Managing the complexity of green innovation

Abadzhiev, Andrey; Sukhov, Alexandre; Sihvonen, Antti; Johnson, Mikael

doi:10.1108/ejim-02-2022-0098

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“…, 2018; Kusa et al. , 2021; Abadzhiev et al. , 2022), the use of fsQCA allows this study to explore different combinations of condition that affect Asian consumers' WTP for organic olive oil, by also considering both complementary and substitution effects between conditions.…”

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“…It was specifically designed to examine stochastic but complex (small-n) phenomena (Greckhamer et al, 2013;Rihoux et al, 2013;Pappas and Woodside, 2021), and ensures robust results. Consequently, as for previous studies with comparable samples size (Olya et al, 2018;Kusa et al, 2021;Abadzhiev et al, 2022), the use of fsQCA allows this study to explore different combinations of condition that affect Asian consumers' WTP for organic olive oil, by also considering both complementary and substitution effects between conditions.…”

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Decoding Asian consumers' willingness to pay for organic food product: a configurational-based approach

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PurposeThis study aims to examine the most influential drivers, both product-specific and consumer-specific, affecting Asian consumers' willingness to pay (WTP) for organic olive oil.Design/methodology/approachTo individuate the most influential drivers of WTP for organic products and to assess their effect, in terms of configurational paths and consumer profiles, this study sequentially employs explorative factor analysis approach and a fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis method. The survey is carried out in different areas of Asia (e.g. Pakistan, Vietnam and China).FindingsThe results suggest that Asian consumers' WTP for organic products is described by consumer-specific drivers (gender, occupation and household size) as well as product-specific drivers (product authenticity and sustainability, consumer ethnocentrism and food fraud risk perception).Originality/valueThe findings of the study permit the identification of different drivers that move consumers' WTP for organic olive oil. The study contributes to setting the ground for companies to propose and implement efficacious marketing strategies for organic olive oil in importing countries, such as Asia.

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Decoding Asian consumers' willingness to pay for organic food product: a configurational-based approach

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“…With the growing global emphasis on sustainability, organizations that pioneer innovative solutions to tackle environmental and social challenges can access emerging markets, establish new sources of revenue, and extend their market presence. By leading the way in sustainable innovation, organizations can secure a first-mover advantage and establish a robust market position [43,44]. Therefore, the following hypothesis is deduced: Hypothesis 3.…”

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The Effect of Electronic Human Resource Management Systems on Sustainable Competitive Advantages: The Roles of Sustainable Innovation and Organizational Agility

Alqarni,

Agina,

Khairy

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Sustainability

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This study attempts to examine the impact of electronic human resource management (E-HRM) systems on achieving a sustainable competitive advantage (SCA) in the tourism and hospitality industry by incorporating sustainable innovation (SI) and organizational agility (OA) as mediators. To survive, tourist and hospitality organizations must embrace digital transformation by using E-HRM practices such as digital recruiting, online training, and performance management tools. Organizations may improve their HR departments’ efficiency, effectiveness, and decision making, enhancing the overall organizational performance and preserving a sustainable competitive edge. Middle and first-line management of the five-star hotels and travel agencies in category A operating in Egypt were investigated. A PLS-SEM analysis was performed on 313 valid responses, gathered using WarpPLS 7.0. The findings revealed that E-HRM is positively associated with SCA, SI, and OA. Furthermore, there were positive associations between SI and OA and SCA. SI and OA were also shown to be mediators in the relationship between E-HRM and SCA. The study adds to the existing literature on how E-HRM impacts SI, OA, and SCA. The relationship between these components in hotels and travel agencies has not been the subject of any empirical research. The current study has addressed gaps by empirically analyzing these relationships in the context of Egyptian hotels and travel agencies. It integrates E-HRM, innovation, organizational agility, and competitive advantage within the context of sustainability in tourism and hospitality.

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“…The analysis and discussion of green innovation have recently increased in the literature (Frempomaa et al, 2021;Li et al, 2021), especially because green innovation can be understood as a type of innovation that benefits the environment (Afeltra et al, 2021). Green innovation is a subset of the more inclusive concept of sustainable innovation (Abadzhiev et al, 2022), and is growing in popularity due to its significant impact on environmental and economic firm performance (Afeltra et al, 2021;Oduro et al, 2021). Green innovation is defined by Singh et al (2020, p. 5001) as "the adoption of organizational practices with the aim of developing environmentally friendly products and processes, enhancing the efficiency of resource use, and reducing environmental impacts".…”

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“…, 2021). Green innovation is a subset of the more inclusive concept of sustainable innovation (Abadzhiev et al. , 2022), and is growing in popularity due to its significant impact on environmental and economic firm performance (Afeltra et al.…”

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Green innovation and firm performance: the mediating role of sustainability in the automotive industry

Maldonado-Guzmán

Garza‐Reyes

Castro

2023

MEQ

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PurposeGreen innovation and sustainability are two contemporary initiatives that are gaining more and more attention from researchers, academics and industry professionals as they are considered important business strategies to improve environmental conditions and obtain better organizational performance. Besides, the growth of uncontrolled economic activities leads to an imbalance of economic, social and environmental values in different sectors. However, little is known about the mediating role that economic, social and environmental sustainability has in the relationship between green innovation and firm performance. Previous literature has focused on developed economies, but not on a developing economy such as that of Mexico. Therefore, this research aims to fill this existing gap by exploring the mediating effects of sustainability in the relationship between green innovation and firm performance.Design/methodology/approachA theoretical research model that theorizes, through ten hypotheses, the antecedents and consequences of the mediating effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability and the occurrence between green innovation and firm performance is proposed. The model is tested through PLS-SEM using data that were collected using a questionnaire survey that was distributed among companies in the automotive industry in Mexico. In total, a sample of 460 responses was obtained.FindingsThe results suggest that green innovation has significant positive effects on economic and environmental sustainability, as well as on firm performance, but not on social sustainability. The results also indicate that the relationship between green innovation and firm performance improves considerably with the mediation of economic, social and environmental sustainability.Research limitations/implicationsDespite the present study focused on an industrial sector that is commonly at the forefront of technological development, it was limited to a specific region of Mexico. Thus, its results must be taken with caution as more extensive results including other regions and nations will be required to further validate the results obtained from the present study.Practical implicationsThe findings of this study have important implications for both policymakers and managers of manufacturing firms in the automotive industry as they can be used as a basis to formulate better strategies and policies to enhance the capabilities of companies to develop innovations that could reduce environmental risks and other consequences of climate change.Originality/valueThe present study adds to the innovation and sustainability body of knowledge by analyzing and discussing the mediating role of sustainability in the relationship between green innovation and firm performance. It also generates new knowledge about the mediating effect that sustainability has on the relationship between green innovation and firm performance, particularly in the context of a developing economy such as that of Mexico.

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Managing the complexity of green innovation

Cited by 25 publications

References 64 publications

Decoding Asian consumers' willingness to pay for organic food product: a configurational-based approach

Decoding Asian consumers' willingness to pay for organic food product: a configurational-based approach

The Effect of Electronic Human Resource Management Systems on Sustainable Competitive Advantages: The Roles of Sustainable Innovation and Organizational Agility

Green innovation and firm performance: the mediating role of sustainability in the automotive industry

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