Intentions to Create Green Start-Ups for Collection of Unwanted Drugs: An Empirical Study

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(7), P. 2797 - 2797

Published: March 27, 2024

Drug waste poses a real threat to human health and the environment. Therefore, recycling sustainability scholars have recently sought practical solutions drug problem. Furthermore, several governments made significant efforts reduce negative effects of waste, such as establishing programs take back unwanted drugs (expired unused) for (i.e., reuse or redispersing). However, many these failed achieve their goals. In this context, it is expected that creating green start-ups collect will contribute solving Accordingly, study aims investigate antecedents intentions create collecting drugs. To end, authors integrate start-up self-efficacy collection-related knowledge constructs into theory planned behavior (TPB). Using self-administered paper questionnaire relying on convenience sample, data were collected from 328 students in six Algerian universities. A hierarchical multiple regression was conducted test proposed model. Theresults revealed perceived behavioral control (PBC) (β = 0.187, p < 0.001), attitudes 0.182, 0.002), 0.169, 0.161, subjective norms 0.088, 0.05) positive effect intention conclusion, contributes reducing by investigating drivers our provide valuable insights hospitals, pharmacies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, environmental protection associations, stakeholders interested reverse logistics.

Language: Английский

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Moderating role of technological turbulence between green product innovation, green process innovation and performance of SMEs

Discover Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(1)

Published: Oct. 14, 2024

Innovation in green technologies is a key factor propelling Jordanian sustainable development the small and medium enterprises for achieving sustainability. Jordan considered as hub of enterprises, however, despite technological advancements efforts government, are scarcely catering aspect activities researchers have paid less attention towards same. Green product process innovation mode choices drawn enough recently, but limited thoroughly examined pathways through which transmitted to enterprises' performance. two main streams that can enhance The current research builds framework SMEs performance based on following earlier been conducted context developed countries. It conducts an empirical analysis using responses 384 manufacturing sector Jordan. findings demonstrate perform better when products processes innovated. One significant moderating variable over paths turbulence. contribute understanding implications designing policies promote development.

Language: Английский

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Green entrepreneurial orientation and technological green innovation: does resources orchestration capability matter?

The Bottom Line Managing Library Finances, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 37(1), P. 45 - 70

Published: Feb. 27, 2024

Purpose Although green entrepreneurial orientation (GEO) has received much attention, it is unclear whether affects technological innovation (GI). Therefore, this study aims to understand how GEO GI, with its dimensions product (GPRODI) and process (GPROCI), as well explore resource orchestration capability (ROC) moderates the relationships between them. Design/methodology/approach Based on a cross-sectional survey design, data were gathered from 177 managers of large manufacturing firms in Yemen analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling via SmartPLS software. Findings The results revealed that positively both GPRODI GPROCI, higher effect GPROCI. Importantly, ROC does, fact, moderate link GPRODI. Research limitations/implications This research adds knowledge by combining GEO, GI into unified framework, considering perspectives resource-based view theory. However, study’s use makes impossible infer causes. because all have effects time empirical framework cannot account for. Practical implications findings provide valuable insights for executives decision makers companies, who are expected show increasing interest adopting their organisations. suggests environmentally-conscious can enhance efforts embracing ROC. Social By proposed carry out activities ways do not harm environmental societal well-being, simply achieving high economic performance no longer sufficient. Originality/value Theoretically, offer an in-depth understanding role domain indicating promote In addition, shed new light boundaries perspective Furthermore, present important aiming comprehension leveraging foster GI.

Language: Английский

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Exploring Institutional Pressures, Green Innovation, and Sustainable Performance: Examining the Mediated Moderation Role of Entrepreneurial Orientation

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(5), P. 2058 - 2058

Published: March 1, 2024

This study aims to understand the multifaceted role of entrepreneurial orientation between institutional pressures, green innovation, and sustainable performance by using theory entrepreneurship perspective as a comprehensive theoretical lens. To be more specific, this not only analyzes impact pressures consisting regulatory, normative, cognitive on innovation mediating effect but also examines moderating performance. Empirical results based survey data from 483 listed firms in China indicate positive confirm orientation. Meanwhile, performance, showed significant negative effect. Our findings show that can drive corporate suggest help achieve encouraging them challenge innovative environmental practices pressure. On other hand, have had enough high undermine because it increase risk.

Language: Английский

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Empowering sustainability: green entrepreneurial orientation, innovative strategies, culture and operational performance

Management Decision, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 18, 2025

Purpose The research purpose is to investigate the impact of green entrepreneurial orientation (GEO) on operational performance (OP) in renewable energy companies, with a particular focus mediating roles innovation strategy (GIS) and culture (GIC). Design/methodology/approach Data were collected through interactive surveys 338 middle senior managers companies prioritizing sustainability. relationships between variables analyzed using SmartPLS Jamovi software, which facilitates structural equation modeling. Findings analysis revealed that GEO had significant positive both GIS GIC, followed by OP. It supported hypotheses GIC positively influence OP, their important role transforming efforts into success confirmed. Research limitations/implications limited findings may not be generalizable other sectors. Future could expand scope include different industries geographic contexts. Additionally, dimensional studies can provide deeper insights long-term effects GEO, Practical implications suggest should encourage strong towards practices. Emphasizing strategies developing within organizations lead improved supporting overall sustainability goals. Originality/value provides comprehensive framework for understanding drivers OP sector, providing new perspective combining cultural elements. originality lies application these concepts an industry where very important.

Language: Английский

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Unleashing environmental performance: The impact of green entrepreneurial motivation on small enterprises

Frontiers in Environmental Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: April 11, 2023

Background: Environmental degradation has been annoying, pressuring enterprises to look for innovative ways improve their operations, methods and products. Aim: This research identifies the key factors contributing developing behaviour among small in Saudi Arabia effect on environmental performance (EP). Method: The study collected a sample of 284 from different types operating Arabia. data were analysed using partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). Results: revealed interesting results. It was found that green entrepreneurial motivation (GEM) can positively significantly influence innovation (GI) as well performance. also affect Finally, could mediate relationship between Also, Knowledge sharing (KS) moderate innovation. Conclusion: concluded by providing several recommendations policymakers

Language: Английский

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Sustaining the future: How green capabilities and digitalization drive sustainability in modern business

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(1), P. e24158 - e24158

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

In recent years, the unprecedented growth in environmental vulnerabilities has made firms realize need for protection. With this, rapid surge ecological preservation worldwide businesses divert their focus toward greener practices that ensure firm's financial and performance. This study examines relationships between green management strategies (green dynamic capabilities, internal supply chain technology adoption), organizational outcomes, specifically The data was collected from 471 employees working manufacturing firms. Utilizing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method via Smart-PLS, our findings show importance of integrating management, adoption to enhance both outcomes under moderating role industry dynamism knowledge acquisition.

Language: Английский

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An Analysis of Eco-Innovation Capabilities among Small and Medium Enterprises in Malaysia

Administrative Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(4), P. 113 - 113

Published: April 17, 2023

The objective of this study is to look at how Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are applying eco-innovation capabilities in order sustain their business performance. Eco-innovation represented by five different types practices, with the indication unexpected circumstances: eco-product innovation, eco-process eco-organisational eco-marketing eco-technology innovation. qualitative research approach was used study, content analysis based on in-depth interviews six top-level managers/owners manufacturing SMEs. According data, more than half SMEs acquired continue performance thrive sector, while having confront certain hurdles due unforeseen situations. findings, encourage engage waste management, recycling or reusing resources, development, sustainable goods that utilize customer requests, use environment management machines. Thus, findings may aid efforts government agencies, policymakers, top-tier building an exceptional innovation platform which rely for assistance support preserving future beyond.

Language: Английский

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Examining the Relationship between Green Mindfulness, Spiritual Intelligence, and Environmental Self Identity: Unveiling the Path to Green Entrepreneurial Intention

Administrative Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(10), P. 226 - 226

Published: Oct. 19, 2023

As inculcating green intention and behaviour among individuals, particularly potential entrepreneurs (students), has recently become a hot topic of discussion, it is essential to contribute this debate by offering empirical evidence. Accordingly, the objective study examine how mindfulness (GM) spiritual intelligence (SPI) enhance environmental self-identity (ESI). This also examined role GM SPI in developing entrepreneurial (GEI). The investigated whether ESI could mediate relationship between GM, SPI, GEI. gathered information from 202 students at King Faisal University’s Business Administration Applied Colleges Saudi Arabia using self-administered questionnaire for these objectives. employed partial least-squares structural equation modeling analyse data. revealed some interesting findings. It was discovered that direct significant positive association with Furthermore, reported connection ESI, but no existence meaningful Finally, when examining mediating played inability At same time, able fully provides set recommendations policymakers other stakeholders. considered one few studies investigating key factors influencing GEI students.

Language: Английский

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The Integration of Sustainable Technology and Big Data Analytics in Saudi Arabian SMEs: A Path to Improved Business Performance

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(8), P. 3209 - 3209

Published: April 11, 2024

Big data analytics technology offers significant opportunities for innovation and performance improvement small- medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in competitive environments. However, reaping these benefits requires the adoption of such technologies by SMEs. This study investigates factors influencing big Saudi Arabian SMEs service manufacturing sectors, with a particular focus on role facilitating sustainable enabling business performance. Data were collected from managers Arabia using quantitative method. The proposed hypotheses tested structural equation modeling SmartPLS 4.0. findings reveal that security management support significantly influence perceived ease use usefulness Perceived influences analytics. Furthermore, was predictor Additionally, revealed influenced insights obtained this can be useful industries Arabia, particularly regarding key factor determines SME market.

Language: Английский

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