Organizational Sustainability Research Articles

Determining the eastern European non-governmental organisations sustainability under crisis conditions, as well as during social and technological transformations

The object of this study is the stability of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) of Eastern Europe during crisis phenomena with signs of social and technological transformations. The subject of research is the processes of transformations in the external and internal environment of the activities of non-governmental organizations, which have an impact on sustainability. The sustainability of non-governmental organizations is examined through the Civil Society Organization Sustainability Index (CSOSI). CSOSI allows measuring the impact of global crisis phenomena on the sustainability of an NGO based on the analysis of a number of components. The research was aimed at solving the task to find influencing factors on the activities of non-governmental organizations during the manifestation of crises of various directions. During the study, influencing factors were identified: organizational capacity, society's perception of the organization, and sectoral infrastructure. It is noted that the realm of technological development belongs to the sectoral infrastructure. On the one hand, the imperfection of technology can cause a crisis. On the other hand, technological innovations allow non-governmental organizations to overcome crises. It has been proven that NGO access to new technologies serves as a basis for ensuring the sustainability of the organization. A regression analysis of the influence of factors on the CSOSI index was carried out. An economic-mathematical model was built on this basis. The model proved the significance of the studied indicators, as their p-value remains below 0.05 (p≤0.05). As a result, this has made it possible to propose an improved model for the development of social innovations under conditions of crisis and uncertainty. The reported results could be used by the founders of NGOs, analytical and consulting companies to construct forecasts of the development of society

ESG PERFORMANCE IMPACTING ON SYSTEMATIC RISK OF THE LISTED COMPANIES ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE OF THAILAND

Purpose – The research aims to examine the effect of the performance of environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) on the systematic risk of the listed companies on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).Methodology – The sample data included 158 listed companies on the SET in 2022. Collected annual data were retrieved from financial statements and the stock exchange database system (SETSMART). The statistics used for analysis were descriptive statistics and inference statistics. Descriptive statistics included mean, standard deviation, maximum, and minimum, while inference statistics included correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis. Results – The research results found that the mean of ESG performance in terms of ESG book and Refinitiv were quite equal at 54.25 and 53.49, respectively. The ESG performance in terms of the ESG book provided a negative relationship with systematic risks at the statistically significant.05 level, while the ESG performance in terms of Refinitiv showed no significant relationship with systematic risks. Interestingly, only the listed companies in the technology sector showed a positive relationship with systematic risks at a.01 statistically significant level.Implications – The critical role of corporate ESG information is to assess a company’s long-term performance for sustainable growth. Therefore, the stock exchange of Thailand must provide knowledge about ESG indices to listed companies and investors to achieve sustainability for both business organizations and investors.Originality/Value – This empirical study contributes as a specification model to explain how ESG performance impacts systematic risk. Additionally, the different ESG indices provide different results. This implies that a deep understanding of the ESG indices is necessary for listed companies and investors.

Social entrepreneurial orientation and social value of nonprofit organisation during crises

This study investigates the effect of social entrepreneurial orientation (SEO) on social value for nonprofit organisations (NPOs). SEO denotes a behavioural orientation and embodies a strategic entrepreneurial stance at the organisational level. NPOs practice SEO to ensure organisational sustainability due to resource constraints, especially during crises. The researchers gathered data from 159 NPOs registered under the Registrar of Society (ROS) in Malaysia through a survey questionnaire amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. For data analysis, we employed IBM SPSS 27 to gather organisational profiles. This study used the variance-based structural equation modelling approach via SMART PLS for hypothesis testing. This study treats SEO as a higher-order construct comprising five first-order dimensions of innovativeness, proactiveness, risk management, effectual orientation, and social mission orientation. The study's findings reveal that SEO significantly and positively influences social value, indicating that SEO improves the social service delivery of NPOs. This study contributes to the nonprofit literature by providing empirical evidence from the social resource-based view (SRBV) theory of the role of SEO on social value, specifically during the crisis. By understanding the role of SEO in value creation, NPOs and regulatory authorities can formulate more precise and impactful strategies to augment the social value of NPOs. Consequently, when NPOs remain sustained, they can continuously provide services to the affected and vulnerable community.

Exploring How and When Environmental Corporate Social Responsibility Impacts Employees’ Green Innovative Work Behavior: The Mediating Role of Creative Self-Efficacy and Environmental Commitment

While prior research has recognized the significance of employees’ green innovative work behavior (GIWB) for organizational sustainability, few studies have explored how to effectively promote such behavior. Following the stimulus-organism-response (S-O-R) framework, we investigate how and when environmental corporate social responsibility (ECSR) drives employees’ GIWB. We conducted a two-wave lagged data analysis with 300 Chinese manufacturing employees. Our results reveal that creative self-efficacy and environmental commitment mediate the relationship between ECSR and employees’ GIWB. Additionally, we observe that person-organization (P-O) fit strengthens the indirect influence of ECSR on employees’ GIWB through creative self-efficacy. Conversely, P-O fit weakens the impact of ECSR on environmental commitment; however, it does not moderate the indirect influence of ECSR on employees’ GIWB through environmental commitment. These findings indicate that ECSR can effectively promote employees’ GIWB through multiple psychological mechanisms, and its impact varies depending on different levels of P-O fit. Our study offers novel theoretical insights and practical evidence to enhance employees’ GIWB, thereby contributing to sustainability in the Chinese manufacturing industry.

Connecting Strategy, Execution and Enhance Value Creation (CSEEK) with M&A: 12 Point Succes Formula

Building a sustainable organization with organic growth, healthy ROI is complex, and the complexity will be amplified with mergers and acquisitions (M&A), particularly in financial vertical due to offerings – products and services to its customers. This paper explores a prevalent pattern in mergers and acquisitions, especially the upcoming challenges of post-integration engineering regarding business data and IT systems. We propose an adaptive strategy to mitigate these risks, cut costs, and achieve expected business growth. The most traditional models of M&A will work; however, the value realization may not be optimal, therefore, the authors propose a 12-point success formula by connecting strategy, execution and enhance value creation framework.

Innovative Risk Management: Identification, Assessment and Management of Risks in the Context of Innovative Project Management

"The article aims to solve the critical problem of risk management in the context of innovative projects, which affects the competitiveness and sustainability of organizations in the modern business environment. The purpose of the article is to highlight and develop an innovative approach to risk management in innovative projects to improve their success. The article examines the theoretical foundations of risk management in the context of innovative projects, including concepts, principles, and methods of risk management. The article identifies and analyzes the key risks that arise in the process of implementing innovative projects, including technological, financial, market and organizational risks. The article proposes the development of risk assessment methods and tools in the context of innovative projects, which may include the use of analytical methods, models, and approaches to assess the probability of risk occurrence and their potential impact on projects. The article offers effective methods of risk management in innovative projects the development of proactive measures to prevent risks, the determination of control points, the implementation of backup plans, and the development of a risk monitoring and control system. The article provides practical recommendations and examples of implementing innovative risk management in the real field of innovative project management. The authors examine various aspects of risk management and offer practical recommendations for managing them effectively. The results of the study will contribute to the improvement of risk management practices in organizations engaged in innovative activities and contribute to ensuring sustainable development and competitiveness."

Examining the Impact of Motivation on Employee Performance: A Comprehensive Analysis of Influential Factors

Understanding the intricate factors influencing employee performance, encompassing the work environment, motivation, competencies, and compensation, is pivotal in effective human resource management. This comprehension aids companies in identifying areas for improvement, formulating robust human resource policies, fostering supportive work environments, and crafting compensation systems that optimally motivate employees, ensuring the organization's long-term success and sustainability. The primary objective of the study is a thorough investigation into the factors impacting employee performance, with motivation playing a key intermediary role. Employing a quantitative approach, the research utilizes Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) through Smart PLS version 3.0, focusing on personnel within the Public Relations Department of PT. XYZ. Findings reveal significant positive impacts of the work environment, competencies, and compensation on employee performance, with motivation exhibiting a significant negative influence. Interestingly, the study notes an insignificant negative impact of the work environment on motivation, contrasting with the positive effects of competencies and compensation on motivation. The study contributes theoretically by exploring motivation as an intervening factor in the real estate sector, offering practical insights for companies in the study location to make informed decisions about the work environment, competencies, compensation, and employee performance. Despite recognizing limitations, the study recommends future research to consider additional variables, enhancing the comprehensiveness of subsequent investigations.

The Impact of Organizational Support and Employee Attitude to Innovative Work Behavior Mediating Role of Psychologic Empowerment

Concerning the human aspect of organizational sustainability, this study aims tocomprehensively examine organizational support (OS), employee attitude (EA),psychological empowerment (PE), and innovative work behavior (IWB). This studyanalyzes the relationship between OS, EA, and IWB in flexible manufacturing systems(FMS) and focuses on PE's role as a mediator between OS and EA. By dividing OS intoperceived supervisor support (PSS) and procedural justice (PJ) and dividing EA into asense of belonging (SB) and sense of awe (SA). A questionnaire was used to survey341 participants from 23 teams employed in 9 large manufacturing enterprises inIndonesia. Eight Hypotheses were examined with Structural Equation Modeling(SEM). Results demonstrated that OS significantly affects EA and IWB, and PEmediates OS and EA through IWB. In this article, we seek to empirically test the entirebelonging dimension of the OS as it relates to EA and IWB. These variables werechosen because they have well-documented pragmatic value for organizations. Theyalso have reliable and valid relationships with various organizational support concepts.Future studies should include more variables for determining OS and EA to providefurther context for organizational sustainability studies, particularly in FMStransitioningindustries.

The impact of the introduction of telework on Moroccan employees

Since the spread of the COVID-19 health crisis, teleworking has become an alternative way of ensuring and maintaining the sustainability of organisations at national and international level. Developments in technology and information systems, such as Big Data and artificial intelligence, have contributed to a revolution in the traditional work system. In particular, this revolution has made it possible to improve social relations and the performance of organisations through the adoption of teleworking. In fact, the aim of our work is to study the effect of the generalisation of telework on the performance of organisations in the Moroccan context. For this purpose, a review of the literature was used to define the concept of telework, to determine the tools used, to analyse hierarchical relations and to evaluate the productivity of teleworkers. With this in perspective, we conducted a questionnaire survey of Moroccan teleworkers, from which we found that the use of telework influences the performance and intrinsic relationships of employees.

ORGANIZATIONAL READINESS FOR A VIRTUAL REALITY TRAINING PROGRAM CALLED BE EPIC-VR

Abstract An essential first step to implementing virtual reality programming in home care and long-term care settings is to assess organizational readiness by determining factors that enhance the likelihood of its successful implementation. Be EPIC-VR is one such virtual reality program that supports dementia-specific, person-centered communication training for frontline healthcare workers. Guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), the current study aimed to identify factors influencing Be EPIC-VR’s implementation in home care and long-term care settings. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine managers from home care and long-term care settings in Canada. Transcripts from these interviews were analyzed using the Framework Analysis’ five-step ongoing, iterative process: familiarization, identifying a thematic framework, indexing, charting, and mapping/interpretation. Textual data were open-coded and organized deductively (using CFIR’s pre-set codes) and inductively (for emergent codes) into themes and subthemes. Four themes emerged as factors contributing to organizational readiness including 1) openness to virtual reality as a training tool, 2) staffing and training logistics, 3) organizational culture supporting staff development, and 4) external pressures for organizational sustainability. These findings will guide how the Be EPIC-VR implementation team collaborates with organizational decision makers to ensure that Be EPIC-VR is a good fit for those organizations, to prepare for its implementation, and to optimize the likelihood of success. The study findings offer valuable insights for researchers and practitioners working to implement new virtual reality interventions in home care and long-term care settings.

Risk Evaluation and Management Involved in Supply Chain Management

Supply chain management holds a pivotal role in determining the success of businesses, and its effectiveness can significantly influence an organization's performance. Nevertheless, it is vulnerable to a wide array of risks that have the potential to disrupt operations, result in financial losses, and tarnish a company's reputation. This summary offers an insight into the crucial components of evaluating and managing risks within supply chain management. In this context, risk evaluation encompasses the identification and assessment of various risk categories that could impact the supply chain. These risks may include natural disasters, geopolitical challenges, fluctuations in demand, delays in transportation, and issues related to suppliers. A comprehensive risk assessment involves both quantitative and qualitative analysis to gauge the likelihood and potential consequences of these risks on the supply chain. Effective risk management strategies are indispensable for mitigating the adverse effects of these identified risks. Risk management in supply chain management encompasses several actions, such as risk avoidance, risk transfer, risk reduction, and risk acceptance. Developing a resilient supply chain capable of adapting to unforeseen circumstances is also a critical element of risk management. Furthermore, this summary underscores the significance of technological tools and data analytics in the field of risk management. Advanced technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, and artificial intelligence enable real-time monitoring and predictive analytics, which can improve the visibility of risks and provide early warning signals. The success of a supply chain heavily relies on a proactive approach to risk assessment and management. By identifying potential risks, evaluating their impact, and implementing robust risk management strategies, organizations can bolster the resilience of their supply chains and ensure uninterrupted operations even in challenging environments. This abstract emphasizes the significance of understanding, evaluating, and effectively managing risks in supply chain management, as it contributes to an organization's long-term sustainability and competitive advantage.

Enhancing Project Management for SMEs: A Hybrid Approach

Objective: South Africa's economic growth and development are closely intertwined with government-prioritized infrastructure development projects. However, SMEs in this sector often grapple with insufficient project management processes, impeding their efficacy and economic contributions. The issue stems from the inadequate implementation of project management methodologies by SMEs, which adversely affects project outcomes and consequently their economic impact. Research Design & Methods: A literature review was conducted to assess the implementation of project management methodologies by SMEs in South African infrastructure development projects. The objective is to highlight areas for improvement, rectify the deficiency in project management practices among SMEs, and bolster their effectiveness and economic contributions. Findings: Preliminary findings accentuate the critical role of project management as a discipline for SMEs involved in infrastructure projects. Its absence or inadequate implementation hampers the growth and sustainability of organizations aiming to make substantial economic contributions and create employment. A hybrid project management model tailored for SMEs in infrastructure development emerges as a mechanism for effectively managing infrastructure projects. Implications and Recommendations: The conceptualization of a hybrid project management model for infrastructure development projects holds the potential to enhance project value by facilitating adaptability. By incorporating agile project management components, this model also stands to improve client engagement, consequently elevating the prospects of success in infrastructure development projects. Contribution & Value Added: This study contributes to the understanding of how SMEs can improve their effectiveness and economic contributions in South Africa's infrastructure development sector. The proposed hybrid project management model offers valuable insights for practitioners and policymakers in South Africa, ultimately fostering economic development and sustainable growth in the country.

Promoting pro-environmental behavior among one belt one road firms' employees through the lens of green human resource practices.

The realization of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has opened up new horizons for economic development along with threats to climate change in Pakistan. It has intended to change the social and corporate landscape, which necessitates investigation regarding corporate green HRM practices and employee behaviors of the firms involved. This study developed a theoretical framework and investigated the mediating impact of pro-environmental psychological climate (PEPC) between green human resource management (GHRM) and pro-environmental behavior (PEB) of the employees working under CPEC in Pakistan. Therefore, the core intent lies in recognizing those aspects of manipulating the pro-environmental behavior of the employees of the firms involved. Based on the simple random sampling technique, data was collected from 388 employees using a quantitative approach. SmartPLS was used to analyze the data. The findings suggest that GHRM practices have an impact on organizations' pro-environmental psychological climate and employees' pro-environmental behavior. Furthermore, the pro-environmental psychological climate encourages employees to engage in environmentally friendly behaviors within Pakistani organizations working under CPEC. GHRM has proved to be a vital instrument for attaining organizational sustainability and pro-environmental behavior. The original study results are particularly valuable for employees of the firms working under CPEC as they motivate them to engage in more sustainability solutions. The study findings add to the body of GHRM practices and strategic management, and thus policymakers can better postulate, align, and exercise GHRM practices.

Sustainability in High Reliability Organizations Employing Digitized Automation Inspection Processes

Digitization technologies offer several advantages over manual methods of accomplishing job-related tasks. Accurately measuring, documenting, and reporting surface damages, due to volume calculation variations are vital in increased efficiency, productivity, and thus mainly, human performance. Several sensation and perception issues were identified, mainly with concerns about accuracy of visual measurements that take place during quality control inspections. This research project portrays High Reliability Organizations utilizing digitized systems and automation concepts, with emphasis in Sensation, Perception, and Human Performance. Problem areas in measuring and assessing damaged Thermal Protection System (TPS) tile surfaces are identified and documented. Analysis of performance issues, causes, and effects, of human error factors are analyzed.

Organizational Sustainability of Generative AI-Driven Optimization Intelligence

ABSTRACT Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT offer significant potential in the corporate world and organizational leadership. Organizations are actively integrating Generative AI (GenAI) into their operations to leverage its benefits. However, research is yet to explore the factors supporting the continuity of GenAI-powered Optimization Intelligence (GenAI-OI) processes in organizational contexts. This study seeks to address this gap by focusing on the challenges of standardizing such optimization intelligence systems. It utilizes the Normalization Process Theory (NPT) to facilitate a theoretical exploration of this standardization process. From both a research and practical standpoint, it elucidates how NPT can be applied to provide a structured framework for understanding and theorizing the processes involved in embedding and sustaining GenAI-OI systems, which play a pivotal role in shaping the future of organizational agility. This research endeavors to uncover valuable insights for organizations seeking not only to adopt but sustain this technology effectively.

Industry 4.0 and sustainable business models: An intercontinental sample

AbstractIn the rapidly evolving contemporary business landscape, the Industry 4.0 revolution has emerged as an immense and transformative force, fundamentally reshaping industries and presenting significant challenges to prevailing business models. As technology components continued to evolve in response to this revolution, it became increasingly evident that understanding the multifaceted implications of these changes for organizational sustainability is of paramount importance. The overarching goal of this research was to elucidate the intricate interplay between Industry 4.0 technologies and organizational sustainability. To achieve this objective, we conducted a comprehensive exploration of real‐world instances where companies boldly embraced Industry 4.0 technologies, subjecting their specific practices and processes to thorough examination. This methodological approach yielded a wealth of invaluable insights into the practical implications of Industry 4.0 on organizational sustainability, effectively bridging the gap between theory and practice. This research underscores the urgent need to provide businesses and decision‐makers with insights of paramount significance. The findings of the study aim to serve as a guiding compass for organizations, offering clarity on potential benefits and challenges associated with Industry 4.0 adoption. Notably, within the scope study, the utilization of semi‐structured interview technique added a unique dimension, enabling in‐depth insights. Interviews were conducted with individuals from diverse nations across different continents, thoughtfully selected based on predefined criteria, setting this research apart in terms of both the sample's size and the remarkable diversity within the participant profile. This diversity enriched the research findings by encompassing various perspectives and experiences, significantly enhancing the depth and breadth of the study's insights.

Tri Hita Karana And Organizational Competencies: Antecedents of Competitive Advantage Impacting Sustainability in Bali Tourism

Objective: This study intends to investigate the mediating role of competitive advantage in the influence of Tri Hita Karana and organizational competence on organizational sustainability in the human resources sector, as well as the effects of organizational culture, organizational competence, and competitive advantage on organizational sustainability. Methods: This study employed quantitative data, and the Partial Least Square (PLS) technique in Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was applied for the analysis. Purposive sampling, the sample technique employed, produced 178 general managers from Bali Province's four- and five-star hotels. With 148 respondents, the questionnaire had an 82% response rate. Result: The findings indicate that whereas organizational competency has no discernible impact on sustainability, Tri Hita Karana has a positive and considerable influence on it. On the other hand, organizational sustainability is positively and significantly impacted by competitive advantage. Furthermore, there is a positive and noteworthy correlation between Tri Hita Karana and organizational competence and competitive advantage. Moreover, the influence of Tri Hita Karana and organizational competence on organizational sustainability is mediated by competitive advantage. The direct and indirect effects of external influences on internal factors are highlighted by these results, which also corroborate earlier studies. Conclusion: This study sheds light on the mediating role that competitive advantage plays in the relationship between organizational sustainability and human resources-related elements such organizational culture, organizational skills, and competitive advantage.

Members’ willingness to pay for sustainability agricultural organization: A Heckman model approach

The purpose of this research analyzed the factors influencing the members’ willingness to pay capital in the agricultural cooperatives and unions. The research was performed on a sample 155 members of agricultural organizations in Igdir province of Türkiye using the Simple Random Sampling method. Members’ willingness to pay capital to their organizations were examined using the Contingent Valuation Method and effected factors were analyzed by Heckman Sample Selection model. The research showed that 56.6% of members were willing to pay capital an average of $131 for sustainability of organizations. According to the model results showed that members’ gender, agricultural income, know definition of organization, increase in income of members, pay entry capital, frequency of visiting, meeting the general assembly, cohesion of members positively affected, however, age, household, animal units, negative experience in the past with their organizations negatively affected the members’ willingness to pay capital. In order to sustainable of agricultural organizations, cohesion of members and participation to general assembly must increase. And, encouraging more young and female farmers to become a member, taking an active role cooperatives and unions in marketing and supply input could increase the members’ willingness to pay capital. In addition, training programs should be organized by agricultural organizations and government about increasing capital and economic participation.
 Keywords: Agricultural organizations; Contingent analysis; Cooperative; Heckman sample selection model; Willingness to pay capital

Identifying the drivers of commitment to organizational sustainability in SMEs: the role of entrepreneurial orientation, organization climate and innovative workplace behavior

The adoption of sustainable practices is increasingly becoming important for organisations. Intuitively, such practices necessitate employee’s commitment to strategic goals related to the firm’s sustainable performance. However, research discussing employee commitment to organisational sustainability is mainly skewed towards large corporates, often neglecting the specifics of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Addressing this gap, the current study’s purpose is to examine the role of entrepreneurial orientation, organisational climate, and innovative workplace behaviour (IWB) on employee’s commitment to sustainability in the SMEs. The current study employs a comparative case-based approach using data collected from eight SMEs in the food processing industry in India. The study’s findings suggest that a firm’s entrepreneurial orientation and organisational climate are prerequisites for promoting and developing IWB among employees, which ultimately translates into their commitment to a firm’s sustainable performance. The research findings have implications for SME managers, operations managers, and business improvement specialists in the food processing industry.

Ethical Standards and Effective Communication for Fostering Sustainable Organizational Development

In an era where organisations are increasingly held accountable for their actions and their impact on society and the environment, ethical standards and effective communication behaviour have emerged as vital components of sustainable organisational development. This study examined the important place that morality and effective communication use occupy within organisations and their long-term sustainability. The paper explores quality character and organisational development; sustainable organisational development; indispensability of quality character in organisational development; effective communication and sustainable organisational development; language use, morality and successful sustainable organisational development; leadership, communication, ethical behaviour and sustainable organisational development; and, power of communication in and organisations in the new age. It was concluded that the key to successful sustainable organisation is the ability of organisations to invest in sound ethical/moral standards and employment of effective communication channels. It was recommended, among others, that management of organisations should make policies that condemn negative character in the work environment and apply sanctions where necessary, and seminars and workshops could be organized regularly for employees in the area of communication and ethical behaviour. Keywords: Ethical standards, Communication, Moral, Language, Organisation, Sustainable Development Journal Reference Format: Fasae, F.B.K. (2023): Ethical Standards and Effective Communication for Fostering Sustainable Organizational Development. Humanities, Management, Arts, Education & the Social Sciences Journal. Vol. 11. No. 4, Pp 75-86. www.isteams.net/humanitiesjournal. dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/HUMANITIES/V11N4P6.