Management & Marketing: Recent submissions
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Employee engagement: Development of a new measure
( Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. , 2019 , Article)It is claimed that organisations investing in employee engagement will reap significant benefits in terms of employee productivity, achievement of organisational goals, customer satisfaction, and talent retention. However, ... -
Achieving rapid internationalization of sub-Saharan African firms: Ethiopian Airlines' operations under challenging conditions
( Elsevier Inc. , 2019 , Article)Having expanded their global operations, many African firms have begun to appear on the radar screens of multinational players. The distinctive nature of the African continent has directed these firms to follow unconventional ... -
Enablers of sustainable municipal solid waste management system in India
( Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. , 2019 , Article)The present study moves beyond the traditional focus of municipal solid waste management (MSWM) of collection and disposal to sustainable MSWM that takes a systems view and addresses issues related to waste prevention, ... -
Socially responsible supply chain management in small and medium enterprises in the GCC
( Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. , 2019 , Article)Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine variables and their relationships that hinder socially responsible behaviours in the supply chain of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Gulf Cooperation Council ... -
Factors influencing the adoption of online shopping in Lebanon: An empirical integration of unified theory of acceptance and use of technology2 and DeLone-McLean model of IS success
( Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. , 2019 , Article)This paper aims to investigate the silent factors that may influence or hinder the adoption of online shopping in Lebanon. A conceptual framework was proposed based on the integration of unified theory of acceptance and ... -
The evolution of base of the pyramid approaches and the role of multinational and domestic business ventures: Value-commitment and profit-making perspectives
( Elsevier Inc. , 2019 , Article)Anchored in the current controversy around the role of multinational enterprises (MNEs)in promoting base of the pyramid (BoP)initiatives in developing nations, this paper analyzes the evolution and changes in BoP approaches ... -
Circular economy in the wine chain production: maturity, challenges, and lessons from an emerging economy perspective
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2019 , Article)The purpose of this study is to analyze how the maturity stages of the adoption of circular economy practices are related to the circular economy business models. The study highlights a case study in which original datasets ... -
Managing sustainability tensions in global supply chains: specific investments in closed-loop technology vs ‘blood metals’
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2019 , Article)This paper discusses how problems of eco-opportunism in metals markets escalate due to market failures because of the increasing scarcity of precious metals. Establishing the right sourcing strategy for recycled material, ... -
Sustainable development in Asian manufacturing SMEs: Progress and directions
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)This article identifies the factors that influence the environmental, social and financial performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector in Asia. Asian SMEs play an important role in ... -
I buy green products, do you...?'': The moderating effect of eWOM on green purchase behavior in Malaysian cosmetics industry
( Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. , 2019 , Article)Purpose: In recent years, consumers are moving toward purchasing green cosmetics instead of chemical one. Plenty of cosmetics products are banned globally due to the usage of poisonous substances such as triphenyl phosphate ... -
Factors influencing employees' intention to apply ergonomics at workplaces: A cultural perspective
( Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. , 2019 , Article)We examine the determinants of employees' intention to apply ergonomics at workplace and the moderating effects of Hofstede's cultural dimensions on the proposed research model. A research model, based on the decomposed ... -
Dynamics of group lending mechanism and the role of group leaders in developing countries: Evidence from Nigeria
( IGI Global , 2019 , Article)Group lending mechanisms have increasingly become popular among microfinance providers in recent years. This is largely due to its ability to leverage joint liability to increase loan repayments whilst promoting an ... -
Uncertainty and contract flexibility in automotive supply chains: A simulation model
( Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. , 2019 , Article)Supply chains are vulnerable to uncertainties in demand and supply. Such uncertainties are often responsible for failure of contracts between buyers and suppliers. Flexible provisions in contracts are likely to reduce the ... -
Operations strategies alignment patterns and service quality: Airline global analysis
( American Society for Quality , 2019 , Article)This article aims to analyze airline operations strategies to identify possible alignment patterns and their effect on airline service quality worldwide. An intensive analysis of more than 350 airlines operations strategies ... -
Organizational Resources and Performance: The Case of an Oil-Rich Country
( Routledge , 2019 , Article)This study adopts the Resource-Based View (RBV) framework in investigating the relationships between the resources/capabilities of public organizations and their performance in an Arab oil-rich country, i.e. the United ... -
B2B service innovation and global industrial service management
( Elsevier Inc. , 2019 , Other)This special edition of IMM aims to develop knowledge and generate new insights and applications of service innovation in B2B context, and global industrial services management relevant to scholars and managers. This article ... -
An assessment of performance appraisal satisfaction levels among physicians: investigation from the healthcare sector in Qatar
( Growing Science , 2019 , Article)Performance appraisal is an ongoing process between managers and employees. In fact, the fairer the process in designing the performance appraisal, the better the employee satisfaction. However, realizing fairness in ... -
Implementation of bioenergy systems towards achieving United Nations' sustainable development goals in rural Bangladesh
( MDPI AG , 2019 , Article)This research presents a conceptual model to illustrate how people living in rural areas can harness bioenergy to create beneficial 'community-driven' income-generating activities. The research is contextualised within the ... -
The impact of human resource practices on job satisfaction and intention to stay in emerging economies: Model development and empirical investigation among high caliber governmental employees in Qatar
( Growing Science , 2019 , Article)High rates in turnover of skilled employees can turn to be a very significant concern in organizations world-wide. Turnover affects productivity, product or service quality and of course profitability. As Human Resources ... -
Investigating the effectiveness of practicing knowledge management in the hospitality industry: The case of Qatar
( Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. , 2019 , Article)Managing knowledge plays a significant role in the delivery of success in different organisations. Hospitality and hotels are not far from this. However, assessing the effectiveness of practicing knowledge management in ...
