International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management: Volume 73 Issue 9

Organization agility: a literature review and research agenda

Jyoti Motwani, Aakanksha Katatria

The purpose of this literature review paper is to explore the concept of organization agility and its relevance in today's dynamic business environment. By conducting an in-depth…

Exploring the effect of dynamic capabilities on operational excellence, moderated by environmental dynamism in the apparel industry

Manori Pathmalatha Kovilage, Saman Yapa, Champa Hewagamage

The effect of dynamic capabilities on operational excellence and the moderating effect of environmental dynamism on the relationship between operational excellence and dynamic…

Influence of working capital efficiency on firm’s composite financial performance: evidence from India

Shiv Shankar Kumar, Kumar Sanjay Sawarni, Subrata Roy, Naresh G

The objective of this paper is to investigate the effect of working capital efficiency (WCE) and its components on the composite financial performance of a sample of Indian firms.

Does social capital affect supply chain performance? Establishing an underlying mechanism and a boundary condition

Aisha Chohan, Ghulam Hussain, Imran Shafique

This study examines the direct and indirect effects of social capital on supply chain performance via supply chain quality integration (SCQI), which refers to integrating supply…

The influence of transformational leadership on organizational performance and knowledge management capability

Salma Mousabbeh Aldhaheri, Syed Zamberi Ahmad

Knowledge management is a common practice in organizations, with empirical evidence suggesting that organizations value the breadth of their knowledge capabilities. This study…

Strategic drivers of innovation as a lever for the competitiveness of agribusiness to face COVID-19

Alessandra Schopf da Silveira, Carmen Brum Rosa, Julio Cezar Mairesse Siluk

This work sought to analyze targeted innovation strategies used during the pandemic to maintain companies’ competitiveness.

A positive psychological approach for improving the well-being and performance of employees

Rajasekhar David, Sharda Singh, Sitamma Mikkilineni, Neuza Ribeiro

Today’s competitive business world presents unanticipated challenges to enterprises worldwide. So, the well-being of the employees may be a sustained competitive edge for…

Impact of inventory management on SME performance: a systematic review

Rashmi Ranjan Panigrahi, Avinash K. Shrivastava, Sai Sudhakar Nudurupati

Effective inventory management is crucial for SMEs due to limited resources and higher risks like cash flow, storage space, and stockouts. Hence, the aim is to explore how…

Development of in-country logistics performance index for emerging economies: a case of Indian states

Nikesh Nayak, Pushpesh Pant, Sarada Prasad Sarmah, Raj Tulshan

Logistics sector is recognized as one of the core enablers of the economic development of a nation. However, inefficiency in logistics operations impedes the achievement of…

Factors affecting judicial system efficiency: a systematic mapping review with a focus on Italy

Monica Giancotti, Giorgia Rotundo, Marianna Mauro

European justice systems are facing a dramatic performance crisis due to the frequent inability to resolve cases without incurring unreasonable delays and backlogs. In this…

Implementing organizational performance measurement systems: measures and success strategies

Heather Keathley-Herring, Eileen Van Aken, Geert Letens

This study assesses performance measurement (PM) system implementation efforts across various organizational contexts and investigates which factors are critical to achieving…

Business scholars’ time allocation under the lens of the self-managed approach of academic’s role and the outcome-focused perspective of university’s strategic management

Nabil Amara, Mehdi Rhaiem

This article explores whether six broad categories of activities undertaken by Canadian business scholars’ academics: publications record, citations record, teaching load…

The effects of staffing on company performance results: the mediating role of HRM outcomes in the specific contexts

Marzena Stor

The main goal of the article is to determine the mediating role of HRM outcomes in the relationships between staffing the organization and company performance results and to…