Do the barriers of multi-tier sustainable supply chain interact? A multi-sector examination using resource-based theory and resource-dependence theory

Chand, Pushpendu; Tarei, Pradeep Kumar

doi:10.1016/j.pursup.2021.100722

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“…RDT suggests that firms are dependent on the resources of other firms and that power depends on the resource dependence relationships that exist between firms (Pfeffer and Salancik, 1978; Medcof, 2001). The dynamics and management of multi-tier sustainable supply chains are affected by the resource dependencies between firms (Chand and Tarei, 2021). Our results demonstrate that the basic logic of RDT also work in the multi-tier setting and that firms in different tiers are dependent on the resources and expertise of other firms and may be able to build dependencies based on critical resources and expertise.…”

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“…The structural perspective builds on structural theories, such as RDT, and sees power steaming from organisational and network structures (Cendon and Jarvenpaa, 2001; Kähkönen, 2014). Chand and Tarei (2021) further stated that the implementation of MT-SSCM was contingent on resource dependencies between firms by following RDT. Moreover, previous studies (e.g.…”

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“…RDT offers theoretical premises to first investigate sources of power and second to determine their effects on the firm's ability to disseminate sustainability requirements in multi-tier supply chains. Only a few studies, such as Chand and Tarej (2021), have used RDT as a theoretical basis for studying MT-SSCM. To explore this issue, we conducted a case study using data collected from multi-tier supply chains of Finnish companies and their international supply chains.…”

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Fostering firms' ability to cascade sustainability through multi-tier supply chains: an investigation of power sources

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2022

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PurposeA firm's ability to cascade sustainability requirements further down to lower-tier suppliers might be affected by inter-firm power relations. This study aimed to identify the power sources of focal firms and first- and lower-tier suppliers and to investigate how they may affect their ability to cascade sustainability requirements along multi-tier supply chains.Design/methodology/approachA multiple case study of 24 companies was conducted to investigate the sources of power in multi-tier supply chains. In total, 42 informants from five focal companies, ten first-tier suppliers and nine lower-tier suppliers were interviewed.FindingsDifferences were found between the sources from which focal firms and first- and lower-tier suppliers drew power. Findings revealed that firms' power sources may increase or impair their ability to cascade sustainability requirements to lower supply chain tiers. Furthermore, multi-tier supply chain-level power sources constitute a significant determinant of firms' ability to disseminate sustainability requirements to lower-tier suppliers.Practical implicationsThe results can help companies and purchasing managers understand how their own and suppliers' power may affect their ability to cascade sustainability agendas to lower-tier suppliers. In particular, the results can be useful for supplier selection and the development of supplier relationship management strategies for fostering sustainability in multi-tier supply chains.Originality/valueThis study places traditional power perspectives in the context of multi-tier sustainable supply chain management, broadening the view beyond dyadic relationships that have traditionally been the focus of the supply management literature.

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“…The resulting unequal exchanges generate differences in power, authority and access to more resources. To avoid such dependencies, organizations develop strategies designed to enhance their negotiating position in resource transactions, as these strategies include taking political action, increasing the scale of production of the organization, diversifying and developing links with other organizations (Chand and Tarei, 2021). In this regard, Celtekligil (2020) illustrated that dependence on the partner for critical resources threatens the organization's decision-making independence, which in turn increases the organization's uncertainty.…”

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Board gender diversity and environmental disclosure: evidence from the banking sector

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Alhalwachi

2022

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Purpose This study aims to examine the relationship between board gender diversity and environmental disclosure (ED) in the banking sector. Design/methodology/approach Data pooled from Bloomberg database on 2,116 banks from the period of 2007 to 2016 ends up with 7,951 observations. Panel regression model that include random effects was used to test study hypothesis. Findings The findings showed that when female board members were between 21% and 50%, it had a significant positive effect on the ED disclosure. Furthermore, the results showed that bank located in non-OPEC countries have better gender diversity in their board and greater ED than non-OPEC countries. Moreover, the results demonstrated that the board diversity and ED are better in banks that are located in countries that ranked 26–50 in oil production. Originality/value Although findings of this research clearly discussed the importance of board diversity in enhancing ED, the results of this study give us a crucial signal as a wake-up call for regulators to start considering women quota on board for higher ED.

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“…The DEMATEL framework is a widely used and accepted multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) model to establish dyadic relationships between decision-making factors in complex situations (Tarei et al , 2018). The framework has found several applications in different domains of management decision-making, namely, waste management (Singh and Sushil, 2021), risk management (Ramesh et al , 2020), supply chain (Tarei et al , 2018), microfinance (Bardhan et al , 2021), sustainability (Chand and Tarei, 2021) and Industry 4.0 (Nimawat and Gidwani, 2021; Tripathi, and Gupta, 2021).…”

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Benchmarking the assessment of barriers to the admission of management education in India during the COVID-19 pandemic

Tarei

Kumar

2021

BIJ

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PurposeThis paper proposes a decision-making framework for assessing various dimensions and barriers that have affected the admission process in management educational institutions during the ongoing pandemic. The framework considers the interrelationship between the obstacles and highlights the importance of each barrier.Design/methodology/approachAn integrated method based on decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory and analytical network process is proposed to structure the barrier assessment framework. Results obtained from the study are validated by comparing them against the conventional analytical hierarchy process.FindingsThe results obtained from this study indicate four significant dimensions that hinder admission in Indian management institutes, namely, governmental, financial, sectoral, institutional and market. The top five barriers are demand shift towards technical (alternative) skills, acceptance of the graduated students, lack of industry–institute collaboration, lack of long-term vision and opening new Indian Institute of Technologies (IITs) and Indian Institute of Managements (IIMs).Research limitations/implicationsDuring this ongoing pandemic, many educational institutes have been forced to shift from the traditional classroom to a virtual teaching model. In this regard, this study helps identify and assess the barriers to admission in Indian management institutes during this epidemic and thus, contribute to the literature. The findings will assist all stakeholders and policymakers of management institutions design and develop appropriate managerial strategies. The study is conducted in the Indian management educational institute context and can be extended to technical education institutions for deeper insights.Originality/valueThe paper develops an assessment framework for analysing the barriers to admission in Indian management institutes during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Research implications are discussed in the context of a developing country.

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Do the barriers of multi-tier sustainable supply chain interact? A multi-sector examination using resource-based theory and resource-dependence theory

Cited by 34 publications

References 69 publications

Fostering firms' ability to cascade sustainability through multi-tier supply chains: an investigation of power sources

Fostering firms' ability to cascade sustainability through multi-tier supply chains: an investigation of power sources

Board gender diversity and environmental disclosure: evidence from the banking sector

Benchmarking the assessment of barriers to the admission of management education in India during the COVID-19 pandemic

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