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RAUSP Management Journal, vol. 59 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2531-0488

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Publication date: 24 February 2022

Simone R. Barakat, João Maurício G. Boaventura and Marcelo L.D.S. Gabriel

This paper investigates specific organizational capabilities related to stakeholder relationship capability and the effect of the latter on value creation.

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Purpose

This paper investigates specific organizational capabilities related to stakeholder relationship capability and the effect of the latter on value creation.

Design/methodology/approach

The authors propose and test whether organizational capabilities related to knowledge, engagement, moral and adaptation are positively related to stakeholder relationship capability. The authors then test the effect of stakeholder relationship capability on the creation of greater value for stakeholders. The study tests the hypotheses with paneled data composed of a sample of 116 publicly traded companies in Brazil for a total of 275 observations taken over three years.

Findings

The findings show that there is a positive and significant relationship between knowledge, engagement, moral and adaptation capabilities and stakeholder relationship capability. Stakeholder relationship capability has been shown to have a positive and significant effect on greater value creation for stakeholders.

Practical implications

Analysis of the processes and practices that serve as the basis for each capability is meaningful for managerial practices, as it offers a more detailed understanding of the routines pertaining to each capability. Practical discussions on operational procedure levels are a meaningful and attainable way for managers to apply stakeholder theory.

Originality/value

The investigation of the specific capabilities enabling value creation between the company and its stakeholders contributes to the discussion of the connections between stakeholder theory and the resource-based view (RBV).

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Management Decision, vol. 60 no. 8
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0025-1747

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Publication date: 17 October 2016

Simone R. Barakat, Giuliana Isabella, João Maurício Gama Boaventura and José Afonso Mazzon

The purpose of this paper is to examine the association between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and employee satisfaction. The study proposes and empirically tests two…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to examine the association between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and employee satisfaction. The study proposes and empirically tests two hypotheses: that CSR is positively associated with employee satisfaction, and that organizational image mediates the relationship between CSR and employee satisfaction.

Design/methodology/approach

The hypotheses were tested through regression analyses, using data from 85,167 questionnaires completed by employees at 381 Brazilian companies, as well as data pertaining to the “breadth” of CSR engagement of those same companies.

Findings

The results of this study provide evidence that CSR-oriented actions undertaken by companies will lead to a better organizational image, and this, in turn, will lead to greater employee satisfaction.

Practical implications

Because employee behaviour influences organizational outcomes and higher job satisfaction may lead to greater employee commitment to organizational goals and values, understanding the impact of CSR on employee satisfaction is relevant to corporate performance.

Originality/value

The study contributes to the body of empirical research on CSR by investigating the underlying mechanisms linking CSR with employee behaviour. Scholars in the area of CSR regularly explore the outcomes and impacts of CSR actions on internal and external stakeholders. However, the impacts of CSR for a critical group of stakeholders – namely, employees – and its underlying mechanisms are understudied in the CSR literature.

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Management Decision, vol. 54 no. 9
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0025-1747

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Publication date: 2 October 2017

Renato J. Orsato, Simone R. Barakat and José Guilherme F. de Campos

This paper aims to investigate how organizational learning (OL) affects the development of anticipatory adaptation to climate change in companies. Because the need to learn…

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This paper aims to investigate how organizational learning (OL) affects the development of anticipatory adaptation to climate change in companies. Because the need to learn increases in circumstances of greater uncertainty such as the case of climate change, one of the processes that can explain different levels of anticipatory adaptation to climate change (AACC) by companies is OL.

Design/methodology/approach

The research uses a case study design. Following the procedures of qualitative sampling, an exemplary case of organizational adaptation to climate change in a sector that is extremely affected by the impacts of weather events was chosen. Empirical data collection includes semi-structured interviews and the collection of private and public documents. Such data were analyzed through thematic analysis.

Findings

The process of OL for anticipatory adaptation to climate change presents substantial differences from the traditional OL process presented by the specialized literature. In particular, the concepts of single- and double-loop learning were challenging to fit into the learning processes required for AACC.

Originality/value

Organizations have historically been working towards the adaption to external unforeseen events, but anticipatory adaptation to climate change presents new challenges and requires new forms of learning. Previous research has examined the interplay between learning and climate change adaptation, especially at the inter-organizational level. By developing research at the organizational level, this paper addresses a gap in the literature and shows that the required learning to adapt to climate change differs from the traditional learning, described in the management literature.

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International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management, vol. 9 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1756-8692

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Publication date: 7 July 2020

Taiguara de Freitas Langrafe, Simone Ruchdi Barakat, Fabricio Stocker and Joao Maurício Gama Boaventura

This paper aims to empirically verify whether the development of improved relationships between higher education institutions (HEIs) and their stakeholders based on the principles…

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Purpose

This paper aims to empirically verify whether the development of improved relationships between higher education institutions (HEIs) and their stakeholders based on the principles of stakeholder theory creates more value.

Design/methodology/approach

The methods involve a quantitative approach, with the data collection being carried out through a survey of 88 heads of HEIs in Brazil. The paper uses the Spearman’s correlation coefficient to analyze the data and test the hypotheses.

Findings

The findings reinforce the arguments found in the stakeholder theory literature, in which relationships are based on the following principles: knowledge and information sharing, mutual trust, involvement in the decision-makin g process and alignment of stakeholders’ interests in the strategic planning process, all of which create more value for organizations.

Practical implications

This study seeks to improve the knowledge of stakeholder theory in relation to HEIs. It identifies the stakeholder relationships that create the most value and have the potential to generate a sustainable competitive advantage. The results can help managers to improve their relationships with stakeholders and may encourage the implementation of practices and policies that consider stakeholders’ influence on the strategic direction of HEIs.

Social implications

The studies present a social contribution by evidencing the importance of the development of best practices, processes and strategies in the management of educational institutions, which are important actors in the development of society.

Originality/value

The originality of this paper is that it empirically tests the principles of stakeholder theory and their relationships with value creation for organizations in the higher education context. Whilst stakeholder theory has been explored in multiples contexts, there is a lack of studies addressing stakeholder management in HEIs.

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The Bottom Line, vol. 33 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0888-045X

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Publication date: 14 January 2025

Tais Provensi, Maiara Lais Marcon, Simone Sehnem, Lucila M.S. Campos and Adriane Farias S.L. de Queiroz

This study aims to analyze how the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) guidelines and the Circular Economy (CE) are being internalized in the companies that are part of the…

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This study aims to analyze how the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) guidelines and the Circular Economy (CE) are being internalized in the companies that are part of the Corporate Sustainability Index – ISE B3, from the perspective of the stakeholder theory.

Design/methodology/approach

Using a qualitative approach, the research was developed with data analysis collected from multiple sources: documentary research in sustainability reports and websites, application of a survey, and conducting in-depth interviews with managers of ISE organizations.

Findings

ESG practices are internalized in the companies surveyed, highlighting aspects of waste management, relationship with communities and anti-corruption. CE practices are still at an early or intermediate stage of adoption. It was identified that in the ESG and circular dynamics, suppliers, customers and employees are primary stakeholders, which have a direct influence on the sustainability context of organizations. Integrating ESG with CE principles provides a systemic view of sustainability, going beyond fragmented approaches that treat ESG and CE as isolated initiatives.

Originality/value

The contribution of the study is associated with managerial support for decision-making. The practical examples presented can be used as a benchmarking parameter, contributing to the planning of organizations that are in the process of transition to CE. The focus on the Brazilian Stock Exchange’s Corporate Sustainability Index (ISE B3) is an original contribution, given that most studies on CE and ESG focus on developed economies or specific sectors. The study offers valuable insights into how Brazilian companies – which operate in the context of regulatory challenges.

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Benchmarking: An International Journal, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1463-5771

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Publication date: 26 June 2024

Carine Dalla Valle, Simone Alves Pacheco de Campos, Leander Luiz Klein, Daniele Medianeira Rizzetti and Nathália da Silva Sotero

This paper aims to analyze the impact of green people management (GPM) practices on the development of organizational competencies for sustainability in Brazilian publicly traded…

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Purpose

This paper aims to analyze the impact of green people management (GPM) practices on the development of organizational competencies for sustainability in Brazilian publicly traded companies.

Design/methodology/approach

To validate the proposed model and hypotheses, a quantitative-descriptive methodological strategy was adopted, empirically investigated through a survey with publicly traded companies listed on B3 S.A. (Brazil, Stock and Exchange). The collected data were analyzed using exploratory factor analysis and multiple linear regression.

Findings

The results indicate that green ability has a positive impact on the development of strategic and systemic competence for sustainability. Green motivation has a negative impact on the development of systemic and economic competencies for sustainability. Green opportunity positively impacts the development of strategic, systemic and economic competencies for sustainability.

Practical implications

In terms of academic contributions, this study allowed for an empirical and comprehensive evaluation of variables related to GPM practices and their impact on the development of organizational competencies for sustainability, in line with the research agenda of the management field, focusing on outcomes for individuals (employees) and organizations.

Originality/value

The identification and possible implementation of certain GPM practices as a way to boost recruitment, selection, evaluation, rewards, recognition and involvement of individuals with green values and objectives, minimizing environmental and societal impacts, represent the main managerial and social contribution.

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Social Responsibility Journal, vol. 20 no. 9
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1747-1117

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Publication date: 8 August 2024

Jose-Luis Hervas-Oliver, Juan Antonio Antonio Márquez García, García-Chamizo F. and Ronald Rojas-Alvarado

The purpose of this study is to explore and conducts a critical literature review to answer a fundamental question in the industrial district literature: are clusters and…

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Purpose

The purpose of this study is to explore and conducts a critical literature review to answer a fundamental question in the industrial district literature: are clusters and industrial (clusters/IDs) driving sustainability innovation? By intersecting different yet related strands of literature, the authors take stock of what the authors know about sustainability innovation in clusters/IDs.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper reviews the literature for conceptualizing sustainability innovation in clusters/districts.

Findings

Insights point out that the sustainability innovation process (development and diffusion) in clusters/IDs and their firms couples into mainstream cluster/IDs framework; clusters/IDs enable sustainability innovation through usual mechanisms, fostering collective change toward sustainability innovation, vis-à-vis other settings and strengthening firm sustainability innovation and performance. Sustainability innovation in clusters/IDs requires coupling different multi-scalar institutional systems effectively, and the cooperation of local organizations and policymakers for co-designing dedicated policies. Collective actions are important and firm heterogeneity needs to be considered in the clusters/IDs framework.

Originality/value

This study is original because it provides state-of-the-art on sustainability innovation in clusters/districts, enabling the topic to advance in this direction.

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Competitiveness Review: An International Business Journal , vol. 34 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1059-5422

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