Be Sustainable to Be Innovative: An Analysis of Their Mutual Reinforcement

Behnam, Sarah; Cagliano, Raffaella

doi:10.3390/su9010017

Cited by 28 publications

(32 citation statements)

References 100 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…Besides, several studies have established the positive influence of CSR and the environment on consumer behavior (Boccia & Sarnacchiaro, ; Laroche et al, ; Lerro et al, ; Ramesh et al, ).Therefore, firms are encouraged to engage in CSR activities to appeal to consumers' EAPTs and EISTs in a vigorous, energetic, and comprehensive manner. Moreover, sustainability is an essential part of an organization's survival in the modern and fiercely competitive environment (R. J. Baumgartner & Ebner, ; Behnam & Cagliano, ). To build and maintain relationships with consumers, firms have to engage them by adopting CSR practices and being socially responsible.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The impact of corporate social responsibility on buying tendencies from the perspective of stakeholder theory and practices

Waheed

Zhang

Rashid

et al. 2019

Corp Soc Responsibility Env

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This paper investigates the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on buying behavior tendencies (BBTs), adopting two sub-tendencies of BBTs-exploratory acquisition of buying tendencies (EAPTs) and exploratory information seeking tendencies (EISTs)-based on the stakeholder theory and practices. Data were collected and examined using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling.The study revealed a positive relationship between CSR practices and BBTs, and a significant correlation of CSR on both EISTs and EAPTs. Additionally, it verified a positive linkage between CSR and BBTs through the mediation of EAPTs and EISTs.These results provide insights for managements, especially those in CSR-oriented firms, on how incorporation of CSR activities may influence the BBTs of consumers.Finally, the paper discusses several implications for strategic management along with avenues for future research. K E Y W O R D Sbuying behavior tendencies, corporate social responsibility, information seeking tendencies, product acquisition tendencies, stakeholder theory, structural equation modeling

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The impact of corporate social responsibility on buying tendencies from the perspective of stakeholder theory and practices

Waheed

Zhang

Rashid

et al. 2019

Corp Soc Responsibility Env

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…In reality, Fliaster and Kolloch [154] researched green innovation and found that it is likely to be affected by the interactions between primary and secondary stakeholders and, it is further expected to ensure profitability. In addition, there is evidence that innovation in the products and processes of companies generates social, organizational, and financial results [77,155,156]. Due to this, we can posit the eighth hypothesis: H8.…”

Section: Innovation and Profitabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

CSR and the Supply Chain: Effects on the Results of the SME

Valdez-Juárez¹,

Gallardo‐Vázquez²,

Ramos-Escobar³

2018

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Currently, companies and SMEs (small and medium enterprises) are looking to be more competitive. In order to achieve this, they are adopting new business models and strategies that allow them to move towards sustainability. Strategies such as CSR (Corporate social responsibility) and supply chain management have become essential for ensuring a company's permanence and financial consolidation. The literature has stated that the theories of Stakeholders and Sustainability are fundamental pillars for the development and sustained growth of business. The purpose of this article is to examine the effects of CSR and the SC (supply chain) on innovation, image and reputation, and in turn, their influences on profitability in SMEs. This research is based on a sample of 143 companies in the city of Guaymas Sonora, in Mexico. For the analysis and validation of the results, we used the SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) statistical technique based on the variance, through PLS (Partial Least Squares) (using SmartPLS version 3.2.6 Professional). The findings show that SMEs that develop social and sustainable practices increase their level of innovation, and improve their image, their reputation, and their financial profitability. This work contributes mainly to the development of Stakeholders and Sustainability.

show abstract

“…The concept, even today, is not entirely understood by companies, where there is some confusion about its conceptualization, especially in its environmental dimension [1]. However, there are ample studies that reflect a positive relationship between the adoption of eco-innovation and sustainability [2][3][4], considering eco-innovation as a priority antecedent of sustainability.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Motives, Barriers, and Expected Benefits of ISO 14001 in the Agri-Food Sector

2020

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Over time, sustainability has gained a greater presence in companies and with consumers around the world, although it can be said that there is still some confusion in its conceptualization and in the identification of the driving factors. A part of the literature considers that environmental management systems (EMS) such as ISO 14001 are facilitating factors that allow organizational remodeling towards more sustainable production. For a better understanding, this paper presents a qualitative study with semi-structured interviews to analyze the perceptions that managers, employees, and quality managers have about the concept of sustainability and, given that environmental management systems are considered as motivational factors, it also analyzes the perceptions they have about the motivations, barriers, and expected benefits of their adoption in the olive food industry in southern Spain. It is possible to point out the existence of some confusion about the concept of sustainability, and that both regulatory and market factors such as image and reputation improvement, differentiation, and sales increases, especially in exports, are considered to be motivational for their implementation. This work contributes to the literature on sustainability and environmental management systems in sectors of activity with high environmental involvement, such as the agri-food industry.

show abstract

Be Sustainable to Be Innovative: An Analysis of Their Mutual Reinforcement

Cited by 28 publications

References 100 publications

The impact of corporate social responsibility on buying tendencies from the perspective of stakeholder theory and practices

The impact of corporate social responsibility on buying tendencies from the perspective of stakeholder theory and practices

CSR and the Supply Chain: Effects on the Results of the SME

Motives, Barriers, and Expected Benefits of ISO 14001 in the Agri-Food Sector

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About