130 research outputs found
Reverse supply chain practices in developing countries: the case of Morocco
No full textPurpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate reverse supply chain (RSC) practices and their obstacles using case studies of Moroccan companies. The authors present the main findings of case studies’ analysis along with a discussion of an RSC framework for further directions of research.Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative approach was adopted and semi-structured interviews with Moroccan companies were conducted using an interview guide.Findings: The authors present an RSC model that encompasses remanufacturing, refurbishing and disposal processes. The authors believe that this model would constitute a promising framework for further research. The findings show that the successful implementation of RSC depends on many factors, but the company’s attitude (proactive or conservative) is one of the most critical determinants in RSC initiatives. Furthermore, the results of the case studies indicate two types of inhibitors: external and internal. These findings confirm the results of previous research on environmental sustainability obstacles in general and RSC obstacles in particular.Research limitations/implications: This study has some limitations that provide future research opportunities. Because this study is qualitative, further statistical support is needed to justify wider generalisation of its findings. Further studies might therefore investigate RSC practices in developing countries other than Morocco to increase the external validity of the results.Practical implications: The findings can help firms to gain better understanding of their RSC and particularly the link between forward and RSCs. Consequently, companies can upgrade their business models to better control their RSC activities.Originality/value: The relevant literature about RSC practices has mainly targeted manufacturing sectors in developed countries, and few studies have been conducted on developing countries. Research on RSC practices in developing countries in general and African countries in particular is sparse. This is one of the first articles written to address this gap by investigating RSC practices in Morocco
Family involvement and Corporate Social Performance (CSP) in Moroccan SMEs
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Family involvement and Corporate Social Performance (CSP) in Moroccan SMEs
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Family involvement and Corporate Social Performance (CSP) in Moroccan SMEs
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Family involvement and Corporate Social Performance (CSP) in Moroccan SMEs
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Is It Good to Be a Green Multinational Bank?
No full textThis paper examines the influence of environmental corporate social responsibility
(ECSR) on corporate financial performance (CFP) using data on French multinational banks
from 2008 to 2011. Our results show that the relationship between ECSR and multinational
bank CFP is positive and statistically significant. However, taking into account R&D
activities allows an alternative perspective: the influence of ESCR on ROA decreases as
banks’ R&D activities increase. Thus, ECSR most strongly influences CFP in low-R&D
intensity multinational banks.Ce papier examine l’influence de la responsabilité environnementale de l’entreprise
(environmental corporate social responsibility (ECSR)) sur la performance financière de
l’entreprise (corporate financial performance (CFP)) en utilisant des données sur les
banques françaises multinationales entre 2008 et 2011. Nos résultats montrent que la
relation entre l’ECSR et la CFP des banques multinationales est positive et statistiquement
significative. Cependant, le prise en compte les activités de R&D montre une autre
perspective : l’influence de l’ECSR sur le ROA diminue à mesure que les activités de R&D
des banques augmentent. Ainsi, l’ECSR influence le plus fortement la CFP dans les banques
multinationales à faible intensité de R&D.Este artículo analiza la influencia de la responsabilidad medioambiental de la
empresa (environmental corporate social responsability (ECSR)) en el desempeño financiero
corporativo (corporate financial performance (CFP)) utilizando datos sobre bancos
multinacionales franceses entre 2008 y 2011. Nuestros resultados muestran que la relación
entre la ECSR y el CFP de los bancos multinacionales es positiva y estadísticamente
significativa. Sin embargo, teniendo en cuenta las actividades de I&D muestra otra
perspectiva: la influencia de la ECSR en el ROA disminuye a medida que aumentan las
actividades de I&D de los bancos. Por lo tanto, la ECSR influye más fuertemente el CFP
en bancos multinacionales con baja intensidad de I&D
Managing corporate social responsibility in the bank sector: A fuzzy and disaggregated approach
No full textInternational audienceThis study investigates how different activities of corporate social responsibility influence financial performance in the bank sector. In a sample of publicly listed French banks, we use a fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis to show that financial performance is dependent on the type of activity. The results show that various combinations of corporate social responsibility activities and bank characteristics determine the level of financial performance. Overall, our findings support and extend the recent contingent perspective, which emphasizes the interest of examining the conditions under which banks are more profitable
Third-party logistics providers (TPLs) and environmental sustainability practices in developing countries: The case of Morocco
No full textInternational audiencePurpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the environmental sustainability practices of third-party logistics providers (TPLs) in a developing country and analyze the efforts made by TPLs to implement green practices through a case study of Moroccan TPLs. Design/methodology/approach This qualitative case study of Moroccan TPLs was conducted using an interview guide. Findings The findings indicate that the internal and external drivers motivate TPLs to implement green practices while internal and external obstacles hinder them. The authors identified two groups of TPLs, each with a specific environmental sustainability approach. The results indicate also that environmental sustainability is at an early stage of development in Moroccan TPLs. Based on these findings, the authors were able to develop several propositions for further research. It is suggested that TPLs market coverage can influence positively their green initiative; the lack of collaboration and partners involvement hinders TPLs environmental initiatives; and the lack of clear environmental strategy limits TPLs environmental sustainability initiatives. Research limitations/implications This study has some limitations that provide future research opportunities. Because this study is qualitative, further statistical support is needed to justify wider generalization of its findings. The possibility of generalizing the present findings to countries beyond Morocco is limited by the fact that data were collected exclusively there. Studies might therefore do well to investigate TPLs in developing countries other than Morocco to increase the external validity of the results. Also, the research could be expanded by taking into account how shippers or client companies collaborate with TPLs to improve sustainability initiatives. Practical implications The results can be used to inform companies about environmental sustainability initiatives that have been implemented or to identify practices that can be adopted. Originality/value The relevant literature has centered on advanced countries, and few studies have been conducted in the logistics market. Research on the sustainable initiatives of TPLs in developing countries in general and African countries in particular is sparse. This paper addresses this gap by investigating the sustainable practices of TPLs in Morocco
Are Family Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises More Socially Responsible Than Nonfamily Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises?
No full textInternational audienceThis paper explores whether Moroccan family small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) are more or less likely to be socially responsible than nonfamily firms of comparable size. Basing on 20 qualitative case studies, we collected qualitative data during semi‐structured interviews with SME managers in charge of corporate social responsibility (CSR) issues. We then performed a content analysis. Our study provides consistent support for the stewardship perspective and shows that family SMEs are more likely to be socially responsible than nonfamily SMEs. We therefore posit that familySMEs hold distinctive perspectives on socially responsible business behavior as a result of their involvement in both their business and their community. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and ERP Environmen
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