Driving circular economy adoption through top management commitment and organisational motivation: a quantitative study on small- and medium-sized enterprises DOI

Salam Al Rawashdeh,

Mohamed Nasaj, Syed Zamberi Ahmad

et al.

International journal of organizational analysis, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 4, 2024

Purpose This paper aims to influence top management commitment and organisational motivation on small- medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs) adoption of circular economy practices in the United Arab Emirates. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from 438 middle- higher-level managers, owners, directors chief executive officers SMEs through an online survey. The theoretical model was tested using structural equation modelling. Findings results reveal positive relationships between commitment, adoption. Furthermore, partially mediates impact adoption, highlighting importance both direct indirect influences leadership. Originality/value study contributes emerging discourse markets by offering insights for policymakers, industry stakeholders aiming sustainable growth amidst resource constraints.

Language: Английский

Drivers of Waste Separation Behavior in Urban Bangladesh: Leveraging Social Norms and Environmental Awareness for Circular Economy Success DOI
Syed Shah Alam, Inamul Haque, Husam Ahmad Kokash

et al.

Circular Economy and Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 3, 2025

Language: Английский

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Advancing Circular Economy Implementation in Malaysian SMEs: The Role of Financial Resources, Operational Alignment, and Absorptive Capacity DOI
Saif Ahmed,

Nilufar Ahsan,

Syed Shah Alam

et al.

Circular Economy and Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 13, 2025

Language: Английский

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Sustainability in small and medium enterprises: A circular economy approach using cloud computing DOI
Nidhi Shridhar Natrajan, Rinku Sanjeev, Rishabh Upendra Jain

et al.

Business Strategy & Development, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(2)

Published: April 22, 2024

Abstract Sustainable production and consumption are the need of hour. Adopting Circular Economy (CE) approach fosters sustainable business practices. Cloud computing is a new way storage application deployment. enables processes, which in turn contributes towards effective implementation Approach to Business Practices (CABP). The current study aims understand potential cloud foster circular economy practices Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs). We conducted Systematic review 186 scholarly articles published Web Science (WOS), selected using PRISMA framework. scientometric analysis on sources, authors country level thematic pinpoint further research areas. This was followed by detailed literature concept an evaluation its emerging economies. paper proposes integrated framework grounded two approaches, that is, Technology, Organization Environment (TOE) institutional isomorphism as determinants adoption CE implementation. proposed model explores impact forces various parameters TOE, thereby culminating Computing SMEs. would encourage leaders managers SMEs adopt for competitive advantage achieve together. cloud‐based applications has great industrial economic progress with minimum damage ecosystem, furthering sustainability achieving Development Goals (SDGs).

Language: Английский

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6
Relationship among Industrial IoT, Circular Supply Chain Management Practices and Sustainable Performance of Manufacturing Companies: an Empirical Study DOI
Syed Shah Alam, Muhammad Latif, Husam Ahmad Kokash

et al.

Circular Economy and Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 22, 2025

Language: Английский

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0
Sustainable Decision‐Making in SMEs of the Textile Industry: Integrating Methodologies, Practices, and Barriers DOI
Israel Naranjo, Rocío de la Torre, Andrés Boza

et al.

Business Strategy and the Environment, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 22, 2025

ABSTRACT Despite its economic importance, the textile industry is one of most polluting sectors. This study addresses critical gap in understanding sustainable decision‐making SMEs, where decision processes often remain informal and lack structured frameworks. It seeks to identify decisions made productive environments that incorporate environmental, economic, social sustainability, while also exploring those overlook these dimensions. Through a systematic literature review, research examines key themes such as (i) for development SMEs; (ii) supply chain management industry; (iii) practices achieve SDGs; (iv) social, sustainability SMEs. The analysis explores commonly used pillars related products, processes, organizations; categorizes aspects, strategies, indicators, barriers faced by identifies types decisions, methodologies, criteria can guide companies toward sustainability. findings highlight predominance environmental dimension, with life cycle assessment, circular economy, business models being well‐defined practices. Decision‐making methodologies rely on multiattribute (MADM), particularly analytic hierarchy process (AHP). However, use mathematical programming remains limited. paper provides valuable resource improving initiatives SMEs connecting categorized elements production

Language: Английский

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Advancing Circular Economy: G20 Nations’ Path Towards 12th Sustainable Development Goal DOI
Jéssica Suárez Campoli, Tatiana Kimura Kodama, Marcelo Seido Nagano

et al.

Circular Economy and Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 22, 2024

Language: Английский

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3
Unveiling the Determinant of Humanized Business Intention Among Malaysia SMEs DOI Creative Commons

Dzuljastri Abdul Razak,

Suhaimi Mhd. Sarif, Abdullah Sarwar

et al.

Administrative Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(2), P. 47 - 47

Published: Feb. 6, 2025

This study investigates the factors influencing intention to humanize business practices among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia. Drawing upon Theory of Planned Behavior, four key were examined: attitude toward humanizing practices, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, human practice knowledge. A quantitative research approach was employed, with data collected through self-administered questionnaires distributed 250 SME owners managers Klang Valley region. The results, analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), revealed that all significantly influenced SMEs. Specifically, control emerged as strongest predictor, followed by attitude, knowledge, norms. findings underscore importance fostering positive attitudes, leveraging social influences, enhancing promoting knowledge humane facilitate adoption human-centered approaches operations. contributes a deeper understanding drivers provides practical insights for policymakers stakeholders sustainable ethical practices.

Language: Английский

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Driving circular economy adoption through top management commitment and organisational motivation: a quantitative study on small- and medium-sized enterprises DOI

Salam Al Rawashdeh,

Mohamed Nasaj, Syed Zamberi Ahmad

et al.

International journal of organizational analysis, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 4, 2024

Purpose This paper aims to influence top management commitment and organisational motivation on small- medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs) adoption of circular economy practices in the United Arab Emirates. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from 438 middle- higher-level managers, owners, directors chief executive officers SMEs through an online survey. The theoretical model was tested using structural equation modelling. Findings results reveal positive relationships between commitment, adoption. Furthermore, partially mediates impact adoption, highlighting importance both direct indirect influences leadership. Originality/value study contributes emerging discourse markets by offering insights for policymakers, industry stakeholders aiming sustainable growth amidst resource constraints.

Language: Английский

Citations

1