scholarly journals The Relationship between Sustainability– Oriented Innovation Practices and Organizational Performance: Empirical Evidence from Slovenian Organizations

Organizacija ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matjaž Maletič ◽  
Damjan Maletič ◽  
Jens J. Dahlgaard ◽  
Su Mi Dahlgaard-Park ◽  
Boštjan Gomišček
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Corporate Sustainability ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Service Industries ◽  
Innovation Activities ◽  
Sustainability Practices ◽  
Performance Results ◽  
Innovation Practices ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background and Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to empirically analyse the effects of sustainability-oriented innovation practices on the overall organizational performance. Further, this paper also aims to advance understanding of the measurement of corporate sustainability practices with the focus on innovation dimensions. Design/Methodology/Approach - The study uses data obtained from a survey of 116 organizations encompassing both the manufacturing and service industries in Slovenia. Descriptive statistics were used in order to determine the level of sustainability-oriented innovation practices deployment. Exploratory factor analysis was applied to extract the underlying factors and to provide a basis for assessing their reliability and validity. In addition, regression analysis was used to quantify the effect of sustainability practices on the organizational performance. Results - Data analysis result showed that sustainability-oriented innovation practices are significantly associated with organizational performance. Therefore, empirical evidence from this research confirmed the premise that building innovation competencies and integrating innovation activities in organization’s processes lead to performance benefits. This contributes to the debate about the potential for organizations to be sustainable and competitive. Conclusion - The presented research on corporate sustainability provides important theoretical and practical insights on which the deployment of sustainability-oriented innovation practices are conducive to fostering a broader set of performance benefits. As such, managers should increase organizations’ capacity for innovation which can be beneficial in terms of performance implications and achieving sustainability goals

scholarly journals Impact of Sustainability Approaches on Organizational Economic Performance: Intervening Role of Quality and Innovative Performance

2018 ◽  
Vol III (I) ◽  
pp. 9-17
Author(s):  
Afraseyab Khattak ◽  
Sajid Rahman Khattak
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Economic Performance ◽  
Mediation Analysis ◽  
Corporate Sustainability ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Innovative Performance ◽  
Instrument Validity ◽  
Sustainability Practices ◽  
The Relationship

The idea of corporate sustainability practices has received a lot of attention from management analysts and scholars because it has been shown to have a positive effect on organizational performance. The aim of this study was to find whether QP and IP mediates the relationship between sustainability practices and organizational economic performance. To investigate the specified relationship, Purposive sampling was used to select 227 employees from the banking to participate in this study. Data was collected using a closed-ended questionnaire with a five-point Likert-type scale. Instrument validity was measured through exploratory factor analysis, and instrument reliability was measured using Cronbach's alpha. Regression analysis was used to test the research hypotheses, and for indirect effect mediation analysis was used. according to regression analysis, Sustainability exploration and exploitation have a significant and positive relationship with organizational economic performance. The results of the mediation analysis suggest that the relationship between the sustainability practices and organizational economic performance is mediated by both quality and innovative performance. The study found that the ability to survive in this competitive environment, businesses must change their concentration from short-term benefits to long-term sustainable benefits.

scholarly journals Leaders who empower: a gateway to radical innovation

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Emilio Domínguez-Escrig ◽  
Francisco Fermín Mallén Broch ◽  
Rafael Lapiedra Alcamí ◽  
Ricardo Chiva Gómez
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Radical Innovation ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract The main goal of the current study is to analyze the relationship between leaders' empowerment, radical innovation and organizational performance. A total of 300 Spanish companies participated in the study. In total, 600 valid questionnaires were obtained. Structural equations were used to validate the proposed hypotheses. Two different respondents in each company were selected to provide information. All the hypotheses proposed in the theoretical model were confirmed. This research provides empirical evidence of the relationship between leaders' empowerment and organizational performance, highlighting the mediation role played by radical innovation. Leaders who empower, promote radical innovation and, in turn, performance. To our knowledge, this is the first empirical study that analyzes the effect of leader's empowerment on radical innovation. Although in the former literature there are evidences of a positive relationship between empowerment and innovation, there are no studies that differentiate between innovation typologies.

scholarly journals Board Diversity and Corporate Sustainability Practices: Evidence on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Aida Maria Ismail ◽  
Izrul Haida Mohd Latiff
Keyword(s):  
Voluntary Disclosure ◽  
Corporate Sustainability ◽  
Listed Companies ◽  
Board Members ◽  
Board Diversity ◽  
Thomson Reuters ◽  
Sustainability Practices ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Sustainability Practice

The emerging awareness on sustainability issues among Malaysian listed companies has increased the voluntary disclosure on environmental, social and governance (ESG) in the annual report. This study examines the relationship of board diversity on firm’s sustainability practices. Board diversity characteristics in terms of gender, age, board composition, board capabilities and board reputation are examined as to their influence towards firm’s sustainability practice. The data includes the ESG Scores of 38 listed companies in Malaysia for the period in 2010–2016 which was obtained from the Thomson Reuters Eikon™ Datastream. The result showed that board diversity traits such as age, board capabilities and board reputation are positively associated with firm’s sustainability practices. In contrast, women director and independent directors are negatively related with firm sustainability practice. Result of this study helps to provide another viewpoint on the roles played by board members, particularly their diversity representations as the determinant for corporate sustainability practice.

The moderating effect of motivations on the relationship between obtaining ISO 9001 certification and organizational performance

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 503-518 ◽  
Author(s):  
Changiz Valmohammadi ◽  
Mohsen Kalantari
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Iso 9000 ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Service Industries ◽  
Iso 9001 ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is threefold, first to investigate if ISO 9001 certified companies in an Iranian province (Kermanshah) perform better than non-certified ISO 9001. Second, what is the main motivation of the manufacturing companies of Kermanshah province on obtaining ISO 9001 certification, i.e., internal or external motivations. And finally, if ISO 9001 certified companies with high scores of internal motivations, show better levels of performance in comparison with certified companies obtaining low scores of internal motivations. Design/methodology/approach – A survey questionnaire was distributed to the 350 companies with ISO 9000 certification, and a total of 287 usable responses were returned. Using a structural equation model, this study empirically examines the relationship between ISO 9000 implementation and firm performance, and the moderating role of firm motivation on organizational performance. Findings – The results demonstrate that ISO 9001 certified companies show better organizational performance than non-certified ISO 9001 companies and internal motivations play more important role on obtaining ISO 9001 certificate than external motivations. Also ISO 9001 certified companies with high scores of internal motivations show better levels of performance than those ISO 9001 certified companies with low scores of internal motivations. Research limitations/implications – The sample is restricted to only a single region and manufacturing, so it would be strongly recommended that data be gathered from various parts of Iran including both manufacturing and service industries. As in this study the data gathered were cross-sectional, it is recommended in order to gain deeper understanding of the cause-and-effect relationship among the variables data to be gathered longitudinally. Originality/value – This study represents a first attempt to construct a conceptual framework that integrates the motivations behind implementing ISO 9000 certification, and ISO 9000 performance in the context of Iran and gives a particular focus on the Iran manufacturing companies.

scholarly journals Saiz Organisasi Berperanan Sebagai Moderator Antara Amalan Piawaian Halal Dan Prestasi Organisasi (Size Of Organisation as A Moderating Factor in The Practice of Halal Standard and Performances)

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 29-49
Author(s):  
Nuruh Hudani Md Nawi ◽  
Puteri Hayati Megat Ahmad ◽  
Habibie Ibrahim ◽  
Baharudin Othman
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Organizational Size ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Halal Food ◽  
A Chain ◽  
The Relationship

This study aimed to examine whether organizational size plays a role as a moderator of the relationship between    halal standards practices and organizational performance. The study was also conducted to look at organizational performance differences for multinationals and medium-sized enterprises among halal food entrepreneurs in Malaysia. A total of 241 organizations through the Internal Halal Committee for the multinational (n = 69) and medium-sized enterprises (n = 172) in Malaysia were involved as respondents in the cross-sectional survey method using selected survey tools. Reliability and validity of the questionnaire were performed and cronbach's alpha values were within the generally accepted range (0.87 to 0.94). The data were analyzed using IBM Statistical Package For Social Science (SPSS) software version 21.0 The study findings show that i) organizational size acts as a moderator between the relationship between halal standard practices for halal operations and organizational performance; ii) significant differences in organizational performance for multinationals and medium-sized enterprises. Studies have found that organizational performance is influenced by a chain that interacts with each other starting from input, which then translates into process and ultimately results that are also supported by internal control of the organization. Indeed, the aspect of the practice of halal standards should be given attention by all parties in making Malaysia a halal hub that remains international. At the same time, further studies on halal food should also take into account the scope, methodology and respondents of the research involved in developing knowledge in this area.

scholarly journals Effects of intellectual capital on qualitative and quantitative performance: Evidence from Turkey

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gökan Özer ◽  
Ercan Ergun ◽  
Osman Yılmaz
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Quantitative Performance ◽  
Qualitative Performance ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Research Studies

Intellectual capital is among the new, advanced management notions developed to overcome the inadequacy of previous administrations, to adapt to new situations and forge ahead of the competition. Intellectual capital means the information, experience and skills that offer advantage in competition and reveal the values existing within the structure of an enterprise. These values also exist in the relationship between  the enterprise and the environment  and  with the employees. Although some research studies on intellectual capital (IC) have been conducted, to date no research has been carried out on the effects of IC on qualitative and quantitative organizational performance. For this reason, IC and its effects on firm performance (both qualitative and quantitative) were evaluated in this study. Following the evaluation of the intellectual capital and its sub-elements, the differentiation of the sub-elements is made. Then the reliability and validity of these sub-factors are calculated. The intellectual capital model has been tested by the structural equality model (SEM).  According to research results, IC explains 92  per cent of a firm’s performance. The effect of IC on qualitative performance is 0,84, while on quantitative performance it is 0,72. RC impresses qualitative performance with coefficient 0,94, quantitative performance with coefficient 0,60; HC impresses qualitative performance with coefficient 0,92, quantitative performance with coefficient 0,54 less; SC impresses qualitative performance with coefficient 0,90, quantitative performance with coefficient 0,53. According to the results of the research, IC affects both the qualitative and the quantitative performance of firms by supplying extensive knowledge to the managers.

Invisibility not invincibility: Pakistani women and the lack of career ascendance

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaista Waqar ◽  
Rubina Hanif ◽  
Jennifer Loh
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Role Theory ◽  
Social Role ◽  
Service Industries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Similar Work ◽  
Job Promotion ◽  
Pakistani Women ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the role of gender in the relationships between employee’s work experience and their chances of obtaining a job promotion. Design/methodology/approach Five hundred middle to lower management Pakistan employees from service industries were surveyed. Measures used to obtain data included work experience, job promotions and gender. Gender was dummy coded. Moderation analyses via SPSS was used to investigate the moderating effect of gender in the relationship between employee’s work experience and job promotions. Findings The results indicated that work experience was positively associated with job promotion. However, the results indicated that gender fully moderated the relationship between work experience and job promotion. Specifically, female employees were less likely to get promoted compared to male employees despite having similar work experiences. Research limitations/implications Drawing together the human capital theory, social role theory and cultural factors, this study highlighted the socioeconomic/cultural barriers’ impact on Pakistani women’s career ascendance. Practical implications There is a lack of empirical evidence about career ascendance among Pakistani women. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to conduct and provide empirical evidence so that relevant agencies within Pakistan can develop more gender-equitable promotional policies and processes. Originality/value This study responded to the call for more empirical investigation of career ascendancy among women in developing countries. While this issue has been discussed in many developed western countries, there is a lack of empirical evidence in Muslim Pakistan.

On the contrasting strategic impact of online customer reviews for niche and mainstream organizations

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 347-369 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jake David Hoskins ◽  
Benton A. Brown
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Liberal Arts ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Performance Outcomes ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Customer Reviews ◽  
Online Customer Reviews ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose A significant body of extant empirical evidence has shown that online customer reviews (OCRs) are important in driving organizational performance outcomes. However, it is posited in this manuscript that the relationship between OCRs and organizational performance is unlikely to be the same in all cases. This paper aims to study if niche organizations experience different performance impacts from OCR activity than mainstream organizations do. Design/methodology/approach To test the hypothesized predictions, an empirical analysis is conducted in the context of higher education in the USA, where liberal arts colleges are classified as niche organizations and research universities are classified as mainstream organizations. The regression methods are used to analyze archival data on these organizations of interest. Findings The first major finding is that niche organization status positively influences the relationship between OCR valence and organizational performance outcomes. Second, a large volume of OCRs is found to have a negative impact on performance outcomes for niche organizations. Originality/value The research uncovers important differences in the relationship between OCRs and organizational performance for niche and mainstream organizations. These findings add to the extant body of literature on this area of inquiry by providing further nuance to the existing arguments and empirical evidence.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF STRATEGIC ORIENTATIONS ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF SMES: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM PAKISTAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jawad Hussain ◽  
Arshad Ali Khan ◽  
M. Idrees Khan
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Market Orientation ◽  
Direct Relationship ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Learning Orientation ◽  
Strategic Orientations ◽  
The Relationship

Strategic orientations like Market orientation (MO) and Learning orientation (LO) play critical role in improving the performance of both large and small scale businesses. This paper investigate the relationship between LO and organizational performance with MO as moderator. The current study reports the findings of two hundred and seven owners or managers of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Pakistan. The findings of the study indicate a positive relationship between LO and organizational performance. Mo was found to have moderated the direct relationship between LO and organizational performance. This study is among the few attempts made to systematically examine the interplay among MO, LO and organizational performance in SMEs operating in Pakistan.

scholarly journals RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM SELECTED AIRLINES IN NIGERIA AVIATION INDUSTRY

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-44
Author(s):  
Mohammed Sani Abdullahi ◽  
Ummi Rahma Shehu ◽  
Bashir Mikail Usman ◽  
Alhassan Musa Gumawa
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Total Quality Management ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Employee Satisfaction ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Aviation Industry ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
The Relationship

Total Quality Management (TQM) is perceived to be a very important factor for an organization's long-term success and its implementation is an important aspect of increasing operational efficiency. Previous studies of the relationship between TQM and organizational performance (OP) showed inconsistent and contradictory findings. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between TQM and OP: Empirical Evidence from Selected Airlines in Nigeria Aviation Industry. In this study, descriptive research design was utilized and stratified and simple random sampling methods have been used. A close-ended questionnaire was used as the information collection tool on a 5-Likert scale, descriptive statistics were used to analyze the profile of the study participants while Pearson's Correlation was the statistical technique used to evaluate the research hypotheses through the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 21. The results indicate that Customer Satisfaction (CS) and Employee satisfaction (ES) that serve as the dimensions of TQM have a favourable connection with OP. Therefore, to make use of these outcomes, it merely implies that organizations need to pay more attention to achieving TQM in terms of products or services by efficiently fulfilling their customers and staff need, as they serve as criteria for OP which ultimately leads to organizational diversification..Keywords: Customer satisfaction, Employee satisfaction, Total Quality Management, Organizational Performance

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