Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Excellence: Examining the Serial Mediation of Green Entrepreneurial Orientation and Differentiation Strategy DOI Open Access
Junaid Aftab, Monica Veneziani, Feng Wei

et al.

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 8, 2025

ABSTRACT Due to increasing pressure implement sustainable practices, firms often exhibit reluctance and indecision, mainly driven by concerns about profit reduction. This study examines clarifies how can utilize corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices integrating additional strategies enhance performance. Specifically, we examine CSR improve firm performance through the serial mediation of green entrepreneurial orientation (GEO) differentiation strategy. Additionally, role innovation as a moderator is investigated. Data from 442 small‐ medium‐sized enterprises were analyzed using “structural equation modeling” technique. Grounded in resource‐based view, results confirm effect GEO strategy between Furthermore, positively affects both Surprisingly, show that does not moderate either (a) influence on or (b) relationship The contribute literature demonstrating interplay CSR, GEO, innovation, enhances These findings also challenge prevailing assumption universally moderates indicators, highlighting instead its moderating context‐specific applicable. A key takeaway for managers implementing enables generate substantial benefits firms.

Language: Английский

Spatial Evolution Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Urban Green Innovation in China DOI

Wen-bin Peng,

Xinyi Su,

Yueliang Tang

et al.

Chinese Geographical Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 30, 2025

Language: Английский

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Uncertainty and Green Innovation Nexus: The Moderating Influence of Ownership Structure and Product Market Competition DOI Open Access
Muhammad Arif Khan, Bin Meng, Irfan Ullah

et al.

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 21, 2025

ABSTRACT Recently, there has been a growing interest among researchers, academics, and corporations regarding whether how uncertainties influence corporate decision‐making. This study seeks to explore various forms of uncertainty, including firm‐specific uncertainty (Fs_u), market‐based (M_u), economic policy (Ep_u), green innovation. also examines state ownership product market competition moderate the relationship between Using sample Chinese‐listed manufacturing firms from 2003 2020, findings show that (Fs_u, M_u, Ep_u) negatively affect negative effect is weakened by ownership, whereas strengthened competition. The results remain consistent valid following thorough robustness checks additional analyses. research contributes real options theory delineating internal external impede

Language: Английский

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Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Excellence: Examining the Serial Mediation of Green Entrepreneurial Orientation and Differentiation Strategy DOI Open Access
Junaid Aftab, Monica Veneziani, Feng Wei

et al.

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 8, 2025

ABSTRACT Due to increasing pressure implement sustainable practices, firms often exhibit reluctance and indecision, mainly driven by concerns about profit reduction. This study examines clarifies how can utilize corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices integrating additional strategies enhance performance. Specifically, we examine CSR improve firm performance through the serial mediation of green entrepreneurial orientation (GEO) differentiation strategy. Additionally, role innovation as a moderator is investigated. Data from 442 small‐ medium‐sized enterprises were analyzed using “structural equation modeling” technique. Grounded in resource‐based view, results confirm effect GEO strategy between Furthermore, positively affects both Surprisingly, show that does not moderate either (a) influence on or (b) relationship The contribute literature demonstrating interplay CSR, GEO, innovation, enhances These findings also challenge prevailing assumption universally moderates indicators, highlighting instead its moderating context‐specific applicable. A key takeaway for managers implementing enables generate substantial benefits firms.

Language: Английский

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0