Stakeholder Engagement Strategies Research Articles

The effect of Sustainability Innovation, Proactive Sustainability Strategy, and Digital Transformation on Corporate Sustainability Performance

Purpose: Business sustainability is widely accepted as a crucial approach to ensure the long-term success of enterprises. This research aims to explore how proactive sustainability strategies, sustainable innovation, and digital transformation impact a company's sustainability performance. Method: Additionally, the study will use organizational culture as a moderator and add size and leverage as control variables to evaluate their effects. A total of 705 sample data were collected from the financial statements, annual reports, and sustainability reports of non-financial companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) between 2018 and 2022. To test the hypotheses investigated, multiple regression analysis was used. Results and conclusion: The findings reveal that proactive sustainability strategy, sustainability innovation, and digital transformation have a positive impact on corporate sustainability performance. Secondly, it was found that organizational culture cannot act as a moderator in the relationship between proactive sustainability strategy, sustainability innovation, and digital transformation. Research implications: The research highlights that to enhance long-term performance, environmental, economic, and social strategies should be supported by stakeholder engagement, governance and leadership, and communication strategies. Among these six elements, stakeholder engagement and communication strategies have the most positive impact on sustainability performance. Originality/value: This study has introduced three new aspects for measuring the Proactive Sustainability Strategy.

Communication strategies for effective CSR and stakeholder engagement in the oil & gas industry: A conceptual analysis

This conceptual analysis explores communication strategies for effective Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and stakeholder engagement in the oil and gas industry. The oil and gas sector faces increasing scrutiny from stakeholders, including communities, governments, NGOs, and investors, regarding its social and environmental impact. Effective communication is crucial for companies to build trust, manage expectations, and demonstrate their commitment to CSR. The analysis discusses key communication strategies that companies can employ to enhance CSR and stakeholder engagement. These strategies include transparency, dialogue, collaboration, and storytelling. Transparency involves providing clear and accurate information about the company's CSR initiatives, performance, and impact. Dialogue involves engaging with stakeholders to understand their concerns, gather feedback, and address issues. Collaboration involves partnering with stakeholders to co-create solutions and maximize the impact of CSR initiatives. Storytelling involves sharing compelling narratives about the company's CSR efforts to inspire stakeholders and build a positive reputation. The analysis also highlights the importance of tailoring communication strategies to the specific context of the oil and gas industry. This includes addressing the unique challenges and sensitivities associated with oil and gas operations, such as environmental risks, community impacts, and regulatory complexities. Overall, the analysis emphasizes the importance of communication in driving effective CSR and stakeholder engagement in the oil and gas industry. Companies that adopt transparent, dialogue-driven, collaborative, and storytelling-based communication strategies are more likely to build trust, enhance their reputation, and create positive social and environmental impact.

Global Sustainability Frontrunners: Lessons from the Nordics

This article explores Nordic countries’ and companies’ sustainability practices. It explores how nations like Denmark, Finland, and Sweden and companies such as Novo Nordisk and Ørsted achieve top sustainability rankings through their distinctive approach to stakeholder cooperation. It discusses the historical and cultural context that has shaped the Nordic approach, emphasizing the importance of long-term vision, stakeholder engagement, and cooperative strategies. It provides insights into how these practices contribute to achieving sustainable development goals and offers valuable lessons for global businesses seeking to integrate sustainable practices into their operations.

Analysis of Leadership Failures, Crises, and Scandals in Various Sectors and Contexts in Argentina

Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the analysis of leadership failures, crises, and scandals in various sectors and contexts.
 Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
 Findings: An analysis of leadership failures, crises, and scandals in Argentina reveals recurring patterns across various sectors and contexts. Instances of corruption, mismanagement, and lack of accountability have plagued political, corporate, and social spheres. The failure to address systemic issues has exacerbated economic instability and social unrest, undermining trust in leadership. These challenges underscore the pressing need for comprehensive reforms and ethical leadership to foster sustainable development and restore public confidence.
 Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Transformational leadership theory, contingency theory & ethical leadership theory may be used to anchor future studies on the analysis of leadership failures, crises, and scandals in various sectors and contexts. Encourage practitioners to consider the perspectives of various stakeholders when analyzing leadership failures and developing strategies for crisis management and stakeholder engagement. Develop evidence-based policy recommendations aimed at preventing leadership failures and promoting effective leadership practices.

NAVIGATING NON-TECHNICAL RISKS IN THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRY: INSIGHTS AND FRAMEWORKS - A REVIEW

Non-technical risks play a critical role in the oil and gas industry, influencing operational efficiency, financial performance, and stakeholder trust. This review explores key insights and frameworks for understanding and managing non-technical risks in the oil and gas sector. The review begins by defining non-technical risks and highlighting their significance in the industry. It then discusses various types of non-technical risks, including regulatory, environmental, social, and geopolitical risks, and their impact on oil and gas operations. The review also examines the interconnected nature of non-technical risks and how they can escalate into larger crises if not managed effectively. It emphasizes the importance of adopting a holistic approach to risk management that considers the interplay between different risk factors. Furthermore, the review identifies several key frameworks and methodologies for assessing and managing non-technical risks in the oil and gas industry. These include risk assessment tools, scenario planning, and stakeholder engagement strategies. The review concludes by highlighting the need for oil and gas companies to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate non-technical risks. It emphasizes the importance of integrating risk management into overall business strategies and decision-making processes. Overall, this review provides valuable insights and frameworks for navigating non-technical risks in the oil and gas industry. It offers practical recommendations for industry practitioners and policymakers to enhance risk management practices and ensure the long-term sustainability of the sector.
 Keywords: Oil and Gas, Insights, Frameworks, Navigating, Non- Technical Risks

Enhancing a circular economy for construction and demolition waste management in China: A stakeholder engagement and key strategy approach

China's construction and demolition waste has been substantially increasing due to the country's urbanization. However, since the recycling rate of construction and demolition waste is still much lower in China compared to most developed countries, its construction industry still relies heavily on natural resource consumption and is very much a linear economy. Although a circular economy for construction and demolition waste management has been promoted by the government in recent years, the transition from open-ended to close-looped circularity for construction and demolition waste management strategies have not been fully investigated. This study therefore identifies stakeholder engagement and closed-loop key strategies as part of a circular economy for construction and demolition waste management in China. Integrated approaches are used to achieve the aim of this study including literature review, semi-structured interview, questionnaire survey, and causal loop diagram development. The stakeholder engagement and key strategies were identified through literature review, semi-structured interviews, questionnaire survey, and statistical analysis. A causal loop diagram was then developed to demonstrate the interconnection and causal effect between stakeholders and key strategies. The findings reveal that stakeholder engagement and key strategies are highly interrelated for achieving closed-loop construction and demolition waste management. Government ranks as the most important stakeholder engagement, and improving secondary material quality and value is the most important key strategies. This study provides insights for practitioners and academics alike to help understand the interrelationship between stakeholder engagement and key strategies as part of a circular economy for construction and demolition waste management in China.

All for One and One for All: Dissecting PREMIERE’s Inclusive AKIS Stakeholder Engagement Strategy

Innovation is increasingly being considered a social process, more bottom-up and interactive, than top-down science to implementation. Projects funded at a European level under Cluster 6 of the Horizon Europe Work Programme, and EIP-AGRI Operational Groups at a national and regional level in each of the 27 EU Member States, reflect this by placing a greater focus on making the best use of different types of knowledge and complimentary expertise (practical, scientific, technical, organisational, etc.) through the Multi-actor Approach (MAA). A wealth of strategic management literature exists on good practice stakeholder engagement strategies which mobilise the necessary bidirectional and cross-sectoral knowledge exchange and idea generation required for successful co-innovation ecosystems. Its counterpart however, from an Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) perspective, is largely absent. This method article addresses this disparity and gap in literature by describing a 5-step AKIS Stakeholder Engagement Strategy developed by the PREMIERE Horizon Europe Project to help co-create an ‘enabling environment’ to foster and ‘speed up’ innovation, knowledge sharing and digitisation in agriculture, forestry and related sectors through mutually beneficial interactions between an extensive and diverse network of AKIS actors (e.g. researchers, advisors, agri-businesses, farmers) at EU, National and regional level. The inclusive nature of the multi-staged stakeholder engagement strategy outlined in this paper, inspired by strategic management literature, helps close the innovation gap between policy, research and practice through genuine multi-actor dialogue, holistic insights and feedback from project inception to completion, thereby helping to build trusting, meaningful and lasting relationships of mutual respect amongst relevant AKIS stakeholders, ranging from policy makers to harder to reach groups ‘on-the ground’, in place of mere, one-off consultations. The resultant knowledge exchange will significantly contribute to meeting objectives and targets set out in the European Green Deal, EU Climate Policy, Common Agricultural Policy and Farm to Fork Strategy.

Factors that influence the implementation of innovation in aged care: a scoping review.

The objective of this scoping review is to identify factors that influence the implementation of innovation in aged care. Aged care is a dynamic sector experiencing rapid change. Implementation of innovations in aged care has received relatively little research attention compared to health care. This review included studies of any design, that examined the implementation of innovations in aged care settings. Searches were conducted in MEDLINE, CINAHL, AgeLine, and ProQuest Social Sciences Premium Collection for studies published between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2022. The titles and abstracts of retrieved citations were screened by two independent reviewers. Full-text articles were screened by one reviewer to determine inclusion. Data were extracted in NVivo using a tool developed by the research team. Factors that influenced implementation were inductively coded, interpreted, and grouped into categories in a series of workshops. Of the 2530 studies that were screened, 193 were included. Of the included papers, the majority (74%) related to residential aged care, 28% used an implementation theory or framework, and 15% involved consumers. Five key categories of factors influencing implementation were identified: organizational context including resourcing and culture; people's attitudes and capabilities; relationships between people; the intervention and its appropriateness; and implementation actions such as stakeholder engagement and implementation strategies. Our findings can be used to develop practical resources to support implementation efforts, and highlight the importance of resourcing for successful implementation. Attention to community-based aged care, and greater engagement with theory and community is needed to promote research rigor, relevance and applicability.

Sustainability in project management: A comprehensive review

This comprehensive review paper delves into the integration of sustainability principles within the realm of project management. The primary objective is to analyze how sustainability is being incorporated into project management practices and to identify the emerging trends and challenges in this integration. The methodology involves a systematic review of existing literature, encompassing academic journals, industry reports, and case studies, to provide a holistic view of the current state of sustainability in project management. Key findings reveal that sustainability in project management is increasingly gaining attention, driven by the growing recognition of environmental, social, and economic impacts. The study identifies three core dimensions of sustainability in project management: environmental responsibility, social equity, and economic viability. It highlights the evolving role of project managers in embedding these dimensions into project life cycles, from initiation to closure. The review also uncovers a range of tools and frameworks being employed to facilitate sustainable project management, such as life cycle assessment, stakeholder engagement strategies, and sustainability balanced scorecards. However, challenges persist, including a lack of standardized guidelines, difficulties in measuring sustainability outcomes, and resistance to change in traditional project management practices. The paper concludes that while strides have been made in integrating sustainability into project management, there is a need for more robust frameworks and educational efforts to enhance the adoption and effectiveness of sustainable practices. Future research directions are suggested, focusing on the development of standardized sustainability metrics and the exploration of the role of technology in enhancing sustainable project management practices.

Expectations Meet Reality: Leader Sensemaking and Enactment of Stakeholder Engagement in Multistakeholder Social Enterprises

Given the urgency of global crises, interest abounds in alternative organizational forms (e.g., multistakeholder social enterprises, MSEs), promising structural solutions to engage diverse stakeholders in the creation of joint social, economic, and democratic values. Yet, studies of the who, how, and why of stakeholder engagement are predominantly rooted in for-profit contexts, assuming objective boundaries between insider/outsider stakeholders and engagement as a means to an end. The context of MSEs challenges both of these assumptions. Based on interviews with leaders of 28 French MSEs, I show how the latter made sense of their expectations versus the reality of stakeholder engagement. Leader sensemaking strategies informed the enactment of (revised) stakeholder engagement strategies to maintain coherence, or address misalignment, between expectations and reality. The article contributes to the literature by challenging assumptions of stakeholder engagement in for-profit firms. It also cautions against an overreliance on designated organizational forms to enable substantive stakeholder engagement.

Engagement and accessibility tools for pro-environmental action on air quality: the SOCIO-BEE paradigm

AbstractThe involvement of citizens and all stakeholders is crucial in tackling environmental and social matters. This, addressing equity and diversity issues, although challenging, is a necessary condition for achieving positive outcomes and ensuring that no one is left behind. To help ease this challenge, this work presents a systematic approach to ensure inclusive participation and leverage non-technical and technical elements to maximise stakeholder engagement in scientific activities to successfully address sustainability concerns. For that, it builds on the interim results of the H2020 SOCIO-BEE project, a Citizen science (CS) proposal to reduce air pollution through inclusive community engagement and social innovation. As part of an interdisciplinary CS project, an abductive systematic combining methodology was employed, which allowed for dialogue and collaboration between theory and practice throughout the whole process, during which separate groups of experts and potential end-users were involved. The article presents (i) the stakeholder engagement strategy codified in the SOCIO-BEE toolkit as a robust, actionable and inclusive foundation of engagement to CS activities; and (ii) the digital platform UX that allows setting up campaigns for measurements and assignment to citizens, incorporating the requirements for flexibility, accessibility, limited digital literacy, inclusion and legal and ethical considerations. Their combination and mutual interaction aim to leverage the pros of CS and technology whilst reducing their cons to ensure the four pillars of applicability, scalability, actionability, and inclusion. This is supported by the presented hybrid model which combines physical and virtual spaces and individual and collective action.

Task-Related Leadership Competencies and Physical Work Environment as Predictors of Organizational Effectiveness in The Cameroon Baptist Convention Primary Schools

Aim: The research addresses two primary objectives: examining the impact of headteachers' task-related leadership competencies (TR_competencies) and work environment (WE_index) on organizational effectiveness in terms of stakeholder involvement (SI_OE).
 Methods: This study employs ordinary least squares (OLS) regression analysis to scrutinize the predictive efficacy of leadership competence and conditions of service on organizational effectiveness in Cameroon Baptist Convention (CBC) primary schools.
 Results: Statistically significant relationships are identified. Regression coefficients underscore the robustness of CBC headteachers' task-related leadership competencies, encompassing accountability, creativity, diversity promotion, culture shaping, and strategic planning. Challenges in change management highlight areas necessitating targeted professional development. A negative coefficient for the work environment implies an inverse relationship with organizational effectiveness in terms of stakeholder involvement. The F-statistic tests the overall model significance, yielding p-values of 0.0001 and 0.0000 for Models 1 and 2, respectively.
 Conclusion: These results prompt rejection of the null hypothesis, confirming the overall model significance. Furthermore, the coefficients for TR_competencies and WE_index are statistically significant at the 0.01 level, affirming their individual impact.
 Recommendations: This study recommends that the CBC Education Department should engage comprehensive strategy to bring about organisational effectiveness in the primary schools. That strategy should involve targeted professional development for headteachers on key leadership competencies, simultaneous improvements in the physical work environment, and stronger stakeholder engagement strategies. Policymakers are equally encouraged to translate these findings into actionable policies. This should organisational effectiveness in the CBC Primary schools.

Stakeholders Engagement And Performance of Non-Governmental Organizations In Ethiopi

Purpose of the study: The objective of the study was to examine the influence of stakeholders’ engagement on the performance of NGOs in Ethiopia. Methodology: The study utilized a mixed-methods approach (descriptive survey and correlational research designs) to collect quantitative data using a survey questionnaire. The study’s unit of analysis was the local NGOs, while the units of observation were the CEOs and board chairpersons of the sampled organizations. The systematic sampling technique and SPSS aided in data analysis. Suitable responses for analysis were received from 475 out of 654 questionnaires distributed. Among these, there were 276 responses from CEOs and 199 from board chairpersons. Main Findings: Stakeholders’ engagement influenced performance. However, there is a moderate level of stakeholders’ engagement among NGOs in Ethiopia. Research limitations/implications: The findings were cross-sectional and can be generalized to local NGOs in Ethiopia. Therefore, future studies should consider a wider scope in terms of period and include other international NGOs in Ethiopia and those outside Ethiopia. Evaluation was also done based on internal stakeholders; hence, future studies should also consider views from external stakeholders. Conclusions: The study reveals that stakeholders’ engagement significantly positively influences the performance of local NGOs in Ethiopia. It has also been established that there is a moderate level of stakeholders’ engagement among NGOs in Ethiopia. These findings provide insights for enhancing stakeholders’ engagement among the local NGOs in Ethiopia and offer recommendations for future research. Novelty/originality of the study: This study offers useful insights into existing knowledge by investigating the relationship between stakeholders’ engagement and the performance of NGOs in Ethiopia. The findings of this research provide valuable insights for NGOs, policymakers, academicians, and other stakeholders, enabling them to develop effective strategies for stakeholder engagement that can enhance the performance and impact of NGOs.

Engaging stakeholders to inform policy developments in early childhood education and outside school hours care

The application of engagement strategies to ensure democracy of decisions is increasingly valued and adopted by governments to ensure trust in the process and ownership of the outcome. This paper describes the approach and methods used to engage early childhood education and care (ECEC) and outside school hours care (OSHC) stakeholders in the contemporizing and updating of Australia’s national Approved Learning Frameworks (ALFs): Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (EYLF) and My Time Our Place: Framework for School Age Care (MTOP). Theoretical underpinnings of a robust stakeholder engagement strategy ensured a range of methods were developed to communicate with and encourage participation by the diversity of stakeholders who are invested in ECEC and OSHC in Australia – broadly defined as approved providers, teachers, educators, families, children and young people, regulatory authorities and other professionals who provide support and advice. A mixed-method, sequential 3-Stage design was developed to gather the insights, responses, and perspectives of stakeholders who provided, worked in, used, attended, or supported ECEC and/or OSHC settings. Stakeholder feedback included survey ratings and written comments, focus group and panel discussions, educator documentation and video-diaries, and the writings, talking, and drawings of children and young people. Evaluation methods focus on the number, diversity, and depth of stakeholder responses. In conclusion, we reflect on the usefulness, benefits, limitations, and effectiveness of our approach to participatory engagement to inform government policy development and decision making.

Building a vertically integrated genomic learning health system: The biobank at the Colorado Center for Personalized Medicine

Precision medicine initiatives across the globe have led to a revolution of repositories linking large-scale genomic data with electronic health records, enabling genomic analyses across the entire phenome. Many of these initiatives focus solely on research insights, leading to limited direct benefit to patients. We describe the biobank at the Colorado Center for Personalized Medicine (CCPM Biobank) that was jointly developed by the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and UCHealth to serve as a unique, dual-purpose research and clinical resource accelerating personalized medicine. This living resource currently has more than 200,000 participants with ongoing recruitment. We highlight the clinical, laboratory, regulatory, and HIPAA-compliant informatics infrastructure along with our stakeholder engagement, consent, recontact, and participant engagement strategies. We characterize aspects of genetic and geographic diversity unique to the Rocky Mountain region, the primary catchment area for CCPM Biobank participants. We leverage linked health and demographic information of the CCPM Biobank participant population to demonstrate the utility of the CCPM Biobank to replicate complex trait associations in the first 33,674 genotyped individuals across multiple disease domains. Finally, we describe our current efforts toward return of clinical genetic test results, including high-impact pathogenic variants and pharmacogenetic information, and our broader goals as the CCPM Biobank continues to grow. Bringing clinical and research interests together fosters unique clinical and translational questions that can be addressed from the large EHR-linked CCPM Biobank resource within a HIPAA- and CLIA-certified environment.

Organization of Work with Project Stakeholders

In the context of macroeconomic instability, the issue of managing the interaction with stakeholders of projects that have various types of resources necessary for successful project activities is of particular importance. The identification of stakeholders and the subsequent preparation of a strategy of interaction and communication with them contribute to a more accurate and effective implementation of project activities. The purpose of the study is to analyze stakeholders from the point of view of a diagram of interest and degree of influence on the project and develop a communication plan for the most influential parties to the project. As examples of stakeholders in a construction project, we can identify the customer, the project team participant, the expert of state expertise, the general contractor, the supplier of technological equipment, the representative of administration. During the existence of the modern theory of stakeholders, a number of models have appeared by which it is possible to determine the strategy of interaction with stakeholders and organize their types. To visualize the level of influence of stakeholders on the project and work out an information exchange plan, it is recommended to produce a special diagram. The chart of interest and impact on the project should be periodically checked against the list of stakeholder data and changes should be observed. Based on the above scheme, it is proposed to develop a communication plan for the most influential parties. Continuous monitoring and timely adjustment of the stakeholder engagement strategy creates the conditions under which maintaining a strong relationship with these persons becomes possible throughout the life cycle of the project.

COMMUNICATING IT AUDIT FINDINGS: STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

This research paper explores the intricate realm of communicating IT audit findings, focusing on strategies for effective stakeholder engagement. The significance of IT audits in the contemporary digital landscape is underscored, emphasizing the need to translate technical assessments into actionable insights. The theoretical framework draws from the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Stakeholder Theory, offering lenses to understand stakeholder engagement dynamics. The conceptual framework interconnects the nature of IT audits, communication strategies, and stakeholder engagement. Strategies highlighted include clear and concise reporting, tailoring communication to diverse stakeholders, leveraging visual aids and technology, establishing feedback mechanisms, and fostering a collaborative organizational culture. Benefits encompass informed decision-making, enhanced transparency, improved risk management, and strengthened stakeholder relationships. Barriers, such as technical jargon and resistance to change, are addressed to optimize communication effectiveness. The conclusion underscores the pivotal role of communication in IT audits, and recommendations provide a roadmap for organizations to navigate complexities and maximize the impact of IT audit findings on organizational resilience and strategic decision-making.
 Keywords: IT Audits, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies, Stakeholder Theory, Risk Management, Organizational Resilience.

Analyzing Corporate Social Responsibility Performance with the Weighted Product Model Method

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), frequently abbreviated as CSR, is set to assume a crucial role in corporate reporting. It has become customary for all companies to establish CSR policies and create annual reports outlining their CSR activities. This approach aids in distinguishing between socially responsible behaviors and those lacking in social responsibility, simplifying their identification. Presently, CSR is recognized as a sophisticated and globally accepted concept that has systematically evolved and developed. It has emerged as a universally acknowledged language and perspective that is increasingly gaining significance. In today's context, stakeholders are expected to prioritize more than just profit generation and compliance with legal requirements; companies are also anticipated to demonstrate a commitment to business growth alongside their CSR endeavors. CSR has now become an integral aspect of modern business operations. Regarding its social impact, CSR research serves as a tool to understand how businesses influence society and the contributions they make. This research investigates how businesses champion sustainable practices, address social and environmental issues, and contribute to enhancing local communities. By scrutinizing CSR initiatives and their outcomes, research sheds light on the positive influence corporations can have on society. Stakeholder engagement is a central focus of CSR research, underscoring the importance of involving diverse stakeholders such as employees, customers, suppliers, local communities, and investors. This study examines how businesses engage with and react to these stakeholders, aiming to foster collaboration, transparent communication, and the establishment of trust. By nurturing stronger relationships and exploring effective stakeholder engagement strategies, businesses can enhance their social acceptance and credibility. Sustainability stands as a central pillar of CSR research, significantly contributing to the advancement of sustainable business practices. This research explores how companies integrate resource efficiency, environmental considerations, and measures to address climate change into their day-to-day operations. By identifying successful sustainability initiatives, CSR research helps shape best practices and facilitates the transition toward a more sustainable economy. The Weighted product model (WPM), initially introduced by Deng to tackle challenges in Multiple Criteria Decision Making (MCDM), provides a framework that examines the sequential relationships, data types, and geometric patterns among measurable impacts in a communication evaluation model. In this specific context, the alternatives being considered are Community relations, Diversity aspects, Employee relations, Ecological environment, and Product aspects. The evaluation parameters include Ownership by family, Ownership by founder, Ownership by mutual funds, Ownership by banks and insurance firms, Ownership by employees (ESOP), Family CEO (represented as a dummy variable), Founder CEO (also a dummy variable), Debt/equity ratio, and Return on assets. The evaluation outcomes indicate that the Founder CEO (represented as a dummy variable) achieves the highest ranking, while ownership by banks and insurance firms receives the lowest rank in the assessment.

Assessing the role of direct public engagement in shaping the UAE nuclear energy sustainability image

Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the role of direct public engagement in shaping the sustainability image of nuclear energy in the UAE and the Arabian Gulf region. The study aims to measure the conflicting viewpoints of stakeholders, particularly the local community, regarding nuclear energy's dependability, cost-effectiveness, safety and environmental friendliness. The study also seeks to assess the effectiveness of direct stakeholder engagement strategies in enhancing public confidence in nuclear energy as a safe and sustainable source of electricity. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a quantitative-methods research design and used a sample of 318 participants. The SPSS AMOS application was used to conduct a structural equation model analysis. The purpose of this analysis is to examine the relationships among variables that constitute the key constructs of the study. In addition, confirmatory factor analysis was used to assess the reliability of the testing approach. Various fit indices and measurements, such as chi-square ratio, degrees of freedom, GFI, CFI and RMSEA, were used to evaluate the adequacy of the model. Findings The study finds that the construct “Direct Stakeholder Engagement (DSE)” has a positive effect on the dependent variables “Trust in Nuclear Sustainability (TNS)” and “Perception of Nuclear Energy as Safe (PNE)” with a probability value of (0.003, p < 0.05). Therefore, the hypothesis of the study is deemed acceptable. Hence, it can be concluded that each of the foregoing variables (DSE1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) and (TNS1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) with (PNE1, 2 and 3) have been observed and analysed in this study, and based on this analysis, it is plausible that the public's trust in nuclear sustainability and their acceptance of nuclear energy as a safe source of their nation's electricity can be positively affected by direct stakeholder engagement. Practical implications The study's findings have implications for policymakers and managers of nuclear power plants in the UAE and the Arabian Gulf region. The study provides insights into effective stakeholder engagement strategies that can enhance public participation and confidence in nuclear energy. The study's recommendations highlight the importance of incorporating public opinion in policymaking and management practices to address conflicting viewpoints and enhance public trust in nuclear sustainability. The study's findings also contribute to the ongoing discourse on nuclear sustainability and provide insights into the role of direct public engagement in shaping public perception of nuclear energy. Originality/value This study's originality lies in its focus on the UAE and the Arabian Gulf region, where nuclear energy is a critical source of electricity. The study contributes to the limited research on stakeholder engagement and public perception of nuclear energy in the region. The study's novel framework of stakeholder engagement, tailored to cultural dimensions, provides insights into effective engagement strategies that can enhance public participation and confidence in nuclear energy. The study's quantitative-methods research design also provides a comprehensive understanding of the conflicting viewpoints of stakeholders, enhancing the understanding of the role of direct public engagement in shaping public perception of nuclear energy.

142 Identifying common housing conditions affecting older people relevant to integrated Care for Older Persons in Ireland

Abstract Background The health and well-being of older people is significantly affected by housing, representing an essential aspect of preventative healthcare in the community. Good quality housing is an important factor in a person’s ability to maintain mental and physical health, as well as sustain optimal quality of life. This is particularly true for older people who may spend more time at home than other demographic groups. This study explores the linkages between housing conditions and the health and wellbeing of older people with the aim to inform housing designers, providers, and policy makers about the key aspects of healthy homes and common housing hazards, affecting older people. Methods The qualitative research programme involved an in-depth stakeholder engagement strategy, with activities including focus groups, diaries, and interviews to place the perspectives of older people at the centre of the work. The research also included a series of case study visits to the homes of patients of an Integrated Care Programme for Older People, where the research team conducted a series of qualitative semi-structured interviews with the patient, as well as a technical and quantitative survey of the home. Results Key themes identified throughout the research programme include overarching themes such as healthy ageing and housing and ageing in place; themes related to the hospital and integrated care, and the local authority; housing conditions and hazards; and built environment issues across the key spatial scales. Conclusion There is a need for better, more accessible data on the housing issues, conditions, and hazards for older people throughout Ireland. Additionally, it is essential to consider the needs of patients with additional care requirements, such as those living with dementia, as the built environment greatly impacts them.