theoretical approach varies, they are better seen as complementary to each other. The fact that the phenomenon of political strategies is complex, dynamic, and an important part of daily business of several corporations favors the integration of different theoretical approaches. Although the literature on corporate political strategies has considerably advanced, there are still areas that could benefit from future research: the integration of market and political strategies, especially the use of market actions as political influence; the integration of social and political strategies; the role that individual and managerial aspects play in choice of political strategies; and multicountry comparative studies, especially focusing on ideological turnarounds and state capitalism.

What does board capital really bring to the table?

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 134-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Whitney Douglas Fernandez ◽  
Yannick Thams ◽  
Mark Lehrer
Keyword(s):  
Boards Of Directors ◽  
Resource Dependence ◽  
Resource Dependence Theory ◽  
Performance Outcomes ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Board Capital

Purpose Although resource dependence theory (RDT) has substantially deepened the understanding of the function and role of boards, no systematic review of this body of work has yet been undertaken. The purpose of this paper is to synthesize prior research on the strategically relevant resources provided by board members to their organization in the light of RDT and indicate avenues for future research. Design/methodology/approach The review covers 79 research articles from 1978 to 2016 dealing with the resource provision of boards of directors. Findings Board capital research most often assumes a positive, linear relationship between board capital, resource provision and ultimately firm-level performance outcomes. This tendency tends to exclude from view the possibility of important trade-offs relevant to both theory and practice. Future research will need to incorporate more complex models that take into consideration nonlinear and curvilinear effects. The authors outline opportunities to advance board research by refining the methodological techniques employed. Originality/value By recommending investigation of the important trade-offs inherent in board composition, the authors seek to inspire future research that offers practical guidance for improving the effectiveness of corporate boards.

Digital transformation success under Industry 4.0: a strategic guideline for manufacturing SMEs

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Morteza Ghobakhloo ◽  
Mohammad Iranmanesh
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Transformation Process ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
External Support ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Interpretive Structural Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Exciting Opportunity ◽  
Base Matrix

PurposeThe digital transformation under Industry 4.0 is complex and resource-intensive, making a strategic digitalization guideline vital to small and medium-sized enterprises' success in the Industry 4.0 transition. The present study aims to provide manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a guideline for digital transformation success under Industry 4.0.Design/methodology/approachThe study first performed a content-centric literature review to identify digital transformation success determinants. The study further implemented interpretive structural modeling to extract the order at which the success determinants should be present to facilitate the SMEs’ digital transformation success optimally. The interpretive model and interpretive logic knowledge base matrix were also used for developing the digital transformation guideline.FindingsEleven success determinants are vital to SMEs’ digital transformation efforts. For example, results revealed that external support for digitalization is the first step in ensuring digital transformation success among SMEs, while operations technology readiness is the most inaccessible success determinant.Research limitations/implicationsThe study highlights the degree of importance of the 11 success determinants identified, which magnifies each determinant's strategic priority based on its driving power and dependence power. Theorizing the dependent variable of “digital transformation success” and quantitatively measuring the extent to which each success determinant contributes to explaining “digital transformation success” offers an exciting opportunity for future research.Practical implicationsDigital transformation success phenomenon within the Industry 4.0 context is significantly different from the digitalization success concept within the traditional literature. The digital transformation under Industry 4.0 is immensely resource-intensive and complex. Smaller manufacturers must have specific capabilities such as change management and digitalization strategic planning capability to reach a certain degree of information, digital, operations and cyber maturity.Originality/valueThe digital transformation success guide developed in the study describes each success determinants' functionality in relation to other determinants and explains how they might contribute to the digital transformation success within the manufacturing sector. This guide enables smaller manufacturers to better understand the concept of manufacturing digital transformation under Industry 4.0 and devise robust strategies to steer their digital transformation process effectively.

scholarly journals Logistics integration in the supply chain: a resource dependence theory perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sung Tae Kim ◽  
Hong-Hee Lee ◽  
Taewon Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Resource Dependence ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Resource Dependence Theory ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Future Research ◽  
South Korean ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Logistics Service Providers ◽  
Dependence Theory

Abstract Firms have strategically used cooperative linkages to establish competitiveness. In this study, we incorporated the resource dependency theory view to assess how trust, satisfaction, and commitment affect firms’ decisions on logistics integration. Also, we examined the link between logistics integration and supply chain performance. The study collected data from 250 South Korean manufacturers for analysis. The results revealed positive impacts of trust, satisfaction, and commitment on logistics integration between manufacturing firms and logistics service providers that enhances logistics service capabilities of the firms. Furthermore, our study showed that building a strategic relationship for logistics services helps the manufacturing firms improve their business and operations performances in their supply chain. Implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.

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