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Retraction: Enterprise strategic plan: Service business model Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2024-03-14
Maldynova, A. V., Osmanov, Z. D., Smagulova, N. T., Baigelova, A. N., & Orazgaliyeva, E. B. (2023). Enterprise strategic plan: Service business model. Business Strategy & Development, 6(1), 101–116. https://doi.org/10.1002/bsd2.226 The above article published online on 14 September 2022 in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com), has been retracted by agreement between the Editor, Richard Welford
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The impact of green supply chain management on corporate environmental performance and the moderating roles: A meta‐analysis Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Libe Galdos‐Urbizu, Eugenio Zubeltzu‐Jaka, Artitzar Erauskin‐Tolosa, Igor Alvarez Etxeberria
The adoption of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) and its impact on firm's performance is gaining importance in both academic and corporate fields. While past studies found a positive relationship between GSCM and Corporate Environmental Performance (CEP), there is no evidence of either which are the green practices that improve CEP the most or the moderating roles that affect such relationship
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Retraction: Trends in the development of the economic system in the Republic of Kazakhstan Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2024-03-14
Kaiyrgaliyeva, M. G., Appakova, G. N., Nesipbekov, E. N., Baikadamov, N. T., & Karimbergenova, M. K. (2023). Trends in the development of the economic system in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Business Strategy & Development, 6(1), 95–100. https://doi.org/10.1002/bsd2.225 The above article published online on 14 September 2022 in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com), has been retracted by agreement
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Does corporate social responsibility spending affect cash ratio: Evidence from central public sector enterprises Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Preeti Khatri, Mani Bhatia
The researcher examines the effect of spending on corporate social activities on cash holdings. The financial dataset was collected using the Prowess database and corporate social responsibility expenditure from the Indian CSR portal. Using a panel dataset of 12 Central Public Sector Enterprises indexed in the National Stock Exchange was considered as a sample for the current research. A random effect
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The effect of maturity learn element in Enterprise risk management and corporate social responsibility on the level of digital transformation Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Chaerul Djusman Djakman, Sylvia Veronica Siregar
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) has emerged as a response to globalization and regulatory pressure on firms to manage their risk comprehensively. CSR is related to corporate risk management, as by engaging in CSR activities firms can be more effective in managing stakeholder relationships. Extant studies rarely examine both issues to the level of digital transformation. In the coming years, the issue
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Employment, labor productivity and environmental sustainability: Firm‐level evidence from transition economies Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Marjan Petreski, Stefan Tanevski, Irena Stojmenovska
This article investigates the impact of investment in environmentally sustainable practices on employment and labor productivity growth in transition economies. It explores the influence of labor skill composition and geographical variations on sustainability dynamics. Utilizing data from the World Bank's Enterprise Survey 2019 across 24 transition economies, an environmental sustainability index is
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Sustainability practices and firm performance: The moderating role of firm‐, industry‐, and country‐level factors Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Sylvia Veronica Siregar, Aria Farah Mita, Fitriany Amarullah, Radziah Mahmud
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of sustainability practices on firm performance and the moderating role of firm, industry, and country‐level factors on that association. The samples of our study are listed firms in ASEAN 5 (Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines), with total observations are 1069 from the years 2004–2019. We use regression analysis to test
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New insights on social finance research in the sustainable development context Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Juan David Gonzalez‐Ruiz, Nini Johana Marín‐Rodríguez, Olaf Weber
Research on sustainable finance has experienced significant growth in recent years, but the exploration from a comprehensive perspective is still in its nascent stages. As of July 2023, our research revealed that this area remains relatively underexplored in the existing body of knowledge, leading to a notable lack of comprehensive research analyzing the current state‐of‐the‐art in the social finance
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Examining the impact of corporate social responsibility on customer delight, customer revisit intention and sustainable destination building: An empirical study of the hospitality industry Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Dada Ab Rouf Bhat, Shubam Amar, Vivek Sharma
This research empirically investigates the impact of corporate social responsibility on customer delight and revisit intention of customers in the hospitality and tourism industry. Moreover, it investigates the impact of corporate social responsibility on the sustainable destination building. In order to achieve the set targets, data were sought through questionnaires from 282 guests visiting luxury
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Women on corporate boards and firm financial performance: Empirical evidence from a multi‐country in Asia Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Thu Huong Tran, Thanh Si Nguyen, Mai Le Truc Lien
The purpose of this research is to investigate the relationship between board gender diversity in management teams and financial performance of Asian firms in the transportation and logistics industry. To fulfill the research objectives, a total of 444 firm‐year observations operating in various nations of the Asia region from 2017 to 2020 were used in this present study, which was done by adopting
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Gender diversity, foreign direct investment spillovers, and productivity: Unraveling the role of female workers in Indonesia Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Mohammad Zeqi Yasin, Samuel Kharis Harianto, Leonardo A. A. Teguh Sambodo, Firdaussy Yustiningsih, Miguel Angel Esquivias
This study investigates the impact of gender diversity on firm productivity following foreign direct investment (FDI) spillover. Using Indonesian firm‐level datasets from 2011 to 2015, we employ gender spillovers to assess women's distinct contributions to labor spillovers, often manifested through their impacts on productivity, knowledge sharing, and innovation. A fixed‐effects estimator using Driscoll
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Assessment of the competitiveness of food products of Ukraine in the domestic and foreign markets Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Nazakat Musayeva, Gulnara Tanriverdiyeva, Dilbar Faradjova, Ulkar Mammadova
This article conducts a comprehensive financial analysis of the competitiveness of confectionery producers in Ukraine within the global confectionery market context. It aims to assess the challenges faced by Ukrainian producers and propose practical strategies to enhance their competitiveness. The research employs various methods, including the construction of a competitive market map and the application
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Unraveling the impact of financial literacy on investment decisions in an emerging market Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Sumita Jagdishprasad Shroff, Udai Lal Paliwal, Narayanage Jayantha Dewasiri
We examined the impact of financial literacy on investment decisions, taking a sample of 384 investors from India. A multi-dimensional construct to measure financial literacy was developed basis the theory of planned behavior. Investment decisions were measured by taking six proxies on a five-point Likert-type scale. The causal link between financial literacy and investment decisions was examined using
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On the transmission channels driving climate change-income inequality nexus in sub-Saharan African countries Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Ousseini Issoufou-Ahmed, Maamar Sebri
Climate change stands at the forefront of the worldwide agenda. Although its consequences are harmful to all humanity, some regions across the world remain more vulnerable than others. Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the most suffering regions. In this paper, we investigate the climate change-income inequality nexus in a panel of sub-Saharan countries over the period 1990–2019. A greater emphasis is put
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Sustainability reporting for boosting national commitment and overcoming challenges: A hierarchical model Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Paridhi, Ritika
Sustainability reporting (SR) has emerged as a critical mechanism for organizations and nations to communicate their performance in terms of environmental, social, and governance (ESG). The present study investigates the challenges that prevent SR from being useful for system transparency and accountability. It identifies formidable barriers such as intentions, knowledge gaps, resource constraints
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Is it worth having more female managers? A portfolio risk perspective from the global microfinance industry Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Md Imran Hossain, Md Aslam Mia
Promoting gender diversity at different organizational levels remains one of the hotly debated issues in recent years. Motivated by the paucity of research in this area, our study aims to investigate the impact of female managers on the credit risk of microfinance institutions (MFIs). We have collected data from 1004 unique MFIs across 96 countries, covering the period of 2010 to 2018, using the World
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Enhancing circular economy practices through the adoption of digital technologies Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Ricardo Luiz Carlos, Elieber Bragatti de Souza, Claudia A. Mattos
In transitioning from a linear economy model to a circular business, digital technologies can help manage the flow of restorative and regenerative resources. In this context, the present study aims to evaluate the contribution of digital technologies, such as the internet of things (IoT), Big Data and Blockchain in the execution of circular economy (CE) practices and what mechanisms companies are adopting
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Word-of-mouth innovation: A product development shortcut for organic skin care entrepreneurs in Thailand? Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Narit Vittayavarakorn, Puris Sornsaruht
This study explores the impact of perceived quality, brand attitude, consumer satisfaction, and the marketing mix on word-of-mouth innovation (WOMI) in the organic skincare industry in Thailand. Systematic random sampling was used in 2023 to select 453 organic skincare users whose questionnaire was expert-validated and tested. Investigating these interconnected factors, the research contributes to
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Fulfilling stakeholders' demand: Exploring CSR assurance's contribution to firms' environmental and social disclosures Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Samuel Jebaraj Benjamin, Vida Botes, Rajani Singh
This paper rigorously explores the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) assurance on the environmental and social disclosures of S&P 500 firms over the period 2010–2018. Integrating annual financial, CSR assurance and environmental and social disclosures data, our study unveils a positive association between CSR assurance and firms' environmental and social disclosures. In a pioneering analysis
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Fostering sustainable tourism in Pakistan: Exploring the influence of environmental leadership on employees' green behavior Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Sadia Ashraf, Sania Zaheer Ali, Tariq Iqbal Khan, Kamran Azam, Sajjad Ahmad Afridi
This study addresses a critical gap in the theory by exploring the impact of Environmentally Specific Servant Leadership (ESSL) on Employees' Voluntary Green Behavior (EVGB) within the dynamic framework of Pakistan's tourism industry. It also advances understanding by investigating the pivotal mediating roles of Psychological Green Climate (PGC) and Green Commitment (GC) in the relationship between
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Unlocking the potential of circular consumption: The influence of circular habits, environmental concerns and the search for pro-sustainable information on circular consumption Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-12-10 Sofia Gomes, João M. Lopes
In response to growing environmental and sustainability concerns, the circular economy and consumption have become significant themes in recent years. The transition to a circular economy is considered a critical move toward sustainable development as it addresses challenges, such as climate change, waste, pollution and biodiversity loss. The present study evaluates the influence of environmental concerns
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Investigating the impact of supply chain management practices on customer satisfaction through flexibility and technology adoption: Empirical evidence Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Nourhan Ahmed Saad, Sara Elgazzar, Sonja Mlaker Kac
The aim of this research is to empirically investigate the influence of supply chain management practices (SCMPs) on customer satisfaction through the mediating roles of flexibility and technology adoption. A questionnaire was used to collect data from organizational consumers in the Egyptian context, in which hypotheses were analyzed through covariance-based structural equation modeling for 1009 usable
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Business response to mandatory corporate social responsibility with evidence from India Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Vikrant Kulkarni, Ashish Aggarwal
There has been a lot of discussion on the shift from voluntary to mandatory corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its impacts in different countries across the globe. India is unique in this context as the reporting and expenditure of a certain amount under CSR has been mandated for companies. This article analyzes the changes and responses of Indian businesses post-2014, when new CSR rules were
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Removing barriers to plastic waste valorisation in Africa: Towards policies for value creation and capture in business ecosystems Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Milou Derks, Henny Romijn
Stimulating plastic waste valorisation is suggested as an important way to address the growing waste problem in low-income countries. However, policy interventions have not led to substantial waste valorisation, and the reasons for this have not been thoroughly analysed. We address this through a qualitative study of plastic waste in urban Zambia, which is representative of the policy and practice
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Inclusive business for rural development: New typology and differentiated value creation in the agri-food sector Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Xiaoxue Weng, George C. Schoneveld, Benno Pokorny, Geofrey Mutayoba, Niels Fold, Emily J. Gallagher, Edward Ezekiel, Selma van der Haar
Inclusive businesses (IBs) resonate with policymakers seeking to leverage private capital in support of poverty alleviation and sustainable development. In the agri-food sector, which represents the largest segment of the base-of-the-pyramid (BOP) market and a key source of livelihood for the rural poor, there is limited evidence on their diversity and social value creation mechanisms. This prevents
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Corporate social responsibility oriented boards and triple bottom line performance: A meta-analytic study Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Eugenio Zubeltzu-Jaka, Igor Álvarez-Etxeberria, Maider Aldaz-Odriozola
In this article, we aim to investigate the effect of corporate social responsibility (CSR)-oriented boards on triple bottom-line (TBL) performance and whether internal corporate governance exhibits a facilitating role in achieving the sustainable development goals by enhancing the performance indicators of the TBL. Specifically, this article aims to shed light on this issue by meta-analyzing the relationship
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Sustainability transformation in the textile industry—The case of wastewater management Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Kamol Gomes, Serena Caucci, Jon Morris, Edeltraud Guenther, Judith Miggelbrink
This paper explores the relationships between textile wastewater management and its impact on ecosystems and community livelihoods. Using the case of the wastewater management practices of the Bangladesh textile industry and thematic analysis of key informant interviews with industry representatives in the production value chain, the study illustrates perceptions of sustainability transformation regarding
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Understanding and achieving sustainable consumption: Integrating international political economy and psychology perspectives Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Shuya Liu
The concept of sustainable consumption has gained significant attention in international policy discussions. In order to achieve sustainable consumption, it is essential to thoroughly comprehend the underlying causes of current unsustainable consumption patterns and the associated challenges in transitioning to more sustainable practices. This research, employing perspectives from international political
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Key leaders' sustainable decision making: The roles of key leaders' sustainability mindset Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Bui Thi Thanh Mai, Le Thi Thu Mai, Nguyen Vu Hung, Vu Tuan Anh
In order to achieve a competitive advantage in the market, enhance a positive brand reputation, and respond to consumers' requirement, organizations' key leaders may have to make sustainable decisions for the sake of the environment, the society and the organization simultaneously. In this study, Buddhism and compassion are proposed to extend the sustainability mindset framework in understanding key
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Significance of Industry 4.0 technologies in major work functions of manufacturing for sustainable development of small and medium-sized enterprises Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Ganesh Narkhede, Sonal Mahajan, Rupesh Narkhede, Tansen Chaudhari
Industry 4.0 (I4.0) has brought transformative changes in the manufacturing sector. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the applications of I4.0 technologies in major work functions of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Specifically, this review focuses on the suitability of I4.0 technologies in areas such as New Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Internal Logistics
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Blockchain technology as an enabler for sustainable business ecosystems: A comprehensive roadmap for socioenvironmental and economic sustainability Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Morteza Ghobakhloo, Mohammad Iranmanesh, Muhammad Shujaat Mubarik, Muhammad Faraz Mubarak, Azlan Amran, Ahmad A. A. Khanfar
Blockchain technology is a core technology expected to play a highly instrumental role in competing with socioenvironmental challenges. The literature hypothesizes various blockchain functions for building a sustainable business ecosystem. This study unifies these diverse perspectives into an interpretive strategy roadmap that provides a holistic overview of how blockchain should be leveraged to deliver
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Tax amnesty, corporate social responsibility disclosure, and organizational inertia Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Desi Adhariani, Ain Hajawiyah, Rima Kusuma Rini
This study investigates the empirical association between corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure and tax compliance when there is a tax amnesty policy provided by the government. Utilizing the difference in difference method, we studied the impact of the tax amnesty program on tax compliance and CSR disclosure of companies in the mining industry in Indonesia context for the research period
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Stylized facts of performance measures for sustaining the farmer producer companies in India Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Bhupesh Gopal Chintamani, Hema Yadav, Sneha Kumari
Farmer producer companies (FPCs) have widely transformed the livelihoods of the people and mainly squeezed the income and living standard conditions in the rural sectors, specifically a primary sector engaged majorly with village economies. This article diagnoses the collective cooperative concept and formation of FPCs in the country since their establishment in the year 2008–2021. We utilized secondary
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Achieving competitive advantage through bricolage: A small business perspective Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Abdul Jelil Abukari, Li Wenyuan, Wisdom Wise Kwabla Pomegbe, Abdul Rasheed Akeji Alhassan Alolo, Ingrid Ruth Epezagne Assamala
The entrepreneurial bricolage theory has been connected to a wide range of organizational phenomena, including innovation, firm performance, social entrepreneurship, and opportunity identification. Regrettably, research in this domain is yet to significantly heighten understanding of its connection to competitive advantage, which has been touted as the ultimate goal of any strategic business. This
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Assessing the impact of the sustainable development goals on corporate philanthropy: A study of Canada's leading private sector companies Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-11-06 David Benjamin Billedeau, Jeffrey Wilson
This paper examines the impact of the United Nations sustainable development goals (SDGs) on community investment (CI), otherwise known as corporate philanthropic expenditures, among Canada's leading private sector companies. The study investigates whether there have been discernible shifts in CI relative to net profit after tax (NPAT) before and after the introduction of the SDGs in 2015, and whether
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Corporate social responsibility in Indian banking sector: A moderated-mediation approach linking corporate social responsibility to purchase intention Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-11-05 Shabir Ahmad Hurrah, Arsheed Ahmad Dar, Ishfaq Gulzar
This paper aims to empirically examine the effect of corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices on the purchase intention of Indian banking customers. It also investigates the conditional indirect effect on purchase intention via customer trust. The data were collected using a questionnaire from 324 customers having bank accounts either in state bank of India or housing development finance corporation
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An evaluation of environmental, social, and governance reporting in the agricultural sector Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Ruan Gerber, Anet Smit, Martin Botha
Stakeholders require transparency that companies are conducting business sustainably, which can be provided through non-financial disclosures. Businesses that act on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters can attain a competitive advantage. ESG has become necessary in the agricultural sector as agribusinesses are considered high-impact companies. The lack of uniformity in reporting guidelines
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The influence of green human resource management on environmental performance: An empirical study investigated in the pollutant industries of Pakistan Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Muhammad Haseeb Shakil, Muhammad Mukarram, Ghulam Hussain, Rana Nadir Idrees, Ali Sajjad
This research mainly aims to test the impact of green human resource management (GHRM) on environmental performance (EP) and to determine whether corporate social responsibility (CSR) mediates the relationship between GHRM and EP and whether organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) moderates the relationships between CSR and EP. The paper relied on a quantitative research approach with a sample of
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Guidelines for developing the shari'ah-compliant products and shari'ah governance for sustainable banks in Bangladesh Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Mohammad Nazim Uddin, Mosharrof Hosen, Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Hatıra Günerhan, Nazamul Hoque, Mahi Uddin, Abdullahil Mamun
The industry of Islamic banking and finance (IBF) has undergone rapid expansion over the past forty years. However, it's imperative that this sector continues to evolve—making sure it aligns with contemporary market trends while staying abreast with modern financial practices. With financial offerings becoming more complex than ever before, adhering closely to shari'ah principles certainly poses a
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An investigation on social impact performance assessment of the social enterprises: Identification of an ideal social entrepreneurship model Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Noufal Nuchian, Ajithakumari Vijayappan Nair Biju, Krishna Reddy
This study examines the characteristics of ideal social entrepreneurship by assessing their social impact. The use of the contemporary design and triangulation approach allows for validating information gathered from different sources. Data were collected from in-depth interviews, focus group interviews and documentary analysis, and MAXQDA (a qualitative analysis software package) was used for data
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Strategizing green destination image through social media functionality: A study of the tourism industry Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Najma Khatoon, Farah Choudhary
This study validates and confirms the multidimensionality of social media functionality in the tourism industry. It also examines the impact of social media functionality on green destination image. Non-probability convenience sampling technique has been used to collect the data from 550 visitors using a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire, from the tourists visiting various destinations of Ladakh,
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Collaborative technologies and project performance in manufacturing in the industry 4.0 environment: Mediating effect of individual, organizational, sociotechnical factors Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-10-19 Jamshid Ali Turi, Mohammad Rezaur Razzak, Abul Bashar Bhuiyan, Mohammad Nurul Alam, Sami Al-Kharusi
The use of collaborative technologies (CT) in the industry 4.0 environment has become ubiquitous. While industry practitioners acknowledge the positive influence of CT on operations and projects of their organizations, yet there seem to be insufficient scholarly insights into the link between CT and project performance (PP). Hence, this study deploys the resource dependence theory to posit the influence
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How market competition influences organizational performance: Mediation in the interplay of management accounting system, enterprise risk management, and organizational innovation performance Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-10-03 Le Nu Minh Quyen, Nguyen Vinh Khuong
The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between organizational performance (OP) in Vietnam and market competition (MC), enterprise risk management (ERM), management accounting system (MAS), and organizational innovation performance (OIP). We surveyed 397 individuals working in the company to elucidate the link between these variables. Data from the multiple factor survey were analyzed
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The board gender composition and cost of debt: Empirical evidence from Jordan Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Marwan Mansour, Mo'taz Al Zobi, Mohammed W. A. Saleh, Saddam Al-Nohood, Ahmad Marei
The present research aims to examine the influences of board gender composition on debt costs and its significance to Jordanian creditors: mainly banks, using agency and resource dependence theories. A sample of 113 non-financial Jordanian firms listed on the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) from 2010 to 2019 was utilised to explore the impact of board gender on the cost of debt financing through panel regression
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Investigating the robustness and relevance of an evidence-based sense-making construct to bridge the research-practice gap in cross-sector partnerships Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-09-26 Daniel K. Bampoh, Jennifer Sdunzik, Joseph V. Sinfield, Lindley McDavid, Wilella D. Burgess
Cross-sector partnerships (CSPs) are important for tackling development challenges across public, private, and non-profit sectors. Despite their growing prevalence as partnership models of choice for grand challenge efforts, there is little evidence-based understanding about the dominant features of these engagements. This makes it difficult to develop CSP engagement models that are useful across development
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Adapting to the digital age: Investigating the frameworks for financial services in modern communities Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-09-26 McArthur Fundira, Emmanuel Innocents Edoun, Anup Pradhan
The digital age has brought about a revolution in the way we manage our finances, with more and more financial services moving online. However, not all communities have the same level of digital competency, leading to disparities in access to financial services. This study delves into the digital competencies' framework necessary for financial services to sustain vulnerable communities in the digital
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Strategizing the online healthcare supply chain management in rural areas: A study of critical success factors Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-09-26 Bishal Dey Sarkar, Yashomandira Kharde, Avishek Bakshi
Online healthcare supply chain management (OHCSCM) in rural areas is a matter of concern and is susceptible to policy changes, especially after the alarms raised by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to develop an approach towards examining the state and building a framework for examining the OHCSCM in rural areas. The study develops a framework by integrating various theories and methodologies
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Connecting green HRM practices to pro-environmental behavior through green human capital in the hospitality sector Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-09-24 Osarodion Ogiemwonyi, Mohammad Nurul Alam, Hammad S. Alotaibi
The increasing focus on environmental sustainability has opened up a new area of research that explores the role of green “human resource management (HRM)” practices. Scholars in this field are investigating how these practices can support efforts toward achieving environmental sustainability. Although there is growing interest in studying green HRM practices, there have only been a few studies that
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Cost stickiness behavior and environmental uncertainty in different strategies: Evidence from Southeast Asia Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-09-14 Mitha Dwi Restuti, Lindawati Gani, Elvia R. Shauki, Lianny Leo
Managers consider environmental uncertainty in making decisions. Accordingly, this study aims to test the positive effect of environmental uncertainty on cost stickiness. This study also investigates the effects of environmental uncertainty on cost stickiness under different strategies. Further, firms need more able managers to deal with uncertain environments. This study observes the different effects
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Enhancing green brand equity through environmental reputation: The important of green brand image, green brand trust, and green brand loyalty Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-09-13 Nguyen Khanh Hai Tran
While previous research have established the advantages of environmental reputation (ER) in the realm of brand development, this article examines the role of ER on the value of green brands in the green food production industry, based on customer perceptions in a newly emerging market, using insights from signal theory and the Hierarchy of Effects Model (HEM). The study data was obtained from consumers
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Financial management practices, competitive advantage and loan performance of selected microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Ghana Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-09-13 Musah Mohammed Saeed
This study examines how financial management practices and competitive advantage affect loan performance of microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Ghana's Ashanti Region. The research employs a cross-sectional design with a sample of 85 Ashanti Region MFIs, following Krejcie and Morgan's guidelines for sample selection. Employing a positivist approach with quantitative analysis, primary data comes from
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Toward a sustainable business model: A study of market perception and value propositions of stone dust concrete in Thailand Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-09-12 Nathatai Janjirawatna, Nay Chi Khin Khin Oo, Sirisuhk Rakthin
The stone mining and construction sectors are crucial for Thailand's economic advancement. Yet, they face issues such as substantial stone waste accumulation, causing environmental pollution and the resource-intensive nature of concrete production. Existing studies lack comprehensive coverage of Thailand's specific environmental challenges related to these industries and their sustainable solutions
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Stakeholders sustainable development goals (SDGs) prioritization Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-09-06 Neeraj Singhal
Over a period of time sustainability and sustainable development goals (SDGs) are emerging as central theme and issue of concern for companies and stakeholders across the globe. The challenges are in the preview of regulatory requirements and compliance for environmental, social, and governance issues. The issues are varying from industry to industry and firm to firm as per the requirements and pressure
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The impact of longer audit committee chair tenure and board tenure on the level of sustainability disclosure: The moderating role of firm size Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-09-04 Ahmad Yuosef Alodat, Haitham Nobanee, Zalailah Salleh, Hafiza Aishah Hashim
The present research endeavors to examine the moderating effect of firm size on the relationship between the tenure of the audit committee chair and the board of directors with sustainability disclosure. Data from 592 non-financial firms listed on the ASE from 2014 to 2021 were analyzed. The findings indicated that a longer tenure of a board of directors leads to increased sustainability disclosure
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Predicting consumer purchase intention on electric cars in India: Mediating role of attitude Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-08-31 Mukesh, Mahabir Narwal
To reduce emission of greenhouse gases, electric vehicle is a good option. During recent time in India, there is emergence of electric vehicle start-ups. This paper predicts purchase intention of the consumer on electric cars with mediation role of attitude. A questionnaire was framed to collect the data from all ages with 173 valid samples. SmartPLS 4 and SPSS were used to test hypotheses and research
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A model of industry 4.0 and a circular economy for green logistics and a sustainable supply chain Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Thanh Van Luu, Felicita Chromjaková, Hong Quan Nguyen
The objective of this study was to investigate a hybrid framework for Industry 4.0 and a circular economy for logistics and supply chains with an environmentally-friendly and sustainable basis. Data were collected from universities, companies, and civil service departments. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling was applied to evaluate and validate hypotheses. Key findings comprise (a)
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The purpose of the company beyond its position in the market: The new agent of social development Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Rolando Rodrich-Portugal, Mauro Marino-Jiménez, Guillermo Mayurí-Aguilar, Sue Anna Abad-Neyra
The purpose of companies as profit generators has been questioned because of the relationship between strategy and results in the recent systemic crises. Therefore, it is necessary to implement strategies that allow economic sustainability, based on a better relationship with society and the environment. This means turning companies into agents for the development and protection of the community, as
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Ingredient branding for medicinal and aromatic plants: An alternative branding strategy to ensure differentiation and suppliers empowerment Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Pramod Chandra
Indian medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) are globally known for their unique medicinal properties. However, due to limited strategic marketing and branding interventions in the sector, the MAPs are sold as commodities across markets, and intermediaries typically control the market mechanism of these resources. Consequently, the baseline suppliers of the sector remain relegated in the whole MAP business
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Risk–return spectrum of investment for going green: Evidence from Indian equity market Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Pabitra Debnath, Soumyananda Dinda
This study investigates the risk–return spectrum of investment for going green and sustainability practice in India. This article analyses three sustainability focused index from Indian equity market viz. S&P BSE GREENEX, S&P BSE CARBONEX and S&P BSE ESG 100. Statistical and financial rates, ratios and latest five-factor model of asset pricing are used for the said purpose. ESG 100 index turned out
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Economic policy uncertainty and income inequality: unveiling the effects of friendly business environment Business Strategy & Development Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Rafi Farooq, Khalid Ashraf Chisti, Shahida Rasheed, Amir Rahman
Recent pandemic in the form of COVID-19 has been associated with increasing income inequalities because of high uncertainty around the globe. As a result, we examined the nexus between economic policy uncertainty (EPU) and inequality and how this relation is moderated by friendly business environment reflected by ease of doing business (EODB). To understand the relation among the different dimensions