{"title":"Theory of environmentally responsible behavior (TERB) to predict waste reduction behaviors among young coastal tourists: a case of Bangladesh","authors":"Abdulla Al-Towfiq Hasan, Rukaya Aziz","doi":"10.1108/ebr-10-2023-0317","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ebr-10-2023-0317","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The purpose of this paper is to develop the theory of environmentally responsible behavior by extending the theory of planned behavior to empirically examine waste reduction behaviors among young coastal tourists in Bangladesh.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>Through review of literature, in-depth interviews and survey, the study is conducted. Initial survey collects 355 data, which is used for exploratory factor analysis to develop constructs and its measurement items. After preparing the formal survey questionnaires, another survey is conducted and collected 403 usable responses. The subsequent valid responses are used for confirmatory factor analysis through structural equation modeling, using Smart PLS 3.3.3.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The results of this study reveal that waste reduction behavior is significantly affected by waste reduction intention, and then subsequently waste reduction intention is significantly affected by environmental concern, climate change concern and healthy environmental norms of young coastal tourists in Bangladesh.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Practical implications</h3>\u0000<p>The findings of the study will benefit industry operators and policymakers by understanding the factors that are crucial for influencing young costal tourists’ environmentally responsible behaviors (i.e. waste reduction behaviors). Eventually, the findings may assist industry operators and policymakers to develop strategies to attract more young tourists to the coastal tourist destinations in Bangladesh.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>The importance of environmentally responsible behavior has received a significant attention in present decade. Consistent with this phenomenon, this study uniquely develops the theory of environmentally responsible behavior and establishes the link between environmental concern, climate change concern, healthy environmental norms, waste reduction intention and waste reduction behavior in coastal tourism domain in Bangladesh.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":47867,"journal":{"name":"European Business Review","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2024-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140202390","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Luca Mattia Gelsomino, Kim Olde Riekerink, Elisa Medina, Thomas Bortolotti
{"title":"The (un)sustainable mix: supply chain finance, sustainability ratings and liquidity","authors":"Luca Mattia Gelsomino, Kim Olde Riekerink, Elisa Medina, Thomas Bortolotti","doi":"10.1108/ebr-08-2023-0256","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ebr-08-2023-0256","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This study aims to investigate the interaction effect between offering supply chain finance (SCF) programmes and sustainability ratings on the liquidity performance of buyers and suppliers.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>The study uses a unique sample of buyers that each have an SCF programme. The sample is complemented with financial information and sustainability scores. The data is analysed through a random effects model.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>Aligning with recent advances in SCF literature, the results confirm a tendency for SCF programmes to favour buyers over suppliers. However, the relationship between SCF programme adoption and liquidity performance for buyers and suppliers is positively moderated by the strong sustainability performance of both parties.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Practical implications</h3>\u0000<p>Buyers and suppliers are advised to implement and adopt effective SCF programmes that are beneficial for both parties. For buyers, the authors suggest leveraging on SCF programmes as incentives to foster sustainable behaviour among suppliers. For suppliers, the authors recommend caution before joining programmes offered by buyers that do not perform well on sustainability.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Social implications</h3>\u0000<p>Enhancing sustainability within global supply chains and fostering favourable payment practices towards suppliers are crucial for policy development and regulation. The findings clarify the connection between both components, offering valuable insights for policymakers in this domain.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>The study is built on a manually picked, unique database of buyers offering SCF programmes to their suppliers. This allows, across a large sample, an evaluation of the differences between buyers that offer SCF programmes and those that do not.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":47867,"journal":{"name":"European Business Review","volume":"118 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2024-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140170182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Are business growth and entrepreneurial motivations competing with environmental intention among nascent entrepreneurs?","authors":"Azzedine Tounés, Erno Tornikoski","doi":"10.1108/ebr-09-2023-0286","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ebr-09-2023-0286","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The purpose of this study is to investigate whether business growth intention (BGI) and entrepreneurial motivations enhance the explanatory power of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to predict environmental intention (EI) among nascent entrepreneurs.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>In the context of nascent entrepreneurship, the authors collected data from 193 nascent entrepreneurs in France. To test the hypotheses, stepwise multiple regression was performed.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The results show that BGI has a positive influence on EI. This indicates that it is possible for French nascent entrepreneurs to plan the simultaneous pursuit of business growth and environmental goals. However, entrepreneurial motivations have a mixed effect on EI. If necessity motivations negatively influence EI, opportunity motivations have no significant effect on the latter.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this research is among the first to extend the TBP model with additional factors, namely, BGI and necessity/opportunity motivations, to study EI. Moreover, the extended TBP model is validated in the under-research context of nascent entrepreneurship.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":47867,"journal":{"name":"European Business Review","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2024-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139910164","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carlos Ferro-Sotto, Carmen Padin, Mornay Roberts-Lombard, Goran Svensson, Nils Høgevold
{"title":"The role of conflict and opportunism on the duality of satisfaction in B2B sales relationships","authors":"Carlos Ferro-Sotto, Carmen Padin, Mornay Roberts-Lombard, Goran Svensson, Nils Høgevold","doi":"10.1108/ebr-06-2023-0189","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ebr-06-2023-0189","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This study aims to explore the direct and indirect effects of sales opportunism and sales conflict as well as of non-economic and economic satisfaction in business-to-business (B2B) sales relationships. This understanding offers B2B buyers enhanced knowledge of sales business expectations towards sustainable business relationships in the future.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>Through self-administered questionnaires, data were obtained from 237 sales or marketing managers/directors of small- and medium-sized companies across industries in Spain, who were randomly contacted via LinkedIn. The multivariate analysis of measurement and structural models was based on IBM SPSS Amos 27.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The study confirms that sales opportunism positively affects sales conflict. Moreover, sales opportunism is negatively associated with non-economic sales satisfaction, whereas non-economic sales satisfaction is positively associated with economic sales satisfaction. Consequently, if all associates are pleased with the relationship and the gains it can provide, a long-standing orientation can be achieved.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Research limitations/implications</h3>\u0000<p>The study expands existing theory on seller–buyer relationships in a B2B context. It contextualises direct and indirect relationships between two antecedents (sales opportunism and sales conflict) and two postcedents (economic sales satisfaction and non-economic sales satisfaction) in sales business–buyer settings.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Practical implications</h3>\u0000<p>The study guides buyers in B2B relationships towards an improved understanding of how sales businesses perceive opportunism and conflict (as negative precursors) to impact non-economic satisfaction and how it can influence economic satisfaction.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>Most studies explore B2B relationship building from the perspective of the buyer, thereby creating a shortfall in developing an understanding of all partner expectations in B2B relational intent. Moreover, the measurement of satisfaction as a multidimensional construct secured the integration of non-economic satisfaction and economic satisfaction within a single model allowing the constructs measured in this study to be holistically assessed.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":47867,"journal":{"name":"European Business Review","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2024-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139763001","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sustainable prosperity: unravelling the Nordic nexus of ESG, financial performance, and corporate governance","authors":"Anup Kumar Saha, Imran Khan","doi":"10.1108/ebr-09-2023-0276","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ebr-09-2023-0276","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>In the swiftly evolving business landscape, environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations have gained exceptional prominence, as stakeholders increasingly emphasize accountability and sustainability. This study aims to meticulously probe the intricate interplay between ESG factors, financial performance and the distinct corporate governance landscape that characterizes the Nordic region's crucible of proactive societal and environmental commitment.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>The authors begin with a data set of 899 Nordic firms across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. Using the Thomson Reuters database, they refine this data set by excluding non-regional headquarters and entities without ESG scores or year-long financial data. This resulted in a focused data set of 1,360 firm-years spanning a decade, forming the foundation for investigating the link between ESG factors and financial performance in Nordic firms.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>Drawing upon empirical data, the authors systematically dissect the correlation between specified financial ratios and ESG scores on the bedrock of sustainability evaluation. The findings underscore a partially significant, yet robust relationship between ESG endeavors and financial performance metrics. Furthermore, the intricate interplay of corporate governance dimensions’ reveals intriguing correlations with financial indicators among the surveyed Nordic enterprises. However, the findings also reveal an intricate weave that underscores the ESG and financial performance nexus.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Research limitations/implications</h3>\u0000<p>This study addresses stakeholders’ theory and unique positions and contributes to the current discussion on sustainability reporting literature by providing empirical evidence of ESG influences on firm profitability through board characteristics in the specific context of the Nordic region. The sample for this study encompasses firms listed in Nordic countries; thus, the results may not be generalizable to unlisted firms and other countries or regions.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Practical implications</h3>\u0000<p>This study suggests that Nordic firms are advanced in reporting ESG in response to diverse stakeholder demands as part of their regular activities. This study provides valuable insights for diverse stakeholders including researchers and regulatory bodies.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Social implications</h3>\u0000<p>This study provides an understanding of stakeholders about the association of ESG and sustainability practices with firm profitability, which might lead to making the world a better place.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>While illuminating the multifaceted ESG-financial performance nexus, this study reveals its intricate nature. This complexity accentuates the compelling need for further exploration to decode ","PeriodicalId":47867,"journal":{"name":"European Business Review","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2024-01-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139587543","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Determinants of engagement with and of stakeholders in CSR decision-making: a stakeholder perspective","authors":"Rim Ghezal","doi":"10.1108/ebr-03-2023-0085","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ebr-03-2023-0085","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This study aims to explore the determinants of engagement with and of stakeholders in corporate social responsibility (CSR) decision-making.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>Using stakeholder theory, this study is mainly based on business ethics and CSR literature to develop a model depicting social and organizational contextual factors for engagement in the context of CSR decision-making.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>This study identifies nine antecedents for engagement with and of stakeholders in CSR decision-making. Based on stakeholder perspective, the author explores how engagement constructs are influenced at both social and organizational levels by the determinants stakeholder pressure, stakeholder roles, stakeholder resources, stakeholder relationships, stakeholder management, two-way communication, procedural justice, interactional justice and stakeholder proactive strategy.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Practical implications</h3>\u0000<p>This study provides insights for companies regarding the determinants underlying engagement to reflect its importance in the context of CSR decision-making.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Social implications</h3>\u0000<p>A better understanding of the determinants of engagement is critical because engagement contributes to achieving “win-win” solutions that ensure increased stakeholder satisfaction.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>To the best of the author’s knowledge, this paper is one of the first to explore the determinants of engagement with and of stakeholders in CSR decision-making at both social and organizational levels by referring to stakeholder theory.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":47867,"journal":{"name":"European Business Review","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2024-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139516099","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Corporate engagement with start-ups (CEWS): a systematic review of literature and future research agenda","authors":"Sonika Jha, Anil Kumar Singh, Sriparna Basu","doi":"10.1108/ebr-03-2023-0065","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ebr-03-2023-0065","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The purpose of this paper is to provide a systematic review of literature on corporate engagement with start-ups (CEWS) by identifying the modes, contexts, antecedents, barriers and outcomes. As an emerging field, CEWS presently has no such review available which will help in building consensus within the field and shape future research directions.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>The study followed a two-phased systematic review of literature. Three research databases (i.e. Web of Science, ScienceDirect and SCOPUS) were accessed to gather and conduct the review. Of the total 379 papers retrieved, 63 total relevant papers were studied and analysed. The exhaustive review of literature helped to uncover the contexts, perspectives, antecedents, outcomes and barriers reported across the different modes of CEWS.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The study highlighted the five prominent modes of CEWS favoured by large corporations and start-ups. It found that the large corporations and start-ups associate with one another on the basis of complementarities of activities, resources and motives to pursue their strategic orientations. The engagements also face barriers on the ground, such as incompatibility of goals, power imbalances, cultural differences and weak engagement plans. Most important contexts seen were the high-technology industries in the developed economies like the USA and Europe. It also found that ecosystem creation, accessing innovation and corporate strategy have been preferred as the most productive modes of CEWS in the literature.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Practical implications</h3>\u0000<p>This review provides practitioners with a detailed list of the modes and drivers of CEWS. Subsequently, the barriers that need to be managed to successfully execute a specific mode of engagement. This shall enable the practitioners in developing and adopting the best practices while engaging with the start-ups to better facilitate the outcomes of CEWS.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>To the best of the authors’ knowledge, there is no systematic literature review available in the domain of CEWS – thus, this study makes an important methodological contribution to the field. By consolidating the fragmented yet growing knowledge on CEWS, the study presents a detailed understanding of what drives and obstructs the engagement between large corporations and start-ups.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":47867,"journal":{"name":"European Business Review","volume":"26 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2024-01-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139483607","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zahra Ahmadi-Gh, Alejandro Bello-Pintado, Thomas Bortolotti, Stefania Boscari
{"title":"Sustainability drivers and national culture in buyer-supplier environmental practices: an institutional perspective","authors":"Zahra Ahmadi-Gh, Alejandro Bello-Pintado, Thomas Bortolotti, Stefania Boscari","doi":"10.1108/ebr-06-2023-0183","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ebr-06-2023-0183","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This study aims to explore how sustainability drivers interact with national culture to explain the adoption of buyer–supplier environmental sustainability practices.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>Drawing on Institutional Theory, this study proposes three sets of hypotheses focused on the role of key cultural dimensions: uncertainty avoidance, power distance and institutional collectivism. It uses a sample of 284 manufacturing plants across three industries and 14 countries to test these hypotheses, using regression analysis.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>Findings suggest that national culture matters in the adoption of buyer–supplier environmental practices; however, its effect is contingent upon the particular combination of cultural dimensions and drivers analyzed.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>This study enhances the understanding of the drivers behind buyer–supplier environmental practices by offering a novel examination of their interaction with national culture. This helps explain the heterogeneity in environmental sustainability adoption across countries.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":47867,"journal":{"name":"European Business Review","volume":"166 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2024-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139469448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Üzeyir Kement, Bihter Zeybek, Sinem Soylu, Gül Erkol Bayram, Ali Raza
{"title":"The effect of transformational leadership on restaurant employees on trust, altruistic intention and organizational commitment: the moderation effect of surface acting","authors":"Üzeyir Kement, Bihter Zeybek, Sinem Soylu, Gül Erkol Bayram, Ali Raza","doi":"10.1108/ebr-05-2023-0169","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ebr-05-2023-0169","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This study aims to investigate the impact of the transformational leadership style on the behaviour of restaurant employees. Also, it was aimed to investigate the effect of transformational leadership on trust and the effect of trust on altruistic intention and organizational commitment.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>The study integrates insights from transformational leadership to provide a fresh perspective to advance comparative organizational behaviour research. To test the hypotheses, the authors conduct a multiple analysis with observations from Turkey getting staff in culinary department with a quantitative survey.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>This study equips different professional entities in the food and beverage industry with useful, contextualized links between transformational leadership. According to results, the perspective of transformational leadership style affects the concepts of trust, altruistic value and organizational commitment positively. Charisma, moral modelling and individualized consideration had a significant effect on trust. Also, trust has a significant effect on altruistic intention and organizational commitment.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Research limitations/implications</h3>\u0000<p>The present study incorporated confidence as a mediating variable; however, it is recommended that alternative scales be used in subsequent research endeavours. Future research endeavours may incorporate theoretical frameworks such as theory of planned behaviour or stimulus-organism-response.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Practical implications</h3>\u0000<p>Transformational leadership style is a good acquisition for restaurant employees. There is a healthier and safer job sharing in these restaurants. This can be interpreted as a more satisfied customer. A good leader has a great contribution to the future and sustainability of the business.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Social implications</h3>\u0000<p>This research created a new model and examined employees’ views on the company and its management. As a result of the analysis, it was determined that charisma, moral modelling and individualized consideration had a significant effect on trust.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>This assists in learning better service quality developing and business practices to augment culinary staff, thereby maximizing their valuable contributions to tourism growth. This research created a new model and examined employees’ views on the company and its management.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":47867,"journal":{"name":"European Business Review","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2024-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139375915","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Influence of corporate governance on exit time: evidence from French zombie firms","authors":"David Veganzones, Eric Severin","doi":"10.1108/ebr-08-2023-0233","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ebr-08-2023-0233","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000Purpose\u0000This study investigates the connection between corporate governance and zombie firm’s exit time.\u0000\u0000\u0000Design/methodology/approach\u0000With a sample of 2,794 French zombie firms, the analysis focuses on four aspects of corporate governance: board size (BS), managerial ownership (MO), director turnover (DT) and ownership concentration, using tobit regression.\u0000\u0000\u0000Findings\u0000Dimensions of corporate governance have an important role in determining zombie firms’ exit time. MO and ownership concentration increase zombie firm exit time, whereas larger BSs and DT reduce it.\u0000\u0000\u0000Originality/value\u0000To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first to include corporate governance as a characteristic relevant to zombie firms’ exit time. It provides new insights on why some zombie firms remain in the market longer than expected.\u0000","PeriodicalId":47867,"journal":{"name":"European Business Review","volume":"38 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2023-12-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138943782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}