Impact of factory certifications on firm resources: a quantitative content analysis of the Bangladeshi readymade garments (RMG) industry

IF 1.1 Q3 ECONOMICS

Journal of Chinese Economic and Foreign Trade Studies Pub Date : 2024-06-18 DOI:10.1108/jcefts-01-2024-0005

Sudipta Das, Debanjan Das

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Abstract

Purpose

This study aims to investigate the association between certifications in the Bangladeshi readymade garment (RMG) sector and diverse firm resources, contributing to Bangladesh’s competitive advantage.

Design/methodology/approach

The study conducted a quantitative content analysis of 366 Bangladeshi RMG firm websites, using Barney’s (1991) resource-based theory (RBT) framework. Pearson correlation and linear regression analyses were used to explore the research questions.

Findings

The findings reveal significant positive impacts of certifications on all firm resource categories (physical, human, organizational knowledge and learning, general organizational and financial) under the RBT framework. Certifications correlate positively with resources, from small to medium, and with various factors, though some negative correlations were identified.

Research limitations/implications

The study improves comprehension of apparel manufacturers’ certifications and their association with firm resources, offering valuable insights for stakeholders on long-term competitive advantages. Yet, limitations should be considered, including size-dependent variations and reliance on self-reported website data.

Originality/value

This study represents a pioneering effort, concentrating on Bangladesh’s RMG sector and offering a unique perspective on the implications of certifications for firm resources within emerging economies.

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工厂认证对企业资源的影响：对孟加拉国成衣业的定量内容分析

本研究旨在调查孟加拉国成衣行业的认证与各种企业资源之间的关联，以促进孟加拉国的竞争优势。本研究采用 Barney（1991 年）的基于资源的理论（RBT）框架，对 366 个孟加拉国成衣企业网站进行了定量内容分析。研究结果表明，在 RBT 框架下，认证对所有企业资源类别（物质资源、人力资源、组织知识和学习资源、一般组织资源和财务资源）都有显著的积极影响。尽管发现了一些负相关关系，但认证与资源（从小型到中型）以及各种因素之间存在正相关关系。研究局限/启示这项研究提高了对服装制造商认证及其与企业资源之间关系的理解，为利益相关者提供了有关长期竞争优势的宝贵见解。然而，也应考虑到研究的局限性，包括与规模相关的变化和对自我报告网站数据的依赖。原创性/价值本研究是一项开创性的工作，它集中研究了孟加拉国的成衣生产行业，为新兴经济体中认证对企业资源的影响提供了一个独特的视角。

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Journal of Chinese Economic and Foreign Trade Studies ECONOMICS-

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3.40

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4.20%

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