An integrated adoption model of cloud computing-based human resource management by SMEs in developing countries: evidence from Bahrain
Frontiers in Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6
Published: Feb. 28, 2025
Despite
the
increasing
awareness
of
efficient
and
technology-driven
human
resource
management
at
almost
all
levels
analysis
in
organizations,
more
needs
to
be
done
regarding
small-
medium-sized
enterprises
developing
country
contexts
like
Bahrain
explore
using
cloud
computing
HRM.
This
study
applies
Technology,
Organization,
Environment
framework,
extended
include
individual
managerial
innovativeness,
examining
factors
influencing
adoption
sustainable
computing-based
Data
were
collected
through
a
cross-sectional
survey
280
upper-level
managers
specialists
across
various
SMEs
Bahrain.
data
was
analyzed
structural
equation
modeling
(SEM)
with
help
partial
least
square
(PLS)
software.
The
findings
indicate
that
technological,
organizational,
environmental
greatly
impact
HRM,
while
innovativeness
does
not.
has
significant
implications
for
any
department
looking
shift
its
operation
onto
platform
country.
Language: Английский
Enhancing circular economy practices in Asia through digitalization and infrastructure
Published: March 13, 2025
This
article
provides
an
integrated
review
of
some
the
critical
enablers
digitalization
and
infrastructure
in
circular
economy,
which
can
boost
sustainability.
It
acknowledges
discusses
value
these
create
economy.
Digital
manufacturing,
big
data,
analytics,
digital
intelligence,
are
key
enablers,
each
aspect
equally
contributes
to
a
sustainable
society.
research
presents
empirically
validated
model
using
sample
206
responses
drawn
from
South
Asian
Middle
Eastern
countries.
The
study
highlights
strong
influence
digitization
as
involves
use
structural
equation
ADANCO
2.1.
convergence
digitalization,
infrastructure,
economy
represents
transformative
force
reshaping
future
Enabled
by
IoT,
AI,
blockchain
advancements,
this
synergy
creates
self-reinforcing
ecosystem
where
intelligence
resilient
drive
systemic
resilience
regenerative
economic
models.
findings
indicate
that
digital–circular
transition
is
not
just
obligation
but
strategic
imperative
for
long-term
sustainability
resilience.
Language: Английский
Toward Circular Economy: Digital‐Enabled Circular Economy Practices Enhancing the European Enterprise's Performance
Sustainable Development,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 11, 2025
ABSTRACT
As
the
dual
transition
toward
a
circular
economy
(CE)
and
digitalization
becomes
global
megatrend,
intersection
between
CE
practices
digital
technologies
(DTs)
has
attracted
significant
attention.
A
key
unresolved
question
is
whether
how
digital‐enabled
lead
to
greater
financial
benefits
for
firms.
To
answer
this
question,
study
investigates
7235
European
firms
assess
joint
implementation
of
DTs
enhances
firms'
performance,
drawing
on
resource
orchestration
theory.
Our
findings
reveal
that
while
each
boost
performance
individually,
their
combination
leads
significantly
gains.
Using
quantile
regression
model,
we
found
amplify
impact
practices,
particularly
with
superior
performance.
Moreover,
when
pursue
multiple
circularity
objectives,
interaction
even
more
pronounced
in
elevating
In
conclusion,
indicate
strategically
integrate
could
achieve
better
environmental
outcomes,
thereby
enhancing
competitiveness
sustainability.
Language: Английский
Digital technology adoption in circular startups: An integrated framework
Business Strategy & Development,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(3)
Published: Aug. 27, 2024
Abstract
While
the
role
of
digital
technologies
(DTs)
in
facilitating
entrepreneurship
is
well
established,
research
on
understanding
DTs
among
circular
start‐ups
as
part
their
overall
strategy
scarce.
This
vital
from
perspective
emerging
economies,
such
India.
The
study
aims
to
identify
and
analyse
factors
influencing
technology
adoption
using
Technology‐Organisation‐Environment
(TOE)
framework
Technology
Acceptance
Model
(TAM)
form
a
novel
Circular
Startup
Digital
Adoption
(CSDA)
framework.
In
addition
integrating
TOE
TAM,
utilises
systematic
literature
review
with
subject‐matter‐expert
(SME)
consultation
order
determine
CSDA
To
best
authors'
knowledge,
this
first
studies
behind
by
startups
an
economy
perspective,
offering
theoretical,
managerial
policy
implications.
Language: Английский
Do not walk into darkness in greenhushing: A cross‐cultural study on why Chinese and South Korean corporations engage in greenhushing behavior
Business Strategy & Development,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(2)
Published: June 1, 2024
Abstract
This
study
focuses
on
exploring
the
factors
influencing
why
companies
engage
in
greenhushing
decisions
cultural
backgrounds
of
China
and
Republic
Korea.
Structural
equation
modeling
analysis
indicates
that
these
two
countries,
reputational
risk
not
only
directly
leads
to
corporate
behavior,
but
also
exerts
its
influence
through
conservatism
as
a
mediating
factor.
Reputational
causes
exhibit
conservatism,
which
turn
adoption
behavior.
Furthermore,
tests
for
moderation
effects
revealed
that,
Chinese
sample
data,
transparent
information
disclosure
mechanism
has
ability
mitigate
impact
well
alleviate
In
South
Korean
can
moderate
Finally,
fsQCA
method
is
tested
derive
different
configurations
pathways
lead
strong
emergence
behavior
Korea,
identify
most
influential
pathways.
provides
substantial
theoretical
support
further
exploration
causal
mechanisms
promotion
cross‐cultural
comparisons
learning
international
environmental
management
field.
addition,
rich
empirical
guidance
decision‐making
policy
formulation.
The
findings
highlight
standardization
strengthening
will
be
an
important
direction
future
development.
Language: Английский
The Impact of Big Data on SME Performance: A Systematic Review
Mpho Kgakatsi,
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Onthatile Galeboe,
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Kopo Molelekwa
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et al.
Businesses,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(4), P. 632 - 695
Published: Nov. 14, 2024
Big
Data
(BD)
has
emerged
as
a
pivotal
tool
for
small
and
medium-sized
enterprises
(SMEs),
offering
substantial
benefits
in
enhancing
business
performance
growth.
This
review
investigates
the
impact
of
BD
on
SMEs,
specifically
focusing
improvement,
economic
performance,
revenue
The
objective
this
systematic
is
to
evaluate
drivers
barriers
adoption
SMEs
assess
its
overall
operational
efficiency
outcomes.
A
comprehensive
93
research
papers
published
between
2014
2024
was
conducted
using
Preferred
Reporting
Items
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses
(PRISMA)
framework.
methodology
included
detailed
analysis
approaches,
addressing
biases
gaps
literature.
led
significant
improvements
efficiency,
generation,
competitiveness.
However,
studies
reveal
persistent
challenges,
such
limited
financial
resources
technical
expertise.
identified
reporting
bias,
with
47%
quantitative
methods,
28%
employing
case
studies,
mixed-method
qualitative
underrepresented
(22%
17%,
respectively).
imbalance
highlights
potential
overreliance
which
may
limit
depth
insights
gained.
While
offers
considerable
driving
innovation
competitiveness
current
methodological
resource-related
crucial
fully
harness
benefits.
Future
should
focus
diverse
approaches
provide
holistic
understanding
BD’s
SMEs.
Language: Английский
Navigating through processes: a bibliometric landscape of BPM in human resources
Business Process Management Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 30, 2024
Purpose
This
study
aims
to
bridge
the
gap
in
existing
literature
by
exploring
BPM
practices
applied
HRM
optimize
organizational
performance,
identifying
key
thematic
clusters
and
highlighting
potential
areas
for
future
research.
Design/methodology/approach
After
applying
inclusion
exclusion
criteria,
177
papers
on
were
selected.
sample
was
used
a
bibliometric
assessment
based
co-occurrence
of
terms
technique.
We
also
described
studies
HRM.
Findings
The
analysis
identified
five
theoretical
clusters,
highlighted
benefits
enhancing
HRM,
such
as
improved
leadership,
knowledge
management,
sustainability,
performance
talent
management
noted
challenges
implementation.
Originality/value
By
synthesizing
literature,
this
research
enriches
scholarly
understanding
offers
practical
insights
HR
practitioners
aiming
performance.
findings
emphasize
importance
considering
human-centric
perspectives
provide
guidance
professionals
enhance
through
practices.
Language: Английский