Social capital, power and information sharing – evidence from the Dutch meat processing industry

Gelderman, Cees J.; Semeijn, Janjaap; Avest, Ferdi ter; Peeters, Ellen

doi:10.1108/bfj-08-2019-0607

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“…Our findings point towards power relations issues (Gelderman et al , 2020; Kim et al , 2017; Petersen et al , 2008) as a contingency factor in buyer–supplier networks. Centrality and proximity in complex networks, as antecedents, exert the most influence on power disparity and tendering performance.…”

Section: Antecedents and Contingencies And Their Effect On Performancementioning

confidence: 60%

Exploring the role of social capital in public procurement

EL Bizri,

Karttunen,

Lintukangas

2023

JOPP

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Purpose This study aims to build on social capital theory (SCT) and its dimensions by examining the role of social capital in the public procurement process and by identifying related contingencies that may influence procurement performance. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review and a thematic analysis regarding social capital in procurement are conducted. The antecedent–behaviour–consequence (ABC) model is used for illuminating linkages between social capital, contingencies and procurement performance. Findings The dimensions of social capital are investigated in the procurement process; however, the extent of social capital role can vary between the phases of the process. It is concluded that the contingencies of social dynamics are linked with social capital and may influence the outcomes and performance of the procurement process. Practical implications Social capital can ease interactions between public buyers and private suppliers by contributing to effective tendering, improving social interaction in negotiations and balancing rigidity in contract management, supporting the interests of both parties. The provided framework helps decision makers to comprehend the social dynamics in public procurement. Social implications Improving social dynamics and solutions in public procurement. Originality/value This study extends social capital research in the field of public procurement and creates a framework connecting social capital and prevailing contingency factors to procurement process performance.

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Section: Antecedents and Contingencies And Their Effect On Performancementioning

confidence: 60%

Exploring the role of social capital in public procurement

EL Bizri,

Karttunen,

Lintukangas

2023

JOPP

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“…The relationship between SCT and supply chain practices yet is presented through correlations among factors, and little is now known about how the social capital elements could develop best supply chain practices (e.g. Gelderman et al, 2020;Kilubi and Rogers, 2018;Lu et al, 2018;Shin et al, 2019). In other words, further studies need to go beyond a limited focus on performance issues to introduce also a practice approach that can reveal hidden SCT elements.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In doing so, we aim to identify further connections between SCT and SCS, since the current correlations are broad and generic (e.g. Gelderman et al, 2020;Kilubi and Rogers, 2018;Lu et al, 2018;Shin et al, 2019). Despite SCT has received increased attention in the SCM literature , it is limited in terms of SCS (Lu et al, 2018).…”

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confidence: 99%

Revealing performance factors for supply chain sustainability: A systematic literature review from a social capital perspective

Dias

Silva

2021

BJO&PM

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Goal:The supply chain sustainability (SCS) literature is missing studies that specifically analyse factors that impact sustainability performance in supply chains, according to specific theoretical backgrounds. Within this context, this paper aims to understand how and why social capital theory (SCT) can inspire SCS studies and practice. In doing so, two research questions are addressed: (1) How has the SCS literature evolved in its application of the social capital theory?, and (2) What are the main sustainability performance factors studied in SCS?.Design / Methodology / Approach: A systematic literature review was developed. Data were collected from 12 years (2008)(2009)(2010)(2011)(2012)(2013)(2014)(2015)(2016)(2017)(2018)(2019) in two databases (i.e. EBSCO and Web of Science) and a total of 56 articles were selected and analysed through deductive and inductive content analysis. Results:The analysis revealed 24 performance factors that influence SCS research throughout the three sustainability dimensions (i.e. economic, environmental and social). We found that social capital makes a significant conceptual contribution to understanding how the supply chain practices (i.e. cooperation, coordination, collaboration, resource exchanges and information sharing) explain how relationships are formed and interrelated to improve SCS performance. Limitations of the investigation:The use of two databases may present limited results, which may have resulted in missing publications.Practical implications: By recognising the performance factor for SCS, managers can identify their supply chain practices and increase their strategies within the relationship.

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“…As pointed out by Cohendet and Llerena (2005), this means to assimilate the farmer to a knowledge processor: more precisely, the micro-AKIS perspective allows us to emphasize the networking activities the farmers carry out, in order to acquire significant information and knowledge to adopt innovation. We explore these knowledge networks through the lens of social capital, a fundamental concept that has been recently recalled to explain mechanisms of innovation adoption in the agricultural sector (Gelderman et al, 2020). Set against this background, the micro-AKIS system built by the farmers is the outcome of networking activities the farmers carry out.…”

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“Ambidexterity”: trump card for farm's innovativeness and competitiveness

Vecchio

Francescone

Adinolfi

et al. 2021

BFJ

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PurposeThe paper aims to analyze the relevance of networking and social capital in promoting the adoption of sustainable innovation, then reinforcing trajectories of multifunctional agriculture. It puts forwards a systemic perspective by focusing on agricultural knowledge and innovation systems. More precisely, we share the idea of “micro agricultural knowledge and innovation systems”, by addressing ambidexterity as engine for boosting sustainable innovation.Design/methodology/approachEmpirical analysis is focused on sustainable innovation adopted by young farmers in Italy and on the mediation effect of ambidextrous relations in performing innovation adoption. Ambidextrous relations are analyzed within at the micro-AKIS level, through the lens of social capital. Relationships between social capital and innovation adoption are statistically measured.FindingsThe analysis shows how ambidexterity develops a mediation effect, with a strong impact on the farm's innovative capacity. Actually, our results confirm that ambidextrous relations reveal good performance and stimulate innovation and, consequently, farms' competitiveness, alongside the path of multifunctional agriculture. As a consequence, the relevance of networking activity in adoption of sustainable innovation may address possible policy action with the aim to strengthen ambidexterity and farm's innovativeness.Originality/valueThe paper tries to fill a gap in literature, by focusing on micro-AKIS which are explored through the lens of social capital.

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Social capital, power and information sharing – evidence from the Dutch meat processing industry

Cited by 8 publications

References 89 publications

Exploring the role of social capital in public procurement

Exploring the role of social capital in public procurement

Revealing performance factors for supply chain sustainability: A systematic literature review from a social capital perspective

“Ambidexterity”: trump card for farm's innovativeness and competitiveness

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