Influence Of Stakeholders Research Articles

A theoretical approach to address environmental management accounting implementation barriers in small and medium enterprises in developing countries

AbstractUniversal approaches to implementing environmental management accounting (EMA) have resulted in a paradigm shift in managing the physical and monetary aspects of the environment globally. While in developing countries, large enterprises continue to lead in implementing EMA, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are finding it difficult to optimally benefit from embracing EMA. Hence, various players such as policymakers, academics, and environmental experts promote the establishment of new approaches that SMEs can apply to overcome a wide range of barriers inhibiting the successful implementation of EMA. Theories of small business growth, such as stakeholder and institutional, resource-based, and knowledge-based theories, advocate that an enterprise's success depends on the influence of stakeholders' expectations and institutional requirements and the management of the available resources and relevant expertise. A customised framework for applying these four (4) theories to understand the position of SMEs regarding EMA implementation barriers and the approach to address them is lacking. Therefore, in this article, we used a systematic literature review (SLR) using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Literature Review (PRISMA) to define the main aspects of these four (4) theories in the context of EMA implementation and identify EMA implementation barriers confronting SMEs. We recommend that SMEs consider applying the proposed framework to address EMA implementation barriers. The outcomes presented have implications for SME owners, government, environmental regulators, and large enterprises in establishing strong networks to encourage the implementation of EMA across the business spectrum.

Statistical Analyses of the Attitude of Interested Parties to Marketing Strategies of Azerbaijan Universities

Purpose: The purpose of this study , which examines the quality of educational services and the attitude of interested parties to the marketing strategies applied to increase this quality, is to determine the satisfaction provided by the quality of educational services defined by revealing the expectations of stakeholders in the position of customers from these educational services during the application of the marketing strategy related to educational services. When studying in the context of the quality of education in Azerbaijan, the main purpose of the study is to study the attitude of stakeholders to the marketing strategies applied in the education sector of our country. Method: Our study is made up of people who are over 16 years old and are studying in Azerbaijan's higher education institutions. The questionnaire method used for data collection will be effective in obtaining direct information from the respondents. The survey process was carried out in a visual form. 409 people participated in the survey. Most of the respondents are between 16-40 years old. In order to avoid any loss of information, it was mandatory to answer all the questions that will be used in the analysis, and for this reason, the mentioned 213 respondents answered all the main necessary survey questions. The data collection process took place from January 8, 2024 to January 28, 2024. The survey consists of 56 questions and is divided into 2 parts: demographic questions and statistical questions. Quantities corresponding to the questions were calculated in SPSS. Results and Discussion: By evaluating the results and impact of marketing strategies in the field of education in Azerbaijan, it can help to create prospects for development in the field of education and cooperation of interested partners in the region. Also, the main goal is to develop and analyze marketing strategies in the field of education in Azerbaijan and to clarify the role and influence of stakeholders in this process. All this can contribute to the development of more effective educational marketing strategies and a better education system. Research Implications: The conducted research and the results obtained through the research have a number of both theoretical and practical significance. So, since the application of marketing strategies in education and the attitudes of interested parties to these strategies - students and consumers - are comprehensively investigated, the results of this research will be more optimal. In this sense, the research carried out was prepared considering the level of satisfaction of the students, the factors affecting the choice of the educational institution, and the quality variables in education as factors affecting the marketing strategies in education.

Dynamic Stakeholder Analysis Through Process Mapping

ABSTRACTIdentification of stakeholders and their importance is critical to the design of accountability and performance management systems. Conventional stakeholder analysis approaches provide a static view of stakeholders and overlook that accountability is a dynamic process encompassing multiple temporally separated (or distinct) stages. We approach stakeholder analysis from a process perspective to ensure a more complete identification of stakeholders and to capture the dynamic nature of stakeholder emergence, retirement, and changes in relative importance. We used a participatory action research methodology to investigate contracting services in a community health setting and employed process mapping to reveal contracting activities undertaken in sequential stages of Deming's Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) cycle. Stakeholders engage at different stages with different activities of a process so that in multi‐stage processes, stakeholder analysis needs to be repeated at each stage and is specific to each stage. Our use of the PDCA is broader than traditional applications and provides a suitable framework for a more complete identification of stakeholders across the entire process while aligning well with accountability and management control notions. The contribution is an approach that not only better identifies stakeholders but also recognizes the dynamics of multi‐stage processes for stakeholder interest and influence. The recurring nature of many processes (such as contracting) implies that roles remain the same even if an organization is restructured so that process mapping will still identify roles and stakeholders. This approach can be used by other organizations to better identify stakeholders and their dynamics in the planning and delivery processes.

The Influence Of Strategic Planning, Strategic Implementation With Stakeholders Support On The Performance Of Regional Drinking Water Companies In Region II

The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of strategic planning on company performance. To analyze the influence of strategic planning on strategy implementation. To analyze the influence of stakeholder support on strategy implementation. To analyze the influence of strategy implementation on company performance. This research is a quantitative research, with a survey approach. Through the survey, not all individuals are observed but only take samples from the population. The location of this research is PDAM Region II. The sample in this study was 100 respondents using cluster random sampling method. Data analysis method and hypothesis testing with Structural Equation Model (SEM). In testing the model using SEM, there are seven steps that must be taken. Results of the analysis as follows: the value of strategic planning variables on the performance of companies with a p-value less than the lowest average. Variable value of strategic planning to the implementation of the strategy has a p-value less than the lowest average value. The value of the variable support of stakeholders on the implementation of the strategy with p-value less than the lowest average. The value of the variable implementation of the strategy on the performance of companies with a p-value less than the value of the lowest average. From the analysis, it can be concluded strategic planning affect the company's performance, strategic planning affect the implementation of the strategy, the support of influential stakeholders towards the implementation of the strategy and implementation of strategies affect the company's performance.

Lessons From 3 Longitudinal Sensor-Based Human Behavior Assessment Field Studies and an Approach to Support Stakeholder Management: Content Analysis.

Pervasive technologies are used to investigate various phenomena outside the laboratory setting, providing valuable insights into real-world human behavior and interaction with the environment. However, conducting longitudinal field trials in natural settings remains challenging due to factors such as low recruitment success and high dropout rates due to participation burden or data quality issues with wireless sensing in changing environments. This study gathers insights and lessons from 3 real-world longitudinal field studies assessing human behavior and derives factors that impacted their research success. We aim to categorize challenges, observe how they were managed, and offer recommendations for designing and conducting studies involving human participants and pervasive technology in natural settings. We developed a qualitative coding framework to categorize and address the unique challenges encountered in real-life studies related to influential factor identification, stakeholder management, data harvesting and management, and analysis and interpretation. We applied inductive reasoning to identify issues and related mitigation actions in 3 separate field studies carried out between 2018 and 2022. These 3 field studies relied on gathering annotated sensor data. The topics involved stress and environmental assessment in an office and a school, collecting self-reports and wrist device and environmental sensor data from 27 participants for 3.5 to 7 months; work activity recognition at a construction site, collecting observations and wearable sensor data from 15 participants for 3 months; and stress recognition in location-independent knowledge work, collecting self-reports and computer use data from 57 participants for 2 to 5 months. Our key extension for the coding framework used a stakeholder identification method to identify the type and role of the involved stakeholder groups, evaluating the nature and degree of their involvement and influence on the field trial success. Our analysis identifies 17 key lessons related to planning, implementing, and managing a longitudinal, sensor-based field study on human behavior. The findings highlight the importance of recognizing different stakeholder groups, including those not directly involved but whose areas of responsibility are impacted by the study and therefore have the power to influence it. In general, customizing communication strategies to engage stakeholders on their terms and addressing their concerns and expectations is essential, while planning for dropouts, offering incentives for participants, conducting field tests to identify problems, and using tools for quality assurance are relevant for successful outcomes. Our findings suggest that field trial implementation should include additional effort to clarify the expectations of stakeholders and to communicate with them throughout the process. Our framework provides a structured approach that can be adopted by other researchers in the field, facilitating robust and comparable studies across different contexts. Constantly managing the possible challenges will lead to better success in longitudinal field trials and developing future technology-based solutions.

Integrating Brand Gestalt and Customer Loyalty in Telecommunication Sector: The Mediating Role of Customer Satisfaction

This study examines how the four dimensions of brand gestalt—story, sensescape, servicescape, and stakeholders—influence customer satisfaction and loyalty within a telecommunication company context. The research employed a descriptive quantitative design, collecting primary data through a survey of 232 respondents who use Telkomsel Indonesia's products and services. Data analysis was performed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with the support of the SmartPLS statistical application. The findings reveal that the sensescape, servicescape, and stakeholder dimensions are crucial in determining customer satisfaction. Notably, only the sensescape dimension has a significant and positive impact on customer loyalty. These results suggest that Telkomsel should prioritize enhancing the sensescape, servicescape, and stakeholder components to improve customer satisfaction, with particular focus on sensescape to effectively boost customer loyalty.

Assessing Public Awareness and Stakeholder Influence in Renewable Energy Implementation : A Case Study from Sulawesi, Indonesia

This study aims to assess public awareness and stakeholder influence in implementing renewable energy projects in Sulawesi, Indonesia, focusing on the districts of Jeneponto, Pangkep, Polewali Mandar, and Majene. We employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to provide a comprehensive analysis. The data collected includes responses from 400 residents across the selected districts and in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, including government officials, NGO representatives, and private sector actors. The results indicate that public awareness of renewable energy technologies and policies is generally low, with only 27% of respondents demonstrating basic knowledge. Awareness levels were particularly low in rural areas, where over 70% of respondents were unfamiliar with renewable energy initiatives. The study also found significant correlations between demographic factors, such as education and income levels, and awareness, suggesting that targeted educational campaigns are necessary. In terms of stakeholder influence, the study highlights the challenges faced in implementing renewable energy projects, including financial constraints and regulatory complexities. Despite these challenges, there are opportunities for enhancing renewable energy adoption through multi-sectoral collaboration and culturally adapted strategies. This research’s novelty lies in its comprehensive approach, which integrates public perception with stakeholder dynamics, as well as its focus on a regionally specific context within Indonesia, offering practical recommendations for accelerating the renewable energy transition in similar developing regions. This study also provides valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders aiming to bridge the gap between policy and practice in renewable energy adoption.

Analisis Stakeholder dalam Percepatan Penggunaan Kendaraan Bermotor Listrik Berbasis Baterai di Kota Jambi

This study analyzes the role and influence of stakeholders in accelerating the adoption of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) in Jambi City, Indonesia. Using a qualitative approach with a literature study method, this research identifies and maps key stakeholders, analyzes their influence and interests, and examines the implementation of BEV policies in Jambi City. The results indicate that despite commitments from various parties, BEV implementation still faces significant challenges, particularly in terms of infrastructure, regulation, and public awareness. The Jambi City Government plays a crucial role as facilitator and regulator, but successful implementation heavily depends on effective synergy and collaboration among stakeholders. This study recommends comprehensive strategies to optimize stakeholder roles, including developing local regulations, accelerating infrastructure development, and enhancing public education. With a holistic and collaborative approach, Jambi City has the potential to become a model for successful BEV adoption in medium-sized cities in Indonesia.

When do firms respond to external pressure for environmental management? Insights from deterrence theory

Extant literature indicates that external stakeholder pressure drives corporate environmental management practices. However, in practice, firms operating within the same context often exhibit divergent responses to stakeholder ecological demands. This research integrates stakeholder theory and deterrence theory to explore how a firm's perception of the consequences of non-compliance—referred to as the 'level of deterrence'—moderates the relationship between external pressure and environmental management practices. By combining these theoretical perspectives, the study advances the understanding of why firms respond differently to similar stakeholder pressures. The conceptual framework is tested using survey data from 157 small-scale manufacturers in Ghana, a Sub-Saharan African country. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and hierarchical ordinary least squares regression were employed to analyze the relationships among the variables. The results reveal that the influence of external pressure on environmental management is strengthened when deterrence is high and weakened when deterrence is low. These findings underscore the need to reassess the certainty, swiftness, and severity of penalties for environmental violations in developing economies while highlighting the importance of stakeholder influence in driving corporate sustainability efforts.

Stakeholder influence, local revenue mobilisation and service delivery in district local governments: evidence from districts in Northern Uganda

Stakeholder influence, local revenue mobilisation and service delivery in district local governments: evidence from districts in Northern Uganda

Stakeholders Pressure and Green Accounting Implementation in Kenyan Manufacturing Enterprises

The objective of this study was to establish the influence of stakeholders’ pressure on the Green Accounting (GA) implementation in Kenyan manufacturing enterprises. Lack of sufficient research on the factors influencing GA implementation and the paucity of existing literature created the need for this study. Stakeholder theory was applied. Data were gathered using questionnaires that the researcher self-administered. The Cronbach's alpha (α) reliability test was applied to evaluate the internal consistency of the measurements. The investigation's primary emphasis was on 1,107 manufacturing firms that are Kenya Association of Manufacturers members. The sample consisted of 294 firms. To ensure that each data stratum was fairly represented in the analysis, stratified random sampling was used in the study. The study's results showed that stakeholder pressure significantly and favorably impacted Kenyan manufacturing companies' adoption of green accounting. The study came to the conclusion that manufacturing companies in Kenya ought to embrace and apply GA. The study recommends that manufacturing enterprises in Kenya prioritize the training and development of their accounting professionals in environmental sustainability and the importance of stakeholders in green accounting implementation journey. Stakeholders pressure is an integral part of green accounting and thus stakeholders are recommended to continue having requirements to the manufacturing firms to adopt green accounting. Submitted 19th Jul 2024 Reviewed 27th Sep, 2024 Accepted 4th Oct 2024 Published 20th Oct 2024

When Duality Fails: Addressing the Liability of Hybridity in a Field Dominated by Non‐profit Values

AbstractScholars have explored how hybrid organizations balance conflicting values internally, but less attention has been given to how they address critiques from external stakeholders who regard the combination of social and economic goals as illegitimate. Drawing from a study of influential stakeholders challenging the dual practices of a hybrid organization fighting child malnutrition, we examine how a hybrid organization can address what we call the ‘liability of hybridity’. We show how a hybrid organization can overcome this liability by combining ‘wedging’ and ‘alignment’ strategies through strategic framing, prompting influential stakeholders to revise their negative legitimacy assessments. Our study contributes to research on hybrid organizations and their capacity to address societal grand challenges, expands research on framing strategies by focusing on framing microprocesses (in particular, the ‘modularity’ of framing), and advances our understanding of how legitimacy assessments are made and revised.

Influence of Stakeholders’ Participation Practices on Institutional Performance in Selected National Polytechnics in Kenya

Influence of Stakeholders’ Participation Practices on Institutional Performance in Selected National Polytechnics in Kenya

A Stakeholder Perspective on Diversity Within Organizations

Research on the influence of internal and external stakeholders on diversity outcomes within organizations has grown in the past decade. Across multiple macro and micro theoretical domains, this body of research has examined various diversity outcomes at different organizational levels. Through an integrative review of literature from management, sociology, psychology, and entrepreneurship, we highlight the channels and pathways of influence and the underlying mechanisms through which four major stakeholder groups—organizational actors, resource exchange partners, institutional actors, and societal forces—impact diversity outcomes in organizations. We discuss future research directions, empirical and conceptual, and present a promising path for future studies to unpack the complex relationships between stakeholders and organizations regarding diversity issues, particularly at the intersection of multiple stakeholders and diversity aspects.

The Interlink between Stakeholder Influence and Sustainable Practices: A Case Study of Thai Agriculture Enterprise

Nowadays, agriculture businesses have been significantly impacted by rapid global changes, compelling the agro-industry to adopt sustainable development practices to remain resilient. Moreover, the application of stakeholder theory has become essential in business management to achieve inclusive growth and fulfill sustainable business. Understanding the interlink between stakeholder pressure and the motivation to transform an enterprise’s practices into sustainable development is imperative. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the direct pressure of stakeholder groups on sustainable practices in agriculture enterprises in Thailand through a questionnaire survey. This paper focused on the influence of primary and secondary stakeholders and evaluated the weighting of sustainability practices. The survey was conducted on employees who work in enterprises that apply Thailand’s Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP). The research adopted the regression and information entropy methods for result analysis. The results showed that employees, shareholders, and competitors are significant stakeholder groups that drive sustainable capital covering economics, nature, society, and human capital. Last, stakeholder management is an outstanding practice in a SEP thinking enterprise. Concurrently, human capital is the highest priority to fulfill this alternative pathway to be successful in enterprise sustainability.

Influence of stakeholders on the business competitiveness of peruvian pymes

Influence of stakeholders on the business competitiveness of peruvian pymes

CRITICAL FACTORS AFFECTING THE SUCCESS OF SHARI‘AH GOVERNANCE: INSIGHTS FROM ISLAMIC FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

This study examines the critical role of Shariah governance, particularly the impact of Shariah supervisory boards (SBBs) within the corporate governance framework of Islamic financial institutions (IFIs). SSBs, as critical components of Shariah governance mechanisms, significantly influence Shariah compliance processes within IFIs. This study explores the unique systemic risks inherent in the Islamic financial environment, focusing on the complexities and elements defining SSB legitimacy. The IFSB recommends four essential components for Shariah governance systems, emphasizing the importance of SSBs. However, SSBs face challenges balancing SharÊ‘ah adherence and market dynamics, highlighting a conflict between business objectives and Shariah rules. This study acknowledges the limited strength of Shariah governance, advocating for universally adopted standards to address issues such as conflicts of interest within SSBs and the need for diversified skill sets. This paper assesses the effectiveness of Shariah governance and SSBs in IFIs. For this purpose, a survey was conducted among middle and senior-level managers and employees employed in IFIs or associated regulatory entities across diverse nations. The results highlight the critical role of SSB members, specific standards for board nominations, and the moderate influence of stakeholders' interests on Shariah governance success. Shareholders’ and customers’ interests show no significant correlation with Shariah governance success.

Blockchain Technology Adoption by Critical Stakeholders in Prefabricated Construction Supply Chain Based on Evolutionary Game and System Dynamics

Blockchain technology (BT) is a promising solution to address information asymmetry and trust issues in the prefabricated construction supply chain (PCSC). However, its practical application in PCSC remains limited under the influence of stakeholders’ adoption strategies. While previous studies have analyzed drivers and barriers to BT adoption, they often take a static view, neglecting the long-term dynamic decision-making interactions between stakeholders. This study addresses this gap by examining the interests of owners, general contractors, and subcontractors, and by developing a tripartite evolutionary game model to analyze the interaction mechanism of the strategy of adopting BT in PCSC. Additionally, a system dynamics simulation validates the evolution of stabilization strategies and examines the impact of key parameters. The results indicate that successful BT adoption requires technology maturity to surpass a threshold between 0.5 and 0.7, along with a fair revenue and cost-sharing coefficient between general contractors and subcontractors, ranging from 0.3 to 0.5 at the lower limit and 0.7 to 0.9 at the upper limit. Notably, general contractors play a pivotal role in driving BT adoption, acting as potential leaders. Furthermore, appropriate incentives, default compensation, and government subsidies can promote optimal adoption strategies, although overly high incentives may reduce owners’ willingness to mandate BT adoption. This study provides practical insights and policy recommendations for critical stakeholders to facilitate the widespread adoption of BT in PCSC.

The political economy of gender mainstreaming in energy access in Senegal

Abstract In June 2017, the Economic Community of West African States adopted the Policy for Gender Mainstreaming in Energy Access to integrate gender equity in West Africa’s energy and climate policy making. The policy represents the first regional gender and energy policy in the world, establishing a framework to enhance understanding at the nexus of gender and energy, improve the inclusivity of policies, programs, and initiatives, and increase women’s participation in the field of energy in the public and private sectors. Each member state developed a National Action Plan (NAP) to operationalize these goals and align implementation with national contexts and policy priorities. This study examines the experience of Senegal’s NAP development, from 13 semi-structured interviews of key stakeholders and document review. We use the Actors, Objectives, Context political economy framework to understand how Senegal’s economic and political structures, historical and social context, and influence of key stakeholders shaped their efforts to mainstream gender in the country’s energy sector. We then describe four main objectives of actors in government, civil society, and the development space involved in policy development, summarizing these as: electricity access, economic development, access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking, and gender equity. We find that the objectives of government and development actors are reflected in the emphasis on energy access in the NAP and the government’s long-term development agenda, though a critical lack of engagement with the private sector has limited the policy’s efforts to mainstream women across energy sub-sectors beyond clean cooking. Women’s civil society organizations, historically less engaged with energy issues, have nonetheless achieved considerable success in advocating for increased women’s political participation. This advocacy has set a precedent for policies promoting ‘positive discrimination’ for women and marginalized groups, evident in policy activities aimed at electrifying women’s economic sectors.

Exploring procedural justice in stakeholder identification using a systematic mapping approach

In the face of complex societal challenges, stakeholder participation/engagement and knowledge co-production have become increasingly important to the sustainability sciences. Why and how these stakeholders are identified frequently remains unclear, which raises concerns regarding rigor and procedural justice of research processes. Against this background, this paper seeks to contribute to a better understanding of how and why procedural justice issues materialize in stakeholder identification and assess the extent to which they can be addressed. We build on proposals for stakeholder identification in the academic literature that integrate three common approaches: analytical, sampling, and participant-based approaches. Further zooming into these approaches and related methods through a procedural justice lens, we show how the inclusion of stakeholders, the influence of stakeholders on the identification process, and the transparency of the overall identification process matter. We draw upon our own case study experiences to share the lessons learned, including the benefits of systematic mapping approaches for stakeholder identification. We conclude that stakeholder mapping facilitates accurate documenting of identification procedures and supports iterative refinement and adjustments of the stakeholders identified, whilst also creating reflexive potential to address intuitive and past experience-based practices, ultimately opening promising avenues to advance procedural justice in stakeholder identification.