Exploring the influence of institutional pressures and production capability on the environmental practices - Environmental performance relationship in advanced and developing economies

Betts, Teresa K.; Super, Janice Francis; North, Jeremy

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.03.186

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“…From a broad perspective, both the implementation of EMPs and the resulting environmental performance (impact) are included in eco-innovation. In this study, we adopt the specific perspective to define eco-innovation and assert that the implementation of EMPs may lead to eco-innovation, as documented in literature (e.g., Betts et al, 2018;González-Benito & González-Benito, 2005).…”

Section: Emps and Firm Performancementioning

confidence: 99%

“…The number of items used to measure a construct is positively correlated with the degree to which the domain of the construct is captured (Churchill, 1979) and is considered to be a source of the variation seen across studies of this relationship (e.g., Kirca et al, 2005;Szymanski et al, 2007). The literature on environmental management suggests that it is important to consider industry type, economic development, and national culture in the context of evaluating the effectiveness of the EMPs that firms adopt (e.g., Betts, Super, & North, 2018;Gallego-Álvarez, 2018;Hartmann & Vachon, 2018;Vitolla, Raimo, Rubio, & Garzoni, 2019). In addition, prior meta-analyses suggest exploring changes in the relationship over time (Mutlu, Van Essen, Peng, Saleh, & Duran, 2018;Szymanski et al, 2007).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Understanding variation in the relationship between environmental management practices and firm performance across studies: A meta‐analytic review

2019

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The relationship between environmental management practices and firm performance has continuously received much attention in academic research. As existing literature on the link of the two constructs is characterized by heterogeneous research characteristics and mixed empirical evidence, one interesting question arises: Do research characteristics affect the magnitude and direction of the relationship between environmental management practices and firm performance? Amassing a database of 92 studies, 199 effect sizes, and 72,258 firms, we examine this question by conducting a meta-analysis. The characteristics investigated in this study include item number of performance measures, year of data collection, industry type, economic development, and Hofstede's five cultural dimensions. A meta-regression reveals that environmental management practices are positively associated with firm performance and that the degree of this association depends on these contexts. Specifically, the environmental management practices-performance relationship increases with year of data collection, is stronger with multiple item measures, and is higher for firms in developed countries and in cultures characterized by high power distance, low individualism, low uncertainty avoidance, and low long-term orientation.

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Understanding variation in the relationship between environmental management practices and firm performance across studies: A meta‐analytic review

2019

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“…To some extent, PBV can still be related to the Capabilities Theory, as capabilities derive from an interaction between routines, learning mechanisms, and choices (Bromiley & Rau, 2014;Zollo & Winter, 2002). In this sense, PBV may be seen as a natural theoretical frame for studies investigating the performance effects of ordinary and public-domain practices (Betts et al, 2018;Bromiley & Rau, 2014).…”

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“…The Practice-Based View (PBV) has become an insightful approach among alternative theories of firm competitiveness. Proponents of PBV assume that ordinary and public-domain practices may be sources of superior performance (Betts, Super, & North, 2018;Bromiley & Rau, 2014) and argue that performance heterogeneity can be explained from the choice and development of management practices (Bromiley & Rau, 2014. This perspective has gained prominence as it echoes the idea of best practices, which is increasingly popular not only among practitioners, but also among scholars (Silveira & Sousa, 2010;Voss, 2005).…”

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Management practices and competitiveness: A multisector study in the Brazilian industry

Fleury

Mauro

Oliveira

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BAR, Braz. Adm. Rev.

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The Practice-Based View (PBV) is an insightful approach among alternative theories of firm competitiveness. However, it hardly addresses industry level effects on the adoption of management practices and consequent performance impacts. We investigate if industrial sectors that are technologically sophisticated, more exposed to competition, and receiving greater government support adopt more advanced management practices and achieve superior performance. We built an intentional sample in seven industrial sectors, representative of the diversity of local industry, by selecting ten firms in each sector following specific criteria. Data collected following the method proposed by Bloom and Van Reenen was analyzed through Ordinary Least Squares regressions designed to assess our hypotheses. The outcomes confirm previous findings and reveal two insights. First, governmental support does not necessarily enhance management practices at the firm level. Second, the relationship between practices and performance seems to be jeopardized by the turbulence of the local business environment. We contribute to the PBV by shedding light on the implications of the sectoral perspective for the analysis of best practices adoption and performance impacts.

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“…Environmental management is often understood as "operationalized through environmental practice" [2] and environmental practices are often seen as "the precursor of environmental performance" [3]. However, the relationships are more complex, and engagement in environmental practices are no guarantee that performance will follow [4], but without them performance cannot be expected.…”

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The Factors Affecting the Environmental Practices of Companies: The Case of Serbia

2019

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Environmental practices are often considered external to the business, and the impacts of self-regulation and other CSR company practices on environmental practices are important but not fully understood-especially in transitional and developing countries. The aim of this paper is to explore factors that influence the environmental practices of companies operating in Serbia. We observed four types of self-regulations (core values, codes of conduct, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001); the level of CSR practices in relationships with employees, customers, the local community, and society, and related to business transparency; as well as company features related to types of operations (manufacturing vs. service), size, and internationalization (multinational ownership and export activities). Based on the SEM analysis of data collected from 178 companies operating in Serbia, the findings showed that smaller, manufacturing companies that applied the observed types of self-regulations, which have a higher level of employee relations and are more social and community involved, are more likely to have higher levels of environmental practice. Among the observed self-regulation types, only ISO 14001 certification proved to have an individual effect on company environmental practices. However, our results also showed that the influence of core values, applied codes of conduct, and ISO 9001 certification cannot be neglected.Sustainability 2019, 11, 5960 2 of 17 the decoupling phenomenon, the discrepancy between policies and practice, or the formal adoption of self-regulation by a company that does not become incorporated into the day-to-day routine [16] has its roots in the company's intention to communicate more than achieve [11]. The public disclosure of self-regulations related to environmental activities in order to present a proactive environmental image by providing greenwashing [3] raises concerns related to the effectiveness of such self-regulations.

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Exploring the influence of institutional pressures and production capability on the environmental practices - Environmental performance relationship in advanced and developing economies

Cited by 41 publications

References 46 publications

Understanding variation in the relationship between environmental management practices and firm performance across studies: A meta‐analytic review

Understanding variation in the relationship between environmental management practices and firm performance across studies: A meta‐analytic review

Management practices and competitiveness: A multisector study in the Brazilian industry

The Factors Affecting the Environmental Practices of Companies: The Case of Serbia

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