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This study aims to investigate the influence of Organizational Smart Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Algorithms (STARA) capabilities on Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) practices, Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) practices, and also its direct impact on Sustainable Performance (SP) outcomes within the manufacturing landscape of Bangladesh. A quantitative approach was employed, gathering data from 395 employees in the Bangladeshi manufacturing sector through a survey questionnaire using a seven-point Likert scale. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was utilized to analyze the data, focusing on testing hypotheses related to the relationships between organizational STARA capabilities, GHRM, GSCM, and SP. The study found positive relationships between organizational STARA (OSC) capabilities and GHRM, GSCM, and SP. All hypotheses were accepted, GHRM ← STARA (β = 0.210), GSCM ← STARA (β = 0.247), and SP ← STARA (β = 0.135). Additionally, it revealed that GHRM and GSCM mediate the relationship between organizational STARA capabilities and SP. This research contributes to filling the existing gap in the literature by providing empirical evidence on the integration of STARA capabilities with GHRM and GSCM practices, specifically within the context of the Bangladeshi manufacturing sector. It also highlights the mediating role of GHRM and GSCM in enhancing sustainable performance through STARA capabilities. The findings of this study offer valuable insights for organizations operating in the manufacturing sector, suggesting strategies for leveraging STARA capabilities to enhance sustainability, efficiency, and competitiveness. Policymakers and stakeholders can use these insights to formulate policies and initiatives to promote the adoption of sustainable practices in manufacturing. Article Highlights: Investing in OSC boosts green HR practices, improving sustainability and efficiency. Enhanced OSC supports better supply chain management and greener operations. Integrating OSC through GHRM and GSCM leads to superior sustainable performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

AbstractThe growing ubiquity of the metaverse among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offers a game-changing chance for creative business plans and improved communication. This adoption reduces the consumption of physical resources and promotes an environmentally responsible business model in besides increasing operational efficiency. In accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UNDP, our study attempts to clarify how the metaverse might improve the sustainable performance of SMEs. We developed a comprehensive study model based on the diffusion of innovation (DOI) and technical organizational and environmental (TOE) paradigms. For data analysis a hybrid approach merging partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and artificial neural network (ANN) was implemented. The study highlights the crucial roles of relative advantage, value alignment, compatibility, and top management after analyzing data from 369 respondents across Chinese SMEs that was collected both physically and online. The understanding of decision-makers becomes evident as a crucial element impacting the adoption of metaverse and ensuing sustainable (social, economic, and environmental) outcomes. This study offers valuable insights on metaverse adoption and sustainable performance for Chinese SMEs. Additionally, it offers appropriate suggestions for managers of SMEs, policy makers, and metaverse developers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research analyzes how organizational ambidexterity (OA) affects sustainable performance in the Spanish wine industry, as well as the catalytic role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices and knowledge management infrastructure (KMI) on these variables. For this purpose, a theoretical model is elaborated based on the literature review carried out, which is contrasted following a quantitative approach by means of structural equation modeling (PLS‐SEM) with primary data collected from 202 Spanish wineries between September 2021 and January 2022. The research results show that there is a positive and significant relationship between OA and sustainable performance. Likewise, OA partially mediates the CSR‐sustainable performance and KMI‐sustainable performance relationship. Thus, the present research contributes to the literature in several ways. First, to the best of our knowledge, there are no previous studies that have analyzed the effect of OA on sustainable performance in the wine context, which represents an opportunity to advance scientific knowledge. Second, to our knowledge, there is no previous scientific production that has analyzed what may be the triggers of OA. Third, the proposed theoretical model has not been addressed previously, so that, through the research, a new way of understanding the improvement in the economic, social and environmental performance of wineries is formulated [EconLit Citations: L66, 03, M1]. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Due to the global impact of COVID-19, businesses and supply chains worldwide have been disrupted, leading to challenges for manufacturing firms and customers. Social media usage (SMU) is a vital and valuable tool that builds customer-centric supply chains by effectively communicating large volumes of valuable data. This study examines the influence of social media usage on the development of dynamic capabilities, including supply chain sensing capabilities (SCSC), knowledge sharing capability (KSC), and social capital (SC), which are crucial for constructing agile and resilient supply chains that can effectively respond to dynamic and turbulent environments, ultimately enhancing sustainable business performance. To assess the proposed investigation model, data was gathered through a structured questionnaire administered to supply chain members currently engaged with manufacturing firms. The evaluation of the proposed hypotheses is carried out through the application of structural equation modeling (SEM). The results of this study offer empirical evidence supporting the proposition that SMU within manufacturing firms promotes the development of sensing capabilities, knowledge-sharing capability, and social capital. Furthermore, this study tests the moderation role of environmental dynamism in the relationship between social media use and sustainable business performance. This underscores the pivotal role played by SMU in facilitating the adaptation and responsiveness of the supply chain to dynamic and uncertain environments, thereby contributing to the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of organizations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The sustainable performance of higher education institutes (HEIs) is key to efficiently manage educational institutes in the long run, to get financial aid from the government, and to keep the interest of stakeholders in the institutions. Researchers have focused on examining the impact of a sustainable curriculum, sustainable teaching methodologies, sustainable campuses, and tools for assessing sustainability in HEIs in past literature. The present bibliometric analysis, combined with network analysis, aims to explore the literature to identify research gaps in the field of sustainable performance or sustainability performance of HEIs. We have employed a Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) flow diagram to analyze the results obtained fromScopus, Web of Science (WoS), and EBSCOhost databases. A bibliometric analysis using Biblioshiny web application and VOSviewer software was performed on the 263 articles included in the study after screening. The results revealed that the annual growth rate of publications is increasing, indicating that the sustainability performance of HEIs is gaining momentum after the introduction of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2017. The production of articles in the field is highest from advanced European countries and the United States, but only a few articles are published from Asian countries. The authors with the highest number of publications and the most cited research article in the field are Leal Filho and Wals, respectively. Authors keywords in HEIs (or institutions) not only have a strong link with sustainability, sustainable education, green campus, and sustainability assessment but also have a small network with sustainable performance, green knowledge sharing, green knowledge management, green human resource management practices, green teams, change management, and organizational commitment. These findings can be used by future researchers to identify unexplored research areas in different contexts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigates the synergistic effects of circular economy (CE) practices, Industry 4.0 technology, and green human resource management (HRM) practices on sustainability and performance in Indian companies. CE focuses on resource efficiency, waste minimization, and material recyclability. Industry 4.0 incorporates modern digital technologies into manufacturing, resulting in smart factories that are more efficient and flexible. Green HRM practices include implementing human resource rules that promote environmental sustainability. Using structural equation modeling (SEM) on data from 213 respondents across various Indian firms, our research reveals several novel insights, such as CE practices significantly enhancing sustainability, demonstrating their critical role in minimizing waste and improving resource management; moderating the role of Industry 4.0: Industry 4.0 technology moderates the relationship between CE practices and sustainability, and green HRM practices positively affect CE practices and sustainable performance. Moreover, the study's uniqueness stems from its comprehensive approach, which reveals that combining these three elements CE practices, Industry 4.0 technology, and green HRM creates a powerful synergy that significantly improves both sustainability efforts and overall company performance, providing actionable insights for business looking to implement more effective and integrated sustainability strategies. These findings offer a valuable roadmap for companies aiming to achieve more impactful and cohesive sustainability initiatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigates the primary factors driving sustainable performance in financial institutions, focusing on the effect of social and environmental aspects of a balanced scorecard on the performance of financial institutions in Ethiopia. It also examines how management commitment moderates the relationship between these social and environmental dimensions and institutional performance. The research adopts a descriptive and explanatory design, utilizing proportional stratified sampling followed by systematic random sampling. From a population of 4990, a sample of 480 was determined using Daniel Soper's formula for structural equation modeling, accounting for an expected effect size of 0.23, a statistical power level of 0.95, and a probability level of.05. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, covariance‐based structural equation modeling, and the interaction‐term method for moderation. Findings indicate a significant positive relationship between the social and environmental dimensions of the balanced scorecard and the performance of Ethiopian financial institutions. Additionally, management commitment significantly enhances this relationship. The study confirms that incorporating social and environmental metrics into the balanced scorecard positively impacts financial institution performance, emphasizing the importance of sustainability in performance measurement frameworks. This research underscores the practical implications of integrating sustainability metrics and management commitment in enhancing institutional performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In the present business environment, the strategic challenge of increasing performance along multiple dimensions simultaneously—e.g., financial, social, and personal—has never been greater. Thus, the purpose of this study is to improve the understanding of how firms can successfully pursue diverse performance goals simultaneously. To that end, specifically, this study's objectives are to not only explore whether entrepreneurs are more successful than their corporate manager peers in that pursuit but also to explore how being an entrepreneur and being spiritual provide possible paths to being successful in such a pursuit. We draw upon a recent survey of 168 medium-sized venture entrepreneurs and their corporate executive peers in the US to better understand how such integration of roles and goals can be managed. Results indicate that being an entrepreneur and being spiritual lead to greater synergies among the performance outcomes, with some exceptions. The holistic nature underlying the findings has implications for policy (e.g., resource allocation) and for practice in that all firms should be seeking ways to find synergies not only between pairs of outcomes (e.g., profits and CSR) but among networks of outcomes (and at different levels of impact). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to examine the effect of green dynamic capabilities and green practices on the sustainable performance of SMEs by concentrating on the crucial role of green value co-creation and green innovation. For this purpose, a random sample of 245 respondents was selected working in SMEs in Pakistan, and PLS-SEM was used for data analysis. The findings of the study showed that green dynamic capabilities and green practices are positively related to green value co-creation and green innovation, respectively. Moreover, it was also found that green innovation is a significant contributor to improve the sustainable performance of SMEs. Results also divulged that green value co-creation significantly mediates the relationship of green dynamic capabilities and green practices with green innovation. Lastly, it was found that technology turbulence is a crucial factor to strengthen the association between green innovation and sustainable performance. This study provides insightful understanding for practitioners of SMEs to realize the importance of incorporating green innovation and green value co-creation in their business strategies to boost the sustainable performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study is to understand the interplay between environmental dynamism, digitalization capability, green entrepreneurial orientation, and sustainable performance by using contingency theory and the dynamic capabilities perspective as a comprehensive theoretical lens. More specifically, this study examines the impact of environmental dynamism on the development of digitalization capability and verifies the mediating role of green entrepreneurial orientation between digitalization capability and sustainable performance. As a result of analyzing 450 Chinese manufacturing firms, it was confirmed that environmental dynamism had a significant positive effect on the development of digitalization capability. In addition, the partial mediation effect of green entrepreneurial orientation on digitalization capability and sustainable performance was also identified. This indicates that firms with a green entrepreneurial orientation can better achieve sustainable development through digitalization capability. As a result, this study provides important implications for promoting sustainable development in both the literature and practice and also presents a contribution to current knowledge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of AI capability (AIC) on organizational creativity (OC), green innovation (GI), and sustainable performance (SP). It also aims to investigate the mediating roles of OC and GI, as well as the moderating role of knowledge sharing culture (KNC). This study used quantitative methodology and utilized a survey to collect data from 421 employees in different organizations in Bangladesh. We used the structural equation modeling (SEM) technique to analyze the data. This study finds that AI capability significantly influences OC, GI, and SP. OC and GI work as mediators, and KNC serves as a moderator among the suggested relationships. This study is notable for its novelty in examining multiple unexplored aspects in the current body of research. This research also provides valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners regarding the effective integration of AI to enhance organizational competitiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper evaluates the effects of board financial expertise on the financial sustainability of Saudi non-financial listed companies. The research sampled data from 97 companies covering 2013 to 2022 and analysed the data using different econometric models. The research findings indicated a strong and positive impact of board financial expertise on sustainable performance. This outcome implies that financial sustainability may increase as the number of finance specialists on the board rises. The evidence supports agency framework, resource dependency, and upper echelons theories. These frameworks argue that stringent monitoring, technical advice, and intellectual competence of finance specialists may positively influence organisational outcomes. Practically, the results indicated that Saudi-listed firms should emphasise employing financial specialists on their boards to boost their value and attain sustainable growth. The study may also guide managers and regulators on the relevance of financial experts in promoting sustainable practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Small- and medium-sized organizations rely heavily on their internal configuration to achieve sustainable performance. However, their internal structure often represents an obstacle to achieving that goal. To help organizations achieve sustainable performance, we develop a research framework using the viable system model (VSM) to evaluate the relationship between organizational factors. We adopt a systems perspective: (1) The VSM serves as a theoretical foundation to define factors to be evaluated through a conceptual model; (2) social network analysis to obtain information for the conceptual model; (3) partial least squares path modeling to test the proposed model with 150 employees; and (4) VSM to suggest changes. The nine hypotheses are supported, suggesting that improving sustainable performance is related to adopting a network structure and focusing on relational factors to reduce inconsistencies between operations and coordination systems. This article differs from previous studies, as it proposes a methodological coupling to assist decision-makers in improving organizational balance and performance. Additionally, it can encourage academics to reconsider structural factors, enabling them to allocate resources more precisely and enhance effectiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study explores the integration of green finance and green environmental practices and their impact on the business and sustainable performance of SMEs, specifically among tempeh entrepreneurs in Sanan, Malang. A quantitative research design was adopted to rigorously analyze these relationships. The population comprised 145 tempeh entrepreneurs, from which a representative sample of 106 respondents was selected using Slovin's formula, ensuring a margin of error that balances precision and feasibility. Data collection was conducted through structured questionnaires that captured the extent of green finance implementation, the adoption of green environmental practices, and their perceived impact on business and sustainable performance. The collected data were then analyzed using Partial Least Squares (PLS), a robust statistical technique that allows for the modeling of complex relationships among the variables. The analysis confirmed that both green finance and green environmental practices significantly and positively influence the business performance and sustainability of SMEs. These findings underscore the critical role of environmentally conscious financial and operational strategies in driving sustainable growth within the SME sector. By integrating these practices, tempeh entrepreneurs can not only enhance their business performance but also contribute to broader environmental sustainability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article addresses the dynamics of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) during the commercialization process in high-tech sectors, particularly in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) field. Except for early-stage entrepreneurial activities in technology firms, SMEs in the commercialization stage have received limited attention. Employing the Construal-Level Theory (CLT) and a concrete-abstract dimensional narrative approach, the study explores the relationship between narrative construal levels and SMEs' success in Chinese cities. Encompassing ICT firms with 6 to 1000 employees, the study utilizes a Multilevel Mixed Method approach. Findings reveal that concrete narratives play a moderating role in the relationship between specific business technology and firm performance, emphasizing the importance of aligning a firm's business with its target audience during commercialization. However, the competition level (ICT firms' population) in the city reduces the firm's success. The study extends our understanding of entrepreneurial activity in the ICT sector, CLT, and potential policy guidelines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

External demand for achieving sustainability goals increases rapidly, nowadays. At the same time, companies face internal and external demands in terms of increasing performance which includes social and environmental questions. Continuous improvement (CI) system seems to be an inexpensive way for companies to achieve incremental improvements and improve overall company performance. Recent papers indicate that CI can be an appropriate concept for achieving companies' sustainable goals. Therefore, the purpose of the paper is to analyse the research field of continuous improvement (CI) and its connection to sustainable performance. A bibliometric analysis and literature review were conducted. The papers were selected from database Scopus using the search phrase ("continuous improvement") AND ("sustainable performance" AND "sustainability"). The aim of this paper is to conduct a literature and bibliometric review and to present an up to date analysis of the research and to provide theoretical attempt to highlight the role of continuous improvement in achieving sustainable performance. There are not many studies that explore the influence of CI on sustainability, so this research contributes to strengthening the awareness of organization about the role of CI in achieving sustainable goals. The results of the analysis indicate that continuous improvement is needed in the practice of companies to achieve sustainable goals. Therefore, this research adds to current understanding of continuous improvement, providing evidence about using CI as a good approach on the path to sustainability.

Abstract Due to the global impact of COVID-19, businesses and supply chains worldwide have been disrupted, leading to challenges for manufacturing firms and customers. Social media usage (SMU) is a vital and valuable tool that builds customer-centric supply chains by effectively communicating large volumes of valuable data. This study examines the influence of social media usage on the development of dynamic capabilities, including supply chain sensing capabilities (SCSC), knowledge sharing capability (KSC), and social capital (SC), which are crucial for constructing agile and resilient supply chains that can effectively respond to dynamic and turbulent environments, ultimately enhancing sustainable business performance. To assess the proposed investigation model, data was gathered through a structured questionnaire administered to supply chain members currently engaged with manufacturing firms. The evaluation of the proposed hypotheses is carried out through the application of structural equation modeling (SEM). The results of this study offer empirical evidence supporting the proposition that SMU within manufacturing firms promotes the development of sensing capabilities, knowledge-sharing capability, and social capital. Furthermore, this study tests the moderation role of environmental dynamism in the relationship between social media use and sustainable business performance. This underscores the pivotal role played by SMU in facilitating the adaptation and responsiveness of the supply chain to dynamic and uncertain environments, thereby contributing to the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of organizations.

Purpose – Though business analytics capability continues to attract considerable industrial and scholarly attention, its holistic performance implications, especially in the post-COVID-19 period, have not been fully understood. Thus, there have been calls for a full understanding of the implications of BAC for achieving holistic, sustainable outcomes among firms. This study therefore examines the influence of BAC on the three dimensions of sustainable performance. We also proposed the mediating role of circular economy implementation. Design/methodology/approach – We tested the proposed model using survey data from 246 managers of manufacturing firms in Ghana. Partial least squares structural equation modelling was employed to validate the model. Findings – Our findings showed that BAC significantly enhances both sustainable performance and circular economy implementation. We also found a significant association between CEI and sustainable performance. We further found significant partial mediation of CEI in the BAC sustainable performance nexus. Practical implications – Our study offers thoughtful insights for managers, policymakers and the academic community that firms should simultaneously implement circular models alongside building analytics competencies in the quest to achieve balanced performance outcomes. Originality/value – To the best of our knowledge, our study is among the very few attempts to understand the mechanism that channels the benefits of BAC for a holistic, sustainable outcome.

Agro-based small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are currently receiving top priority among policymakers of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations due to their great contribution to employment and GDP growth. This study examines the impact of financial literacy on the sustainable competitive performance of agro-based SMEs, with a focus on the mediating role of access to digital finance and the moderating role of business experience. Using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM), we analysed data from 345 SME owner-managers. The results indicate that financial literacy positively affects sustainable competitive performance, with access to digital finance serving as a significant mediator. However, business experience does not moderate the relationship between financial literacy and access to digital finance. These findings suggest that improving financial literacy and enhancing digital finance access are critical for the sustainable development of agro-based SMEs in the SAARC region.

The incorporation of sustainable practices becomes crucial as firms transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0. Therefore, this systematic review explores the relationship between the two sustainability approaches; Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) and Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) using peer-reviewed studies from 2016-2023, retrieved from Scopus and Web of Science databases. 2016 marks the starting point as the first relevant paper emerged in the literature in that year. The PRISMA approach was used to identify relevant studies, resulting in the inclusion of 30 studies for analysis purposes. The study reveals a growing interest in understanding the relationship between GHRM and GSCM practices and their impact on sustainable performance. The majority of reviewed studies utilized quantitative survey methods, suggesting the need for future research utilizing qualitative and mixed methods for gaining deeper insights. The review indicates that most studies are conducted in emerging countries, and there is a significant gap in research on the relationship between GHRM and GSCM practices in other context. Finally, the study provides valuable insights for practitioners and researchers, emphasising the importance of integrating GHRM and GSCM practices for a sustainable competitive advantage.

The study aims to analyse, how the sustainable performance of the company impacts the economy and businesses' economic performance, and to build a model, using environmental, social, and financial indicators.

Emerging corporate concerns regarding the environmental climate crisis in recent years have encouraged the use of green supply chain management (GSCM) that aims to reduce environmental damage while maintaining efficiency in the supply chain. It is anticipated that companies will contribute to sustainable performance by gaining a competitive advantage in the market and further strengthening cooperation with supply chain management, thanks to green practices. We tested our research hypotheses using variance-based structural equation modeling (SEM) with survey data collected using a web-based pre-tested instrument from 105 respondents from supply chain employed by various industries in Turkey. The findings indicate that green supply chain management has a positive effect on sustainable performance.

Background This study aims to empirically test a comprehensive interrelationship between green supply chain management (GSCM), green technology innovation (GTI), waste management (WM), big data analytics capability powered by artificial intelligence (BDAC-AI), and their collective impact on sustainable performance (SP) in organizational contexts. Methods This study was conducted in Pakistan’s food processing sector. The respondents included 495 managers working in the food processing industry. A structural equation modelling (SEM) approach is used to examine direct and indirect relationships between the variables. The originality of this study lies in integration of the technology acceptance model (TAM) and dynamic capability theory (DCT) to understand sustainable practices in the context of the provided model. Results This study highlights that GSCM, GTI, WM, and BDAC-AI have positive, strong, and direct impacts on SP. Furthermore, GTI and WM only partially mediate the link between GSCM and SP, whereas the two moderate the link. In addition, BDAC-AI had a moderating effect on the relationship between GTI and SP. This study has managerial implications, including strategies that involve the use of theoretical frameworks for technological acceptance and dynamic capabilities to support sustainable initiatives. However, it is worth noting that the findings provide a practical contingency for managers and businesses interested in implementing green studies effectively, improving technologies, and strengthening sustainable performance capabilities. Conclusions The study extends the literature by establishing a model for operationalizing GSCM in the food processing sector. Furthermore, it adds value in that it first integrates TAM and DCT to explain sustainable operations and their impact on organizations. Furthermore, it extends the existing literature by establishing a relationship between GSCM and SC. It offers a model through which GSCM can be operationalized in the context of the FS sector.

The blue economy investment behaviour has become highly important in the past decades as it relies on making positive investment decisions which lead to the development and growth of sustainability of every country. This paper contributes to the literature through the investigation of the drivers affecting blue economy investments, and the overall impact on the sustainability of the supply chain performance of marine shipping firms in Egypt. Egypt has a strategic geographic location with long coastlines along the Red, Mediterranean and Gulf of Aqaba seas, in addition to around 50 marine ports to which logistics firms have access to. Relying on the Technology, Organization, and Environment (TOE) theory and Appiah et al. (2023) model, this paper finds positive impacts of five factors – technological, organisational, environmental, cost spending and supply chain management on blue economy investment decisions in Egypt; however, it finds an insignificant impact of the regulatory factors on stimulating substantial investment. In addition, this paper finds an overall positive impact of blue economy investments on the sustainability of the supply chains of the Egyptian marine shipping firms. This paper suggests actions to be implemented by the Egyptian government to entirely switch to a blue economy to support the sustainability of its blue waters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent years, organizations have faced intense stakeholder pressure to implement green business strategies in order to enhance environmental sustainability and social equity. Within the framework of conservation of resource theory and the imperative of sustainable development, this study aims to investigate the impact of green HRM practices, green inclusive leadership (GIL) on sustainable performance through a dual mediation path of green skill competencies (GSC), and green creative self-efficacy (GCSE). Based on the survey questionnaire, data was collected from 362 manufacturing SMEs executives, top and middle-level managers. The study used Smart PLS-SEM for data analysis. The results show that Green HRM and GIL have a significant positive impact on sustainable performance. Furthermore, results emphasize that GCSE and GSC significantly mediate the relationship among HRM practices, GIL, and sustainable performance. Notably, GIL strengthens the impact of Green HRM on sustainable performance. This research provides an enriched understanding of sustainable practices in the context of manufacturing SMEs. It provides actionable insights for industrialists, policymakers, and stakeholders striving to promote sustainable development in manufacturing SMEs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Agribusinesses play an important role in the process of green and low-carbon transformation of China's economy. It is extremely necessary to explore how to promote green entrepreneurship in agribusiness to promote a win-win situation for the environmental and economic and social performance to achieve the sustainable development goals of agribusinesses. Based on intellectual capital theory and natural resource-based theory, this study introduces green intellectual capital (GIC) and sustainable business model innovation (SBMI) as chain mediators to build a theoretical model for exploring the impact mechanism of green entrepreneurial orientation (GEO) on sustainable performance (SP) of agribusinesses. Through the empirical analysis of 621 agribusinesses' research data, the results show that (1) GEO has a positive impact on SP of agribusinesses; (2) GIC and SBMI are important transmission factors for the transformation of green entrepreneurial orientation into the sustainable performance of enterprises, and play a mediating role in the relationship between GEO and SP of agribusinesses; and (3) GEO promotes SBMI through the accumulation of GCI, which in turn enhances SP of agribusiness. This study not only enriches the theoretical scope of green entrepreneurship research in terms of subdimensions, but also provides theoretical references and practical guidance for agribusinesses to improve their sustainable performance. Plain language summary: Facing the increasing pressure of institution, customers and environment, green entrepreneurship, as an important way to provide eco-friendly products, solve environmental problems and undertake corporate social responsibility, has become the development direction of the whole society. Agricultural enterprises not only rely on environmental resources, but also directly affect the ecological environment. Agricultural entrepreneurs must seek for solutions to environmental problems, play an active role to balance economic and ecological objectives, and enhance their commitment to green business and corporate social responsibility engagement to obtain long-term sustainable competitive advantage. In this circumstances, based on intellectual capital theory and natural resource-based theory, this study introduces green intellectual capital (GIC) and sustainable business model innovation (SBMI) as chain mediators to build a theoretical model for exploring the impact mechanism of green entrepreneurship orientation (GEO) on sustainable performance (SP) of agribusinesses. Through the empirical analysis of 621 agribusinesses' research data, the results show that (1) GEO has a positive impact on SP of agribusinesses; (2) GIC and SBMI are important transmission factors for the transformation of green entrepreneurial orientation into the sustainable performance of enterprises, and play a mediating role in the relationship between GEO and SP of agribusinesses; (3) GEO promotes SBMI through the accumulation of GCI, which in turn enhances SP of agribusiness. This study not only enriches the theoretical scope of green entrepreneurship research in terms of subdimensions, but also provides theoretical references and practical guidance for agricultural enterprises to improve their sustainable performance. This study will focus on the possible SP of GEO to provide empirical support for the relationship between GEO and the SP of agribusiness. Second, we propose a mechanism to mediate between GIC and SBMI in the relationship between GEO and sustainable agribusiness performance and open the "black box" of the relationship between GEO and sustainable agribusiness performance. Currently, some scholars have begun to focus on the role of GEO on the SP of agribusiness, but insufficient attention has been paid to the mediating mechanisms in the transformation of GEO to the SP of firms. Based on intellectual capital theory and resource-based theory, this paper further explores the impact of GEO on SP of agribusiness through GIC and SBMI based on the overall logic of "orientation-resource-result" to clarify the path mechanism and fill the gaps of existing research. This paper uses large-scale questionnaire data to conduct exploratory factor analysis and validation factor analysis. The empirical results show that the measurement scale developed for SBMI has high reliability and validity and can well reflect the connotation and dimensions of SBMI, which can make up for the lack of existing research scales and provide a useful reference for subsequent research on SBMI in the Chinese context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Agro-based small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are currently receiving top priority among policymakers of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations due to their great contribution to employment and GDP growth. This study examines the impact of financial literacy on the sustainable competitive performance of agro-based SMEs, with a focus on the mediating role of access to digital finance and the moderating role of business experience. Using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM), we analysed data from 345 SME owner-managers. The results indicate that financial literacy positively affects sustainable competitive performance, with access to digital finance serving as a significant mediator. However, business experience does not moderate the relationship between financial literacy and access to digital finance. These findings suggest that improving financial literacy and enhancing digital finance access are critical for the sustainable development of agro-based SMEs in the SAARC region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study examines the impact of knowledge application and digital marketing on innovation and sustainable performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector in an emerging market. It also examines the role of innovation as a mediating factor in the relationship between knowledge application and digital marketing on the sustainable performance of manufacturing SMEs. The Partial Least Squares - Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) approach was used to analyse the data from 428 Malaysian manufacturing SMEs. The results show that knowledge application indirectly affects the sustainable performance of manufacturing SMEs through innovation in partial mediation. In contrast, digital marketing indirectly affects the sustainable performance of manufacturing SMEs through innovation in full mediation. Manufacturing SMEs fulfil their responsibility to sustainably improve the safety and health of their employees in the course of their business while focusing on innovation in new product development and new business creation. They also promote awareness and protection of community entitlements and rights and reduce environmental impacts and risks to the community. This empirical study is unique in that it highlights the significant mediating role of innovation on the sustainable performance of manufacturing SMEs, which was examined in the empirical context of Malaysia's emerging market economy. The finding complements previous research conducted mainly in developed (Western) economies. In terms of practical contributions, this study helps SMEs realise the importance of innovation through frequent experimentation with new ideas to maintain consistent innovation and competitive advantage in a challenging business environment. Directions for future research are also provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study examines the significance of green purchase behaviour in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and explores the mediating and moderating roles of waste management and ecoregulation in this context. The theoretical frameworks of resource-based view was utilized to conceptualize the relationships and dynamics between green purchase behaviour, waste management, eco-regulations, and sustainable performance in SMEs. Insights from these theoretical perspectives help in understanding how internal resources, capabilities, external pressures, and institutional factors interact to drive sustainability practices and business outcomes. Using a cross-sectional design, a questionnaire survey was administered to 225 SME owners. Using the Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) technique of Partial Least Squares (PLS), this study empirically analyses the relationships between green purchase behaviour, waste management practices, eco-regulations, and sustainable performance in SMEs. The results confirmed that green purchase behaviour (GPB) positively impacts waste management (WM). Furthermore, WM positively impacts financial performance (FP), social performance (SP) and environmental performance (EP). The results validate the mediating role of WM. The moderating results revealed that eco-regulation (ER) does play a moderating role in proposed relationships. As SMEs worldwide grapple with the imperative to adopt sustainable business practices, this study provides valuable insights and a roadmap for SMEs seeking to navigate the complex landscape of environmental responsibility and social accountability. The findings provide practical guidance for SMEs striving to strike a balance between economic success and environmental stewardship, fostering a holistic approach to sustainability of SMEs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The research aims to analyse the effect of Knowledge Management (KM) on Sustainable Performance (SP) in the wine industry context. In particular, the study investigates how SP is influenced by KM through the mediating role of Green Innovation (GI), as well as the moderating role of Collaborative Culture (CC). The research proposes a conceptual model, based on previous studies, which is tested through structural equations (PLS-SEM) with data collected from 202 Spanish wineries. The results of the research indicate that there is a positive relationship between KM and SP, with GI mediating and CC moderating this link. The originality of the research is due to the fact that, firstly, there are no previous studies that have addressed the KM-SP relationship in the wine context and, secondly, there is no previous academic literature that has used the CC variable to moderate the main relationship analysed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigates the impact of intellectual capital on the sustainable performance of banks in Saudi Arabia, focusing on the period from 2012 to 2022. Utilizing data from 10 major Saudi banks, the research examines how different components of intellectual capital—Human capital efficiency (HCE), Structural capital efficiency (SCE), and Capital employed efficiency (CEE)—influence key financial performance indicators such as return on equity (ROE) and Net profit margin (NPM). The study is grounded in the resource-based view of the firm, which suggests that a firm's internal resources can provide a sustainable competitive advantage. The analysis employs panel data techniques, including fixed and random effect models, to assess the relationships between intellectual capital components and bank performance while controlling for variables like bank size (SIZE), financial leverage (LEV), gross domestic product growth (GGDP), inflation (INF), and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (COV). The findings reveal that intellectual capital significantly enhances bank performance in Saudi Arabia, with human capital efficiency showing the most decisive influence on ROE and NPM. Structural capital and capital employed efficiency also contribute positively but vary in their impact on different performance measures. This research contributes to the theoretical and practical understanding of the role of intellectual capital in promoting sustainable banking practices. It underscores the importance of the strategic management of intellectual capital in enhancing financial performance and achieving sustainability goals, particularly in the context of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. The study's insights are relevant for bank managers and policymakers who leverage intellectual capital for economic diversification and sustainable development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Emerging corporate concerns regarding the environmental climate crisis in recent years have encouraged the use of green supply chain management (GSCM) that aims to reduce environmental damage while maintaining efficiency in the supply chain. It is anticipated that companies will contribute to sustainable performance by gaining a competitive advantage in the market and further strengthening cooperation with supply chain management, thanks to green practices. We tested our research hypotheses using variance-based structural equation modeling (SEM) with survey data collected using a web-based pre-tested instrument from 105 respondents from supply chain employed by various industries in Turkey. The findings indicate that green supply chain management has a positive effect on sustainable performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Employees' skepticism towards green activities is a significant threat to green initiatives. However, research on green skepticism has been limited. Following this gap, this study tested the moderating role of green skepticism in the links among Green HRM, OCB environment, and green hotel performance in Pakistan's hospitality industry. Data from 264 hotel employees were collected through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using SmartPLS 4 with the PLS-SEM technique and PROCESS analysis. Results suggest that Green HRM is positively related to the OCB environment and green hotel performance. OCB environment mediates the relationship between Green HRM and green hotel performance. Interestingly, the impact of green HRM on the OCB environment and green hotel performance is only high when green skepticism is low. Additionally, green Skepticism also moderates the indirect path of Green HRM and Green hotel performance through the OCB environment. This study is among a few studies to examine the role of green skepticism in Green HRM research in the hospitality industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study advances knowledge in the AI field. It provides deep insight into current industry generative AI inclusion systems. It shows both literature and practical leading industry operations can link, overlap, and complement each other when it comes to AI and understanding its complexities. It shows how to structurally model and link AI inclusions towards delivering a suitable sustainability positioning. It shows approaches to integrate external AI contributions from one firm into another firm's intelligences developments. It shows how to track, and maybe benchmark, the progress of such AI inclusions from either an external or an integrated internal software developer perspective. It shows how to understand and create a more sustainable, AI-integrated business positioning. This study considers firm artificial intelligence (AI) and the inclusion of additional external software developer engineering as another AI related pathway to future firm or industry advancement. Several substantive industrial warehousing throughput areas are discussed. Amazon's 'smart dynamic warehousing' necessitates both digital and generative ongoing AI system prowess. Amazon and other substantive, digitally focused industry warehousing operations also likely benefit from astute ongoing external software developer firm inclusions. This study causally, and stagewise, models significant global software development firms involved in generative AI systems developments—specifically ones designed to beneficially enhance both warehouse operational productivity and its ongoing sustainability. A structural equation model (SEM) approach offers unique perspectives through which substantive firms already using AI can now model and track/benchmark the relevance of their prospective or existing external software developer firms, and so create rapid internal 'net-AI' competencies incorporations and AI capabilities developments through to sustainable operational and performance outcomes solutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: As a consequence of the proposal of the Carbon Neutral and Carbon Peak policy in 2020, the Chinese Government is paying more attention to developing sustainability performance. This study aims to assess the direct influence of country-level and corporate anti-corruption measures on environmental, social and governance (ESG) and its three dimensions, besides ascertaining the moderating role of firm size. Design/methodology/approach: This study used the system generalized method of moments on a sample of 820 Chinese listed firms from 2012 to 2021. Findings: The findings show that country-level and corporate corruption negatively affect ESG performance. Corporate anti-corruption measures have a more pronounced positive influence on the sustainability performance of small firms than large firms due to the limited resources, lower political position and weaker refusal power of small firms. Research limitations/implications: The study has great implications for governments, corporate boards and ESG rating agencies. Government and corporate boards should mitigate the risks of country-level and corporate corruption to attain sustainable development goals. Rating agencies should add country-level and corporate corruption into the ESG evaluation system. Originality/value: Some empirical results have proven that anti-corruption measures help reduce the emission of carbon dioxide, but few evidence shows how country-level and corporate corruption affect ESG and its three dimensions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This study aims to address three research questions pertaining to climate neutrality within the supply chain of metal and mining industry: (1) How can an organization implement practices related to climate neutrality in the supply chain? (2) How do members of the supply chain adopt different measures and essential processes to assist an organization in responding to climate change-related concerns? (3) How can the SAP-LAP framework assist in analyzing and proposing solutions to attain climate neutrality? Design/methodology/approach: To address the proposed research questions concerning climate neutrality, this study employs a case study approach utilizing the SAP-LAP (situation, actor, process–learning, action, performance) framework. Within the SAP-LAP framework, adopting a natural resource-based perspective, the study thoroughly examines the intricacies and interactions among existing situations, pertinent actors and processes that impact climate initiatives within a metal and mining company. Findings: The study's findings suggest that organizations can achieve the objective of climate neutrality by prioritizing resources and capabilities that lead to reduced GHG emissions, lower energy consumption and optimal resource utilization. The study further proposes key elements that significantly influence the pursuit of climate neutrality within enterprises. Research limitations/implications: This study is one of the earliest contributions to the development of a holistic understanding of climate neutrality in the supply chain of the metal and mining industry. Practical implications: The study will assist practitioners and policymakers in comprehending the present circumstances, actors and processes involved in enterprises' supply networks in order to attain climate neutrality in supply chains, as well as in taking the right steps to enhance performance. Originality/value: This study presents a climate neutrality model and provides valuable insights into emission management, contributing to the achievement of the climate neutrality objective. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Information and communication technologies (ICTs) enable firms to improve their processes to remain competitive and profitable in today's market. These demands not only value economic results but also social impact and environmental care. In other words, firms must achieve sustainable performance. However, to take on these new sustainability challenges, firms must have dynamic capabilities to take advantage of highly changing technology. Thus, this study aims to examine the mediating role of dynamic capabilities in the relationship between ICT and sustainable performance. Design/methodology/approach: This study was empirical, associative and explanatory, following a latent variable design. The sample of the study consisted of partners, founders, executives and promoters from 102 Colombian new technology-based firms selected through purposive non-probabilistic sampling. Variance-based structural equation modeling or partial least squares was used for the statistical data analysis. Findings: A higher-order model was tested, corroborating that ICT was composed of two dimensions (use and acquisition), dynamic capabilities were composed of three dimensions (absorption, innovation and adaptation), while sustainable performance showed a unidimensional structure. As for the research hypotheses, all the direct effects were supported, as well as the mediating effect of dynamic capability in the relationship between ICT and sustainable performance, this being a complementary mediation. Originality/value: This study highlights the importance of dynamic capabilities for firms today, especially those working with high levels of technology. Also, considering the results obtained, firms must implement better strategies in the acquisition and use of technology to improve their sustainable performance in dynamic and uncertain environments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the critical failure factors (CFFs) linked to various types of process improvement (PI) projects such as Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma and Agile. Proposing a mitigation framework accordingly is also an aim of this study. Design/methodology/approach: This research undertakes a systematic literature review of 49 papers that were relevant to the scope of the study and that were published in four prominent databases, including Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science and EBSCO. Findings: Further analysis identifies 39 factors that contribute to the failure of PI projects. Among these factors, significant emphasis is placed on issues such as "resistance to cultural change," "insufficient support from top management," "inadequate training and education," "poor communication" and "lack of resources," as primary causes of PI project failures. To address and overcome the PI project failures, the authors propose a framework for failure mitigation based on change management models. The authors present future research directions that aim to enhance both the theoretical understanding and practical aspects of PI project failures. Practical implications: Through this study, researchers and project managers can benefit from well-structured guidelines and invaluable insights that will help them identify and address potential failures, leading to successful implementation and sustainable improvements within organizations. Originality/value: To the best of the author's knowledge, this paper is the first study of its kind to examine the CFFs of five PI methodologies and introduces a novel approach derived from change management theory as a solution to minimize the risk associated with PI failure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]