Preparing an Organization for Sustainability Transitions—The Making of Boundary Spanners through Design Training

Yström, Anna; Agogué, Marine; Rampa, Romain

doi:10.3390/su13148073

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“…, 2020; Sabella and Analoui, 2015). In providing managerial training to SME managers, Yström et al. (2021) argue that managerial training programmes for SMEs should be designed to achieve three main objectives.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The independent variables are designed based on the studies of Yström et al. (2021) and Kodwani and Prashar (2021).…”

Section: Research Context and Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Sabella and Analoui (2015) also indicate that the content of managerial training should be designed based on the tasks and duties to be performed in the SME. In other words, managerial training designs should be based on a systematic analysis of the intended effects on the managerial function (Yström et al. , 2021).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Does managerial training increase SME managers' effectiveness? A capability development approach

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Wang

Mahmood

2023

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PurposeTraining remains an important factor in developing the managerial effectiveness and capability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), yet there are concerns regarding the quality of training provided to SME managers in Ghana, hence the weak managerial capabilities observed in SME management. This study, therefore, examines the impact of managerial training on the effectiveness of SME managers in Ghana.Design/methodology/approachDrawing on the human capital theory (Becker, 1962; Rosen, 1977), this study employs the variance-based estimating technique, partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) in estimating the effects of training on the managerial effectiveness of SME managers. Adopting a stratified random sampling technique, the study uses primary data collected from 506 SMEs in Ghana to test 4 hypothesised paths.FindingsFirst, the model result indicates that training accessibility and training content are statistically significant in explaining managerial effectiveness at a 1% level. However, both training efficiency and training frequency are statistically insignificant in explaining managerial effectiveness in Ghana. Second, while the industry category is found to influence the relationship between training and managerial effectiveness, gender, manager's age and education are insignificant in explaining any effects.Research limitations/implicationsThough the sample size is large, the findings from this study could not be generalised to the whole of Ghana since it is regionally based. The study could benefit immensely from a triangulated method where a qualitative dimension could provide deeper insight into some of the findings in this study.Originality/valueStudies of this nature focussing on the managerial effectiveness of SME managers in the Ghanaian context is rare. This is one of the few studies in the Ghanaian research context which focuses on the capability development approach in the delivery of managerial training to SMEs.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The independent variables are designed based on the studies of Yström et al. (2021) and Kodwani and Prashar (2021).…”

Section: Research Context and Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Does managerial training increase SME managers' effectiveness? A capability development approach

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Mahmood

2023

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“…Employee participation and progression from the bottom of the pyramid can address such ambivalence. This leads to the sharing of information in order to enhance social categorization process in organizations [30,31]. Furthermore, such connected activities generate bias and offer few alternatives [32].…”

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The impact of operational excellence and innovation on green manufacturing in Southwest Asia: The Republic of Yemen as a model

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Ghumre²

2023

Int. J. Sci. Res. Arch.

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Green manufacturing is globally recognized. However, there is a paucity of empirical data in the literature on how green manufacturing can be adopted by medium-sized firms in developing countries, including Southwest Asian countries such as the Republic of Yemen with volatile and uncertain business environments. This study examines the impact of operational excellence and innovation on the green manufacturing of medium industrial enterprises in the Republic of Yemen, based on the literature on operational excellence and innovation. Using Smart PLS 3.0 software, partial least squares structural equations modeling was used for (243) valid questionnaires based on a sample of (10) medium industrial companies in the Republic of Yemen. The results show that a variety of factors, including the adoption of a national policy that supports the idea of green manufacturing at the national level, can encourage green manufacturing in medium industrial firms. However, the application of operational excellence and innovation in a participative management approach and collaborative culture at the company level has a beneficial effect on and encourages the green manufacturing of such businesses. This study adds to the body of knowledge regarding green manufacturing and how it applies to the manufacturing of medium-sized firms in unstable emerging countries political and economic surroundings like the Republic of Yemen. Moreover, the research findings highlight the importance of operational excellence and innovation for medium-sized industrial enterprises operating in a highly competitive and volatile market.

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“…Such ambivalence can be answered by employees' participation and moving from the base of the pyramid. That leads to information sharing to improve the social categorisation process in corporations [30,31]. Additionally, such associated activities introduce bias and are open to few alternatives [32].…”

Section: Imperatives Of Operational Excellencementioning

confidence: 99%

Organization’s Sustainable Operational Complexity and Strategic Overview: TISM Approach and Asian Case Studies

Sushil

Anbarasan

2021

Sustainability

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As a region, Asia comprises communist China, democratic India and many small quasi-democratic and authoritarian states. Both China and India play a significant role in maintaining multilateral world order. Asia’s regional power remains with its enormous potential of resources for domestic markets and per capita purchasing power parity. Hence, the economic and the business aspects of the Asian region require comprehensive study. Sustainable operational excellence is a notion carried by an organisation’s sustainable economic development and other values. This study incorporates the multiple case study method. Twelve case organisations such as Tata Motors, Samsung, Nissan, Indigo, Mitsubishi, Huawei, Wilmar, Canon, NTPC, Hitachi, Singapore Airlines, and L&T were chosen to study their sustainability values, and operational and strategic strands. TISM (total interpretive structural modelling) method is used for model building; four variables such as operating activities, investing activities, financing activities, and SVE (Social value expenditures) are taken for empirical analysis. Based on the available secondary data, the study incorporated panel data regression analysis. The result shows that SVE positively and significantly explains operational activities that proxy with sustainable business practices. The study concludes with a Paux strategy framework for discussion and managerial implications.

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Preparing an Organization for Sustainability Transitions—The Making of Boundary Spanners through Design Training

Cited by 8 publications

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Does managerial training increase SME managers' effectiveness? A capability development approach

Does managerial training increase SME managers' effectiveness? A capability development approach

The impact of operational excellence and innovation on green manufacturing in Southwest Asia: The Republic of Yemen as a model

Organization’s Sustainable Operational Complexity and Strategic Overview: TISM Approach and Asian Case Studies

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