Role Of Government Regulation Research Articles

Steering, rowing, and bailing water: The role of government regulation and ownership in COVID-19 outcomes in nursing homes

Studies of organizations with limited capacity operating in uncertain environments and hit by crises can contribute important insights into public administration. Based on a large-N quantitative analysis of US nursing homes, which became ground zero of the COVID-19 pandemic, this article examines the effect of government regulation, ownership, and several distinct management strategies on organizational capacity to curb the threats posed by the pandemic. Using hybrid datasets including nursing home data, administrator surveys, COVID-19 outcome data, a COVID-19 regulatory stringency index, and US Census Bureau data, our analysis shows that restrictive COVID-19 state government policies and public/nonprofit ownership help minimize environmental threats and reduce COVID-19 impacts. Yet management strategies—external management, innovation management, distributive leadership, and regulation management—have only modest effects on COVID-19 outcomes. These findings inform our understanding of how organizations operate at the margins and the impact of management on outcomes during a crisis.

ЭКОЛОГИЧЕСКАЯ ОТВЕТСТВЕННОСТЬ БИЗНЕСА: ОТ БРЕМЕНИ К ВОЗМОЖНОСТЯМ

Environmental responsibility of business is becoming an increasingly important aspect in modern society, where awareness of environmental problems is growing. The article examines the evolution of the perception of environmental responsibility as not only a duty, but also a source of potential benefits for enterprises.
 The author explores the transformation of approaches to sustainable business, demonstrating that eco-initiatives can not only reduce the negative impact of companies on the environment, but also provide them with new opportunities for innovation, growth and strengthening their positions in the market. Practical examples of successful implementation of environmentally responsible business strategies are analyzed, emphasizing positive results for companies, their reputation and consumer relations.
 The role of government regulations, standards and social pressure in shaping ethical and environmentally sustainable behavior of enterprises is also discussed. The article calls on the business community to actively participate in solving environmental problems, highlighting the development prospects that open up to companies that take a responsible approach to their activities.

The Docking Mechanism of Public and Enterprise Green Behavior in China: A Scenario Game Experiment Based on Green Product Classification

In the international context of pursuing green development, a good connection between the production and consumption ends is a necessary condition for forming a diversified governance interaction system. The academic community has conducted in-depth discussions on green behavior among enterprises and the public. However, few studies have focused on the docking process between the subjects. Therefore, this paper takes Chinese participants as an example to design a game experiment, considering the role of government regulation. From a dynamic, interactive perspective, it explores the motivation for green behavior between the public and enterprises, as well as the effectiveness of government subsidies. The research results indicate that: (i) The public is willing to burden a premium for the green behavior of enterprises, which has significant differences in substantive and symbolic green behavior. (ii) In green consumption scenarios, public purchasing information can be transmitted to enterprises, but the reverse path has not yet been verified. (iii) Government subsidies have a strong incentive effect on public green behavior. (iv) There are significant differences in the impact of public environmental awareness on public green behavior, but there is no significant difference in the green behavior of enterprises. The research conclusion provides theoretical support for the study of public and enterprise behavioral variables and provides a practical basis for enterprise management and government governance. This will facilitate the construction of a systematic and effective environmental governance framework, thereby promoting coordinated green development among entities.

Cryptocurrency adoption and continuance intention among Indians: moderating role of perceived government control

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the influence of perceived government control (PGC) on cryptocurrency adoption and continuance intention among Indians through an integrated model of the extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) with the Information System Success Model (ISSM).Design/methodology/approachThis study examined the items of cryptocurrency adoption, continuance intention and PGC adopted from the information systems and cryptocurrency literature. The survey was administered to 391 Indians through an online questionnaire. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was used to analyze data.FindingsResults have shown that social influence, effort expectancy and perceived trust are the major drivers for cryptocurrency adoption. All paths leading to cryptocurrency adoption were found to be significant in the hypothesized directions. The study also found that PGC moderates the relationship between adoption and continuance intention.Originality/valueThis study advances existing literature by empirically verifying the integrated UTAUT and ISSM in the context of cryptocurrency adoption for investment purposes. The findings offer crypto-developers and crypto-exchange insight into how adoption is diffusing in emerging markets. The findings provide policymakers with meaningful insights into the role of government regulations in cryptocurrency continuance intention.

Stronger Digital Leadership for Greater Business Strategy: A Study Using Mixed Methods

This study analyzes the influence of Digital Leadership (DL) on Digital Business Strategy (DBS) in an organization as an activity with a digital systems mindset even though it does not only use digital technology when implementing it. The research model was tested on a multinational company in the field of computer technology and information systems in Indonesia, headquartered in Japan, and has a long history of advocating personal and environmental harmony. A survey given to respondents in the category of senior positions representing the company is one of the strengths of this research. To carry out the analysis, the survey was processed using mixed methods that combine qualitative and quantitative approaches. The results show DL has a significant influence on DBS and this DL and DBS evaluation model can be used by organizations that want to assess their DL and DBS, as a basic reference to review governance, policies, and business strategies that support competitiveness and business sustainability. Further research can explore indicators of digital leadership and digital business strategy in this study according to the locus and character of the unit of analysis and the role of government regulation as one of the external parties supporting the company's business.

The possible application of intelligent systems in traditional courtyard houses in Iraq

The focus on the Intelligent System (IS) in our existing types of building is a question of suitability, rather than creativity to enhance the building performance. This research explores the possible application of IS in improving the performance of courtyard houses in Baghdad, Iraq by answering the research two questions which are Q1: What does the traditional courtyard house (TCH) contain that should enhanced its performance? Q2: How (IS) could be added to the TCH in Iraq? The investigation which was done through literature review of courtyard houses type as seen beside intelligent building is supported by case studies investigation 12 (TCH) in Al-Kadhimiya through physical survey, observation, and documentation, in addition to 24 semi structure interviews with occupants of the same houses, and then using the qualitative method to analyse the data collection. The key findings highlight the need for adding new systems and architectural values to such TCH which is the basis of adding intelligence systems in such houses to enhance their performance. This could be improving the partial control of the environment related to structure and materials; decreasing the environmental challenges related to the ease of making modifications, the role of government regulations, and modernization requirements. Minimizing social struggles related to the idea of place psychology. Therefore, the current study concludes that the TCH could be as a contender of IS to enhance its performance through retrofit of such houses that contain high architectural value and re-build these houses with low architectural value and slum structure.

Food Hoarding Intention during Covid-19 in Indonesia: the Role of Government Regulation as Moderating Variable

The outbreak of Covid-19 in early 2020 has raised public anxiety because of the uncertainty about the impact of this outbreak. At the beginning of this outbreak, we often encountered unusual purchasing behavior. One of them is by hoarding food or buying basic needs in large quantities in anticipation of the possible impacts during the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the effect of risk perception and the three components of Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), namely: attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control on individual intentions to hoard basic needs in order to understand individual responses to pandemic conditions. This study also adds government regulations related to Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) as a moderating variable. This study involved 194 respondents. The data obtained were then processed using the PLS-SEM method. The findings of this study indicate that food hoarding intention is influenced by risk perception and the three TPB components. Meanwhile, PSBB did not moderate the relationship between the three TPB components on food hoarding intention.

Market Consolidation and Innovation in US Dialysis

While patients with end-stage kidney disease have benefited from innovations in clinical therapeutics and care delivery, these changes have been primarily incremental and have not fundamentally transformed care delivery. Dialysis markets are highly concentrated, which may impede innovation. Unique features of the dialysis industry that have contributed to consolidation can help to explain links between consolidation and innovation. We discuss these unique features and then provide a framework for considering the effects of consolidation on innovation in dialysis that focuses on the following economic considerations: (1) industry characteristics, composition, and stage of consolidation, (2) innovation characteristics and relative profitability, (3) the role of government regulation, and (4) innovation from smaller providers and new entrants. We present examples of how these considerations have influenced the adoption of alternative dialysis technologies such as peritoneal dialysis and erythropoietin-stimulating agents, and we discuss how consolidated markets can both help and hinder recent policy initiatives to transform dialysis care delivery. Only by considering these important drivers of consolidation, future efforts can be successful in transforming end-stage kidney disease care.

Manufacturers’ integrated strategies for emission reduction and recycling: The role of government regulations

The growing problem of environmental degradation has increased the government’s awareness of issuing stricter regulatory policies including cap-and-trade, strict carbon cap and carbon tax. In response to government regulations, the manufacturer has invested in green technologies to reduce emissions, and considered whether to engage in recycling. Motivated by these issues, this paper investigates how each type of government regulation to curb emissions differs systematically, and the manufacturer’s recycling decision. Our results show that (i) whether the manufacturer engages in recycling depends on technological innovation and carbon cap; (ii) the manufacturer is inclined to carbon tax or cap-and-trade, but never prefers strict carbon cap; (iii) under fewer carbon quotas, the government would issue cap-and-trade or carbon tax based on carbon trading price and tax rate, on the contrary, strict carbon cap is the best choice.

Investigate the impact of market reforms on the improvement of manufacturing energy efficiency under China’s provincial-level data

Government departments are generally regarded as the most effective force in achieving energy conservation and emission reduction, but only relying on the coercive force of the government cannot achieve complete energy conservation. The role of the market is to determine the direction of consumption. Unfortunately, existing research only considers the role of government regulation and ignores the welfare effects of market reforms. Therefore, using China’s provincial-level data, this study investigates the impact of market reform (MR) on energy efficiency (EE). The super epsilon-based measure model was utilized to measure the EE, and panel quantile regression technology was employed to explore the heterogeneity effect of the EE at different quantiles. The empirical results show that: (i) the level of China’s manufacturing EE is relatively low, showing a inverted U-shaped trend during the sample period, and there remain distinct provincial differences. (ii) MR significantly improves EE and shows an inverted U-shaped trend. Moreover, this study finds that environmental regulations, energy structure, and financial development have significantly improved EE. To make the results robust, this study uses five MR substitute indicators for robustness test. Finally, the policy in this study implies that the government should focus on MR development and reduce provincial differences.

Earnings management and the role of MOSAL in co-ops

• Consumer co-ops drive their annual earnings toward zero earnings based on their prior expectations of the level of pre-managed earnings. • Co-ops manipulate sales up, increase COGS, and reduce SG&A discretionary expenses when observed pre-managed earnings fall below zero earnings. • If pre-managed earnings exceed zero and attract regulators’ attention, co-ops reduce sales and COGS, and increase SG&A discretionary expenses. • Co-ops with small losses engage in real activities manipulation to avoid reporting losses and to make small profits. • Real activities manipulation and accrual-based earnings management have decreased following the passage of the 2013 MOSAL regulation. This study provides evidence that consumer co-operative societies (co-ops) drive reported earnings toward zero profit by adjusting sales, discretionary expenses, and costs of goods sold. Evidence also indicates that co-ops with small losses manage earnings up to avoid reporting losses and make small profits. Furthermore, earnings management tends to decrease after the 2013 MOSAL (Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor) regulation. This paper examines a highly significant and currently unresearched segment of the economy using a unique and comprehensive dataset of annual information on Kuwaiti co-ops. It also provides new insights on the role of government regulations in curbing the accounting practices co-ops managers use to misreport financial statements.

Determinants of the community mobility during the COVID-19 epidemic: The role of government regulations and information.

This paper studies the dynamics of human mobility during the initial stage of the COVID-19 pandemic in countries around the world. The main goal of the analysis is to empirically separate voluntary reductions in mobility driven by the information about the location-specific pandemic trends from the effects of the government-imposed social distancing mandates. Google human mobility dataset is used to track the dynamics of mobility across a wide range of categories (e.g., workplace, retail and recreational activities, etc.), while information on country-specific counts of COVID-19 cases and deaths is used as a proxy for the information about the spread of the pandemic available to the population. A detailed index of stringency of the government-imposed social distancing policies in around 100 countries is used as a measure of government response. We find that human mobility does respond in a significant way to the information about the spread of the pandemic. This channel can explain about 15 percentage points of the overall reduction in mobility across the affected countries. At the same time, our results imply that government-imposed policies account for the majority of the reduction in the mobility observed during this period.

The role of government regulation in the formation and development of Korean transnational corporations

The role of government regulation in the formation and development of Korean transnational corporations

The role of the state in the development of the rocket and space industry

In the USSR, space exploration was considered a national achievement necessary for the state to raise the patriotic spirit of citizens and show the strength of the country. Of course, then the state was the main investor in this area. During this time, little has changed. As then, and now, all over the world, governments are the main investors in the rocket and space industry. Investments are made through the provision of grants, subsidies and direct fi nancing. Over the past ten years, the number of participating countries implementing space programs and participating in global production chains for the creation of rocket and space products has signifi cantly expanded. In addition, private funding for projects has increased, leading to a signifi cant infl ow of private capital into the space sector. The relevance of this article is explained by the fact that the number of players in the market for rocket and space products has increased signifi cantly, as has the intensity of the race in this area between countries. This trend is also facilitated by the active infl uence on this area of the American company SpaceX, whose achievements are monitored by the whole world, and Roscosmos is trying to keep up with its Western competitor. Also, do not discount China, which is one of the most, if not the most signifi cant, competitors to the United States both in the economy as a whole and in the rocket and space industry. The purpose of this article is to analyze the current situation in the rocket and space industry and the role of government regulation in this area.

The Role of Government Regulations in Enhancing Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure and Firm Value

The Role of Government Regulations in Enhancing Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure and Firm Value

The role of government regulations in the adoption of cloud computing: A case study of local government

Cloud computing is a technology that facilitates improved productivity, improved efficiency and lower costs. This technology has the potential to improve the reliability and scalability of organizational systems and leads to an enhanced focus on core business and strategy. Despite the Australian Federal Government's ‘cloud-first’ strategy and policies and the Queensland State Government's ‘digital-first’ strategy, the adoption of cloud services at the local government level has been limited, largely due to a lack of specificity among government regulations and a lack of regulations that provide support to local governments. This empirical study deploys a mixed research method designed to develop a cloud regulations model to assist governments in adopting cloud computing services. By integrating Australian Cloud Policy Frameworks with the extant research on cloud computing, this study conducted 21 field interviews with Information Technology (IT) managers and surveyed 480 IT staff from Australia's 47 local governments. This research paper presents and validates a revised set of factors used to develop government regulations specific to cloud computing adoption. The factors that we found to be statistically significant were cost, quality of services, security, privacy, management, government-based facilitating conditions, and firm-based facilitating conditions regulations. Based on these findings, this research concludes that government regulation is a significant aspect in decision making for the adoption of any new technology such as cloud computing.

Determinants of the Community Mobility During the Covid-19 Epidemic: The Role of Government Regulations and Information

This paper studies the dynamics of human mobility during the initial stage of the COVID-19 pandemic in countries around the world. The main goal of the analysis is to empirically separate voluntary reductions in mobility driven by the information about the location-specific pandemic trends from the effects of the government-imposed social distancing mandates. Google human mobility dataset is used to track the dynamics of mobility across a wide range of categories (e.g. workplace, retail and recreational activities, etc), while information on country-specific counts of COVID-19 cases and deaths is used as a proxy for the information about the spread of the pandemic available to the population.A detailed index of stringency of the government-imposed social distancing policies in around 100 countries is used as a measure of government response. We find that human mobility does respond in a significant way to the information about the spread of the pandemic. This channel can explain about 14% of the overall reduction in mobility across the affected countries. At the same time, our results imply that government-imposed policies account for the majority of the reduction in the mobility observed during this period.

Научные исследования в США: финансирование, структура, результаты

The article gives an estimation of scientific and technological potential in the USA in the end of second decade of 21 Century. The article analyzes the source-performer matrix of R& D and achieved results in research and innovations. The author considers positions of the USA in world science by absolute volumes as well as by share of domestic GDP. The article demonstrates the role of most important sectors of R&D (government laboratories, industry, universities, non-profit organizations, state and local authorities) by sources and performance. The role of universities is disclosed as a key sector of basic research. Also the role of industry is shown as leading producer of applied research and innovations. It emphasized also the significance of non-profit research organizations for social and humanitarian studies. A special attention is paid to the role of government in development of American science. The author reviews the significance of legislation in developing R&D in the USA, the role of government regulation in this sphere, the place of government laboratories in scientific process. Also the article describes the effectiveness of American R&D. It is resulted in different indicators, including a number of Nobel prizes, patents, citation indices, positions in various technologies.

Green Practices with Renewable Distributed Generation Technology in India

Abstract In the modern electricity sector, power industries are facing the challenge to meet exponentially growing electricity demand with the constraint of reducing carbon emission. Overcoming these issues, the power sector is getting motivated to use decentralized renewable energy based renewable distributed generation (RDG) technology to meet growing demand and reduce carbon emission to meet the government environmental regulations and social equality. The role of management and small size generating units are playing as the key factor in the adoption of green RDG practices. In this work, authors identified factors influencing power sector to adopt green RDG practices through a survey in Indian power industries. After analysis of survey data, the role of government regulation as the most important factor in choosing environment friendly practices has been identified. A significant relationship has been shown between government regulations and managerial concern for using green RDG practices with apparent stakeholder pressures. Findings show that effect of factors influencing green RDG environmental regulation is significant. This analysis will help in the decision-making process to increase concern over green RDG practices.

Green product development and environmental performance: Investigating the role of government regulations

We study a problem where a firm must decide on its product types, market price(s), and quality dimensions. Given that consumers' willingness to pay for an environmental quality dimension (e.g., energy efficiency) varies, the firm makes the above-mentioned decisions to improve its performance. Since the outcomes of such decisions directly influence the firm's environmental performance, our primary goal is to understand how governmental regulations can be set as a driver of green product development and ultimately benefit the environment. Our investigation captures quality-based development costs while incorporating the environmental quality dimension. The findings reveal that the government should impose regulations with caution as firms may opt for a strategy that provides a larger profit at the expense of lower total environmental performance. Moreover, under some conditions, strict regulations can cause firms to be reluctant to innovate by producing a single standard product rather than distinct products for different market segments.