Handbook of Research on Global Business Opportunities, 2015
Fierce competition has forced firms to be more creative and innovative to increase market share. ... more Fierce competition has forced firms to be more creative and innovative to increase market share. Differentiating between green products or services with conventional products or services is one of the ways for firms to improve their business sustainability. The objective of this chapter is to explore the eco-innovation enablers and design its typology to measure the current green business practices in industry. Although there are many well-documented enablers or practices of eco-innovation that have been researched, this chapter focuses on practices that contribute towards the successful adoption of eco-innovation by one SME in green furniture manufacturing. This chapter uses the case study method as a source of data collection. Eco-innovation typology has been found in this study to define the effort of green company by looking at the target of eco-innovation versus the mechanism of eco-innovation.
Promoting Sustainable Practices through Energy Engineering and Asset Management, 2015
Malaysia has committed to a 40% reduction of carbon emissions by 2020. The government has encoura... more Malaysia has committed to a 40% reduction of carbon emissions by 2020. The government has encouraged industry, society, and non-government organizations to work together to achieve this objective. The government has provided incentives through several energy programmes such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, green technology, and green building. One key area that has been targeted is logistics and supply chain, which has been contributing to high carbon emissions in manufacturing industries. Scholars and practitioners have only recently begun to pay attention to creating a low carbon supply chain. Furthermore, Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have faced several challenges in adopting low carbon activities. SMEs are unable to take the advantage of energy initiatives because of a lack of knowledge, a shortage of funds, and inadequate facilities. Almost 90% of firms are in the service industry working with large manufacturing firms and some SMEs working in manufacturing industry are working closely with their supply chain networks; achieving low carbon targets is hampered by the readiness of the manufacturing itself. This chapter discusses the challenges and future agenda of creating low carbon supply chains in manufacturing in Malaysia. Possible solutions are provided at the end of the chapter.
Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 2016
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate different types of innovations and their ef... more Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate different types of innovations and their effects on eco-innovation practices by firms practicing green technology in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach – This paper collected data via postal and online surveys. The population frame for this study was obtained from the External Trade Development Corporation directory 2010 and the MyHijau Directory published in 2013. Surveys were distributed to the top management of green technology companies. Findings – Based on the reflections from the managers who participated in the survey, this study found that environmental compliance has become a critical issue and lack of enforcement can no longer be ignored. Despite that fact that eco-innovation inspection activities to comply with environmental regulations are carried out periodically by the studied firms, the challenges in deploying the latest green technologies and their potential benefits have remain evident. Often, a shortage of resources has restricted firms in setting up in-house research and development units. Practical implications – The findings of this study lead to the suggestion that firms practicing green technology should engage in an information-sharing culture with key suppliers regarding the latest know-how and technological developments. Among the recommendations are that firms should engage employees, customers, suppliers and competitors through co-production. This engagement will help improve product marketability, lean production processes and the design of desired green products. Originality/value – This study investigated the level of eco-innovation practices for each dimension of its construct and compared that level to the different stages of firm innovation. The results will fill in the gaps in the literature because previous studies only focused on theory testing and modelling of eco- innovation from a multidisciplinary approach.
Environmental management is an important issue that has attract numerous scholars and practitione... more Environmental management is an important issue that has attract numerous scholars and practitioners especially the issue of climate change. Recently, scholars and practitioners are concerned with rais- ing greenhouse gasses (GHGs) especially carbon emission and its impact on climate change (Palak, Ekşioğlu, & Geunes, 2014). GHGs are dangerous but the world governments have taken initiative to control the release and used of these gasses except Carbon Dioxide. Carbon emissions are not specifically produce by manufacturer but almost by all activities. Thus, climate change mitigation strategy, which carbon emission as the main threat has been regard as very important. The mitigation strategy includes carbon taxes, carbon trading, clean development and joint implementation that can be found in Kyoto Protocol mechanism. The mitigation strategies for carbon emissions are adopted by government by introducing govern- ment regulation (Choudhary, Sarkar, Settur, & Tiwari, 2015). On the other hand, firms also need to adhere to government regulation and adopting carbon reduction strategies to meet their customer requirements and to remain competitive (Seuring, 2013). To do so, firms are expected to increase their competitiveness through Low Carbon Sup- ply Chain Management (LCSCM) by practicing Carbon Footprint (CF). The definition of CF is the recording of carbon emissions throughout the life cycle of a product (Wiedmann & Minx, 2007). In order to record carbon emissions, the concept of LCSCM need to be understood. As proposed by Böttcher & Müller (2015), LCSCM consists of three groups of practices. The first is development of low carbon products in all product develop- ment process by assessing and reducing carbon emissions as well as achieving eco-design. The second practice is low carbon production process where monitoring and reduction of carbon emis- sions should apply in all production process until the final goods. The third practice focuses on low carbon logistics because transportation activities contribute significantly to increasing of carbon emissions. These practices are helping firms to develop carbon mitigation strategy and choose the best strategy to be implemented. As a result, firms now are able to identify and measure carbon emissions at operational and management settings.
International Journal of Leisure and Tourism Marketing, 2011
This paper aims to investigate the service quality expectations of business hotel customers and e... more This paper aims to investigate the service quality expectations of business hotel customers and evaluate their satisfaction with regard to tourism service quality (TSQ) in five-star hotels in Jordan. To achieve the objectives of this paper, questionnaire surveys were used to measure visitor satisfaction. The questionnaire instruments were developed from previous studies and contained 23 proposed TSQ items. The respondents were tourists who stayed in five-star hotels in Jordan. From the 322 questionnaires collected, only four service quality ...
IEEE Transactions on Information Technology in Biomedicine, 2003
A study was conducted to determine if continuous subcutaneous glucose monitoring (from MiniMed CG... more A study was conducted to determine if continuous subcutaneous glucose monitoring (from MiniMed CGMS) could be used in real-time to control blood sugar level (BSL) in patients with critical illness. A closed-loop control system was constructed to use CGMS in a real-time manner, coupled with a proportional integral (PI) control algorithm based on a sliding scale approach, for automatic intravenous infusion of insulin to patients. A total of five subjects with high BSL (> 10 mmol/L) participated in formal studies of the closed-loop control system. Subjects were recruited from critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) after informed consent was obtained. Error grid analysis showed that 64.6% of the BSL readings as determined in real time using CGMS sensor, when compared to conventional BSL measurements on blood drawn from an arterial line, was clinically accurate (i.e., < 20% deviation from glucometer value). In the five patients who underwent closed-loop control, the controller managed to control only one patient's glycaemia without any manual intervention. Manual intervention was required due to the real-time sensor reading deviating more than 20% from the glucometer value, and also as a safety mechanism. Test on equality of mean and variance for BSL attained prior to, during, and post trial showed that the controller's performance was comparable to manual control. We conclude that the automatic sliding scale approach of closed-loop BSL control is feasible in patients in intensive care. More work is needed in the refinement of the algorithm and the improvement of real-time sensor accuracy.
The objective of this paper is to explore eco-innovation practices from the perspective of furnit... more The objective of this paper is to explore eco-innovation practices from the perspective of furniture manufacturers currently active in promoting green production practices in Indonesia. Furniture manufacturing firms are constantly seeking sustainable solutions to avoid the negative effects of the production activities and the products. The firms were chosen because of their ability to produce green furniture with environmentally friendly concepts. Using the case study method, key respondents were interviewed from four firms and a field trip was undertaken during which observations were conducted. This study found that a green network is an emerging driver that can contribute to eco-innovation practices. This paper also identified other themes for eco-innovation - regulation, technology, and firm specific, market and supply factors. A proposed matrix to be used as guidance to evaluate eco-innovation practices for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for eco-innovation assessment is included. This paper provides insights on how eco-innovation best practices can be implemented and also provides guidance to management for finding a best business model to reduce operating costs while providing environmental green and healthy consequences to society.
Previously, the successfulness of a firm is measured by the advancement of
economic value. Howeve... more Previously, the successfulness of a firm is measured by the advancement of economic value. However, today, the firm should consider to reduce the impact of industry footprint and give significance to social and environmental factors, together with economic factors and financial means to enable the firm to be profitable and at the same time protecting the environment. Businesses that understand the importance of their relationship with the communities in which it operates, and its impact on the environment, will be a success in the long run. Therefore, firms develop many approaches and systems for managing the environment through the use of less polluting materials, product design initiatives, and reduce packaging material and energy consumption. Environmental management initiatives can be a measurement of environmental performance (EP), which became an important performance benchmark in the firm, as well as financial indicators of business firms. One of the major strategies for the enhancement of environmental performance is the advent of an innovative strategic maneuver named green human resource management (HRM) practices. Green HRM practices are expected to form firms that focus on environmental, emphasize human capital and hiring employees who have extensive knowledge about the environment, provide training on the skills and capabilities in technology and innovation, also provide rewards and incentives to create a successful environmental management. Therefore, this paper uses Ability–Motivation–Opportunity (AMO) theory towards recognition the significant HRM parts that drive an influence on the EP.
Fierce competition has forced firms to be more creative and innovative to increase demand or mark... more Fierce competition has forced firms to be more creative and innovative to increase demand or market share. Differentiating between green products or services with normal products or services is one of the ways for firms to improve their market share. The focus of this chapter is to contribute to this significant area of research regarding SMEs and eco-innovation practices. Although there are many well documented enablers or practices of eco-innovation that have been researched, this paper focuses on practices that contribute towards the successful adoption of eco-innovation by one SME in green furniture manufacturing. This chapter uses the case study method as a source of data collection. Eco-innovation typology has been found in this study to define the effort of green company by looking at the target of eco-innovation versus the mechanism of eco-innovation.
Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to investigate the contribution of regulatory incentives ... more Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to investigate the contribution of regulatory incentives offered by regulators as a moderator variable enhancing adoption of Malaysian food safety system (MeSTI).
Design/methodology/approach
– Structural equation modelling (SEM) with partial least square (PLS) was used to examine the determinants of MeSTI adoption in food industry.
Findings
– Responses to a questionnaire were collected from 89 firms, and statistical results confirmed that organizational factors (top management support and perceived technical competent) and scheme factors (perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use) have significant influence upon MeSTI adoption. While environment factors (perceived industry pressure and perceived government pressure) and expected factors (expected social legitimacy and expected economic competitiveness) did not have significant impact on MeSTI adoption. Regulatory incentives the government offered had no moderating effect on the relationships of the determinants studied.
Practical implications
– Although many companies remain unfamiliar or have limited knowledge of MeSTI, the respondents surveyed herein, which were small and medium enterprises (SMEs), argued that MeSTI was very helpful in controlling food safety standards in Malaysia. Government or non-government regulatory agencies should promote and encourage food industry compliance with the Malaysian food safety certification. Governments also need to rethink and redesign current regulatory incentives offers to the food industry, which often have no direct impact on the companies’ business.
Originality/value
– Though many factors potentially could influence the industry to adopt a food safety scheme, the moderating effect of regulatory incentives is an interesting area to study in relationship to its potential effects to adopt food safety standards and practices. In some extent, this serves as a yardstick for measuring the impact of voluntary compliance and points to future directions for what should occur in the future.
Handbook of Research on Global Business Opportunities, 2015
Fierce competition has forced firms to be more creative and innovative to increase market share. ... more Fierce competition has forced firms to be more creative and innovative to increase market share. Differentiating between green products or services with conventional products or services is one of the ways for firms to improve their business sustainability. The objective of this chapter is to explore the eco-innovation enablers and design its typology to measure the current green business practices in industry. Although there are many well-documented enablers or practices of eco-innovation that have been researched, this chapter focuses on practices that contribute towards the successful adoption of eco-innovation by one SME in green furniture manufacturing. This chapter uses the case study method as a source of data collection. Eco-innovation typology has been found in this study to define the effort of green company by looking at the target of eco-innovation versus the mechanism of eco-innovation.
Promoting Sustainable Practices through Energy Engineering and Asset Management, 2015
Malaysia has committed to a 40% reduction of carbon emissions by 2020. The government has encoura... more Malaysia has committed to a 40% reduction of carbon emissions by 2020. The government has encouraged industry, society, and non-government organizations to work together to achieve this objective. The government has provided incentives through several energy programmes such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, green technology, and green building. One key area that has been targeted is logistics and supply chain, which has been contributing to high carbon emissions in manufacturing industries. Scholars and practitioners have only recently begun to pay attention to creating a low carbon supply chain. Furthermore, Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have faced several challenges in adopting low carbon activities. SMEs are unable to take the advantage of energy initiatives because of a lack of knowledge, a shortage of funds, and inadequate facilities. Almost 90% of firms are in the service industry working with large manufacturing firms and some SMEs working in manufacturing industry are working closely with their supply chain networks; achieving low carbon targets is hampered by the readiness of the manufacturing itself. This chapter discusses the challenges and future agenda of creating low carbon supply chains in manufacturing in Malaysia. Possible solutions are provided at the end of the chapter.
Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 2016
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate different types of innovations and their ef... more Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate different types of innovations and their effects on eco-innovation practices by firms practicing green technology in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach – This paper collected data via postal and online surveys. The population frame for this study was obtained from the External Trade Development Corporation directory 2010 and the MyHijau Directory published in 2013. Surveys were distributed to the top management of green technology companies. Findings – Based on the reflections from the managers who participated in the survey, this study found that environmental compliance has become a critical issue and lack of enforcement can no longer be ignored. Despite that fact that eco-innovation inspection activities to comply with environmental regulations are carried out periodically by the studied firms, the challenges in deploying the latest green technologies and their potential benefits have remain evident. Often, a shortage of resources has restricted firms in setting up in-house research and development units. Practical implications – The findings of this study lead to the suggestion that firms practicing green technology should engage in an information-sharing culture with key suppliers regarding the latest know-how and technological developments. Among the recommendations are that firms should engage employees, customers, suppliers and competitors through co-production. This engagement will help improve product marketability, lean production processes and the design of desired green products. Originality/value – This study investigated the level of eco-innovation practices for each dimension of its construct and compared that level to the different stages of firm innovation. The results will fill in the gaps in the literature because previous studies only focused on theory testing and modelling of eco- innovation from a multidisciplinary approach.
Environmental management is an important issue that has attract numerous scholars and practitione... more Environmental management is an important issue that has attract numerous scholars and practitioners especially the issue of climate change. Recently, scholars and practitioners are concerned with rais- ing greenhouse gasses (GHGs) especially carbon emission and its impact on climate change (Palak, Ekşioğlu, & Geunes, 2014). GHGs are dangerous but the world governments have taken initiative to control the release and used of these gasses except Carbon Dioxide. Carbon emissions are not specifically produce by manufacturer but almost by all activities. Thus, climate change mitigation strategy, which carbon emission as the main threat has been regard as very important. The mitigation strategy includes carbon taxes, carbon trading, clean development and joint implementation that can be found in Kyoto Protocol mechanism. The mitigation strategies for carbon emissions are adopted by government by introducing govern- ment regulation (Choudhary, Sarkar, Settur, & Tiwari, 2015). On the other hand, firms also need to adhere to government regulation and adopting carbon reduction strategies to meet their customer requirements and to remain competitive (Seuring, 2013). To do so, firms are expected to increase their competitiveness through Low Carbon Sup- ply Chain Management (LCSCM) by practicing Carbon Footprint (CF). The definition of CF is the recording of carbon emissions throughout the life cycle of a product (Wiedmann & Minx, 2007). In order to record carbon emissions, the concept of LCSCM need to be understood. As proposed by Böttcher & Müller (2015), LCSCM consists of three groups of practices. The first is development of low carbon products in all product develop- ment process by assessing and reducing carbon emissions as well as achieving eco-design. The second practice is low carbon production process where monitoring and reduction of carbon emis- sions should apply in all production process until the final goods. The third practice focuses on low carbon logistics because transportation activities contribute significantly to increasing of carbon emissions. These practices are helping firms to develop carbon mitigation strategy and choose the best strategy to be implemented. As a result, firms now are able to identify and measure carbon emissions at operational and management settings.
International Journal of Leisure and Tourism Marketing, 2011
This paper aims to investigate the service quality expectations of business hotel customers and e... more This paper aims to investigate the service quality expectations of business hotel customers and evaluate their satisfaction with regard to tourism service quality (TSQ) in five-star hotels in Jordan. To achieve the objectives of this paper, questionnaire surveys were used to measure visitor satisfaction. The questionnaire instruments were developed from previous studies and contained 23 proposed TSQ items. The respondents were tourists who stayed in five-star hotels in Jordan. From the 322 questionnaires collected, only four service quality ...
IEEE Transactions on Information Technology in Biomedicine, 2003
A study was conducted to determine if continuous subcutaneous glucose monitoring (from MiniMed CG... more A study was conducted to determine if continuous subcutaneous glucose monitoring (from MiniMed CGMS) could be used in real-time to control blood sugar level (BSL) in patients with critical illness. A closed-loop control system was constructed to use CGMS in a real-time manner, coupled with a proportional integral (PI) control algorithm based on a sliding scale approach, for automatic intravenous infusion of insulin to patients. A total of five subjects with high BSL (> 10 mmol/L) participated in formal studies of the closed-loop control system. Subjects were recruited from critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) after informed consent was obtained. Error grid analysis showed that 64.6% of the BSL readings as determined in real time using CGMS sensor, when compared to conventional BSL measurements on blood drawn from an arterial line, was clinically accurate (i.e., < 20% deviation from glucometer value). In the five patients who underwent closed-loop control, the controller managed to control only one patient's glycaemia without any manual intervention. Manual intervention was required due to the real-time sensor reading deviating more than 20% from the glucometer value, and also as a safety mechanism. Test on equality of mean and variance for BSL attained prior to, during, and post trial showed that the controller's performance was comparable to manual control. We conclude that the automatic sliding scale approach of closed-loop BSL control is feasible in patients in intensive care. More work is needed in the refinement of the algorithm and the improvement of real-time sensor accuracy.
The objective of this paper is to explore eco-innovation practices from the perspective of furnit... more The objective of this paper is to explore eco-innovation practices from the perspective of furniture manufacturers currently active in promoting green production practices in Indonesia. Furniture manufacturing firms are constantly seeking sustainable solutions to avoid the negative effects of the production activities and the products. The firms were chosen because of their ability to produce green furniture with environmentally friendly concepts. Using the case study method, key respondents were interviewed from four firms and a field trip was undertaken during which observations were conducted. This study found that a green network is an emerging driver that can contribute to eco-innovation practices. This paper also identified other themes for eco-innovation - regulation, technology, and firm specific, market and supply factors. A proposed matrix to be used as guidance to evaluate eco-innovation practices for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for eco-innovation assessment is included. This paper provides insights on how eco-innovation best practices can be implemented and also provides guidance to management for finding a best business model to reduce operating costs while providing environmental green and healthy consequences to society.
Previously, the successfulness of a firm is measured by the advancement of
economic value. Howeve... more Previously, the successfulness of a firm is measured by the advancement of economic value. However, today, the firm should consider to reduce the impact of industry footprint and give significance to social and environmental factors, together with economic factors and financial means to enable the firm to be profitable and at the same time protecting the environment. Businesses that understand the importance of their relationship with the communities in which it operates, and its impact on the environment, will be a success in the long run. Therefore, firms develop many approaches and systems for managing the environment through the use of less polluting materials, product design initiatives, and reduce packaging material and energy consumption. Environmental management initiatives can be a measurement of environmental performance (EP), which became an important performance benchmark in the firm, as well as financial indicators of business firms. One of the major strategies for the enhancement of environmental performance is the advent of an innovative strategic maneuver named green human resource management (HRM) practices. Green HRM practices are expected to form firms that focus on environmental, emphasize human capital and hiring employees who have extensive knowledge about the environment, provide training on the skills and capabilities in technology and innovation, also provide rewards and incentives to create a successful environmental management. Therefore, this paper uses Ability–Motivation–Opportunity (AMO) theory towards recognition the significant HRM parts that drive an influence on the EP.
Fierce competition has forced firms to be more creative and innovative to increase demand or mark... more Fierce competition has forced firms to be more creative and innovative to increase demand or market share. Differentiating between green products or services with normal products or services is one of the ways for firms to improve their market share. The focus of this chapter is to contribute to this significant area of research regarding SMEs and eco-innovation practices. Although there are many well documented enablers or practices of eco-innovation that have been researched, this paper focuses on practices that contribute towards the successful adoption of eco-innovation by one SME in green furniture manufacturing. This chapter uses the case study method as a source of data collection. Eco-innovation typology has been found in this study to define the effort of green company by looking at the target of eco-innovation versus the mechanism of eco-innovation.
Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to investigate the contribution of regulatory incentives ... more Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to investigate the contribution of regulatory incentives offered by regulators as a moderator variable enhancing adoption of Malaysian food safety system (MeSTI).
Design/methodology/approach
– Structural equation modelling (SEM) with partial least square (PLS) was used to examine the determinants of MeSTI adoption in food industry.
Findings
– Responses to a questionnaire were collected from 89 firms, and statistical results confirmed that organizational factors (top management support and perceived technical competent) and scheme factors (perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use) have significant influence upon MeSTI adoption. While environment factors (perceived industry pressure and perceived government pressure) and expected factors (expected social legitimacy and expected economic competitiveness) did not have significant impact on MeSTI adoption. Regulatory incentives the government offered had no moderating effect on the relationships of the determinants studied.
Practical implications
– Although many companies remain unfamiliar or have limited knowledge of MeSTI, the respondents surveyed herein, which were small and medium enterprises (SMEs), argued that MeSTI was very helpful in controlling food safety standards in Malaysia. Government or non-government regulatory agencies should promote and encourage food industry compliance with the Malaysian food safety certification. Governments also need to rethink and redesign current regulatory incentives offers to the food industry, which often have no direct impact on the companies’ business.
Originality/value
– Though many factors potentially could influence the industry to adopt a food safety scheme, the moderating effect of regulatory incentives is an interesting area to study in relationship to its potential effects to adopt food safety standards and practices. In some extent, this serves as a yardstick for measuring the impact of voluntary compliance and points to future directions for what should occur in the future.
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by Böttcher & Müller (2015), LCSCM consists of three groups of practices. The first is development of low carbon products in all product develop- ment process by assessing and reducing carbon emissions as well as achieving eco-design. The second practice is low carbon production process where monitoring and reduction of carbon emis- sions should apply in all production process until the final goods. The third practice focuses on low carbon logistics because transportation activities contribute significantly to increasing of carbon emissions. These practices are helping firms to develop carbon mitigation strategy and choose the best strategy to be implemented. As a result, firms now are able to identify and measure carbon emissions at operational and management settings.
economic value. However, today, the firm should consider to reduce the impact of
industry footprint and give significance to social and environmental factors, together
with economic factors and financial means to enable the firm to be profitable and at
the same time protecting the environment. Businesses that understand the importance
of their relationship with the communities in which it operates, and its impact on the
environment, will be a success in the long run. Therefore, firms develop many approaches
and systems for managing the environment through the use of less polluting materials,
product design initiatives, and reduce packaging material and energy consumption.
Environmental management initiatives can be a measurement of environmental
performance (EP), which became an important performance benchmark in the firm,
as well as financial indicators of business firms. One of the major strategies for the
enhancement of environmental performance is the advent of an innovative strategic
maneuver named green human resource management (HRM) practices. Green HRM
practices are expected to form firms that focus on environmental, emphasize human
capital and hiring employees who have extensive knowledge about the environment,
provide training on the skills and capabilities in technology and innovation, also provide
rewards and incentives to create a successful environmental management. Therefore,
this paper uses Ability–Motivation–Opportunity (AMO) theory towards recognition
the significant HRM parts that drive an influence on the EP.
– The purpose of this paper is to investigate the contribution of regulatory incentives offered by regulators as a moderator variable enhancing adoption of Malaysian food safety system (MeSTI).
Design/methodology/approach
– Structural equation modelling (SEM) with partial least square (PLS) was used to examine the determinants of MeSTI adoption in food industry.
Findings
– Responses to a questionnaire were collected from 89 firms, and statistical results confirmed that organizational factors (top management support and perceived technical competent) and scheme factors (perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use) have significant influence upon MeSTI adoption. While environment factors (perceived industry pressure and perceived government pressure) and expected factors (expected social legitimacy and expected economic competitiveness) did not have significant impact on MeSTI adoption. Regulatory incentives the government offered had no moderating effect on the relationships of the determinants studied.
Practical implications
– Although many companies remain unfamiliar or have limited knowledge of MeSTI, the respondents surveyed herein, which were small and medium enterprises (SMEs), argued that MeSTI was very helpful in controlling food safety standards in Malaysia. Government or non-government regulatory agencies should promote and encourage food industry compliance with the Malaysian food safety certification. Governments also need to rethink and redesign current regulatory incentives offers to the food industry, which often have no direct impact on the companies’ business.
Originality/value
– Though many factors potentially could influence the industry to adopt a food safety scheme, the moderating effect of regulatory incentives is an interesting area to study in relationship to its potential effects to adopt food safety standards and practices. In some extent, this serves as a yardstick for measuring the impact of voluntary compliance and points to future directions for what should occur in the future.
by Böttcher & Müller (2015), LCSCM consists of three groups of practices. The first is development of low carbon products in all product develop- ment process by assessing and reducing carbon emissions as well as achieving eco-design. The second practice is low carbon production process where monitoring and reduction of carbon emis- sions should apply in all production process until the final goods. The third practice focuses on low carbon logistics because transportation activities contribute significantly to increasing of carbon emissions. These practices are helping firms to develop carbon mitigation strategy and choose the best strategy to be implemented. As a result, firms now are able to identify and measure carbon emissions at operational and management settings.
economic value. However, today, the firm should consider to reduce the impact of
industry footprint and give significance to social and environmental factors, together
with economic factors and financial means to enable the firm to be profitable and at
the same time protecting the environment. Businesses that understand the importance
of their relationship with the communities in which it operates, and its impact on the
environment, will be a success in the long run. Therefore, firms develop many approaches
and systems for managing the environment through the use of less polluting materials,
product design initiatives, and reduce packaging material and energy consumption.
Environmental management initiatives can be a measurement of environmental
performance (EP), which became an important performance benchmark in the firm,
as well as financial indicators of business firms. One of the major strategies for the
enhancement of environmental performance is the advent of an innovative strategic
maneuver named green human resource management (HRM) practices. Green HRM
practices are expected to form firms that focus on environmental, emphasize human
capital and hiring employees who have extensive knowledge about the environment,
provide training on the skills and capabilities in technology and innovation, also provide
rewards and incentives to create a successful environmental management. Therefore,
this paper uses Ability–Motivation–Opportunity (AMO) theory towards recognition
the significant HRM parts that drive an influence on the EP.
– The purpose of this paper is to investigate the contribution of regulatory incentives offered by regulators as a moderator variable enhancing adoption of Malaysian food safety system (MeSTI).
Design/methodology/approach
– Structural equation modelling (SEM) with partial least square (PLS) was used to examine the determinants of MeSTI adoption in food industry.
Findings
– Responses to a questionnaire were collected from 89 firms, and statistical results confirmed that organizational factors (top management support and perceived technical competent) and scheme factors (perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use) have significant influence upon MeSTI adoption. While environment factors (perceived industry pressure and perceived government pressure) and expected factors (expected social legitimacy and expected economic competitiveness) did not have significant impact on MeSTI adoption. Regulatory incentives the government offered had no moderating effect on the relationships of the determinants studied.
Practical implications
– Although many companies remain unfamiliar or have limited knowledge of MeSTI, the respondents surveyed herein, which were small and medium enterprises (SMEs), argued that MeSTI was very helpful in controlling food safety standards in Malaysia. Government or non-government regulatory agencies should promote and encourage food industry compliance with the Malaysian food safety certification. Governments also need to rethink and redesign current regulatory incentives offers to the food industry, which often have no direct impact on the companies’ business.
Originality/value
– Though many factors potentially could influence the industry to adopt a food safety scheme, the moderating effect of regulatory incentives is an interesting area to study in relationship to its potential effects to adopt food safety standards and practices. In some extent, this serves as a yardstick for measuring the impact of voluntary compliance and points to future directions for what should occur in the future.