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What is the primary focus of sustainable procurement?
What is the primary focus of sustainable procurement?
- Maximizing surplus sales of unused assets
- Minimizing energy consumption in manufacturing processes
- Cooperating with suppliers to develop environmentally sustainable products (correct)
- Reducing the costs associated with purchased materials
Which of the following best describes sustainable distribution?
Which of the following best describes sustainable distribution?
- Transportation that prioritizes cost over environmental impact
- Delivery systems focusing on speed over environmental concerns
- Transportation methods that generate the most profits
- Any transportation minimizing negative environmental impact (correct)
How does environmental performance relate to manufacturing plants?
How does environmental performance relate to manufacturing plants?
- It indicates the ability to minimize emissions and waste. (correct)
- It pertains to the reduction of operational costs exclusively.
- It measures the plants' ability to increase product turnover.
- It focuses on maximizing the use of hazardous materials.
Which aspect is not a focus of economic performance in manufacturing?
Which aspect is not a focus of economic performance in manufacturing?
What type of pressures do coercive pressures represent in governance?
What type of pressures do coercive pressures represent in governance?
What term is used to describe the governance pressure in relation to SSCM practices?
What term is used to describe the governance pressure in relation to SSCM practices?
Investment recovery focuses on what aspect within the sustainability framework?
Investment recovery focuses on what aspect within the sustainability framework?
What are governance pressures primarily aimed at influencing?
What are governance pressures primarily aimed at influencing?
What is a major component of sustainable design?
What is a major component of sustainable design?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an Environmental Directive enacted by the European Union?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an Environmental Directive enacted by the European Union?
Which of the following is a benefit of implementing sustainable procurement practices?
Which of the following is a benefit of implementing sustainable procurement practices?
What dual focus does the research aim to achieve in relation to SSCM?
What dual focus does the research aim to achieve in relation to SSCM?
How do international regulatory policies affect manufacturers in developing countries?
How do international regulatory policies affect manufacturers in developing countries?
What concept is used to explain the influence of governance on SSCM adoption?
What concept is used to explain the influence of governance on SSCM adoption?
What is a significant outcome companies should achieve through SSCM practices as indicated in the content?
What is a significant outcome companies should achieve through SSCM practices as indicated in the content?
What main challenge is highlighted in the existing research on SSCM?
What main challenge is highlighted in the existing research on SSCM?
What is the primary impact of coercive pressures on SSCM practices?
What is the primary impact of coercive pressures on SSCM practices?
Which SSCM practice had a negative correlation with economic performance?
Which SSCM practice had a negative correlation with economic performance?
Which statement best summarizes the relationship between SSCM and environmental performance?
Which statement best summarizes the relationship between SSCM and environmental performance?
What does the study suggest about the economic performance of firms implementing SSCM practices?
What does the study suggest about the economic performance of firms implementing SSCM practices?
What role does governance play in the adoption of sustainable supply chain management (SSCM)?
What role does governance play in the adoption of sustainable supply chain management (SSCM)?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an SSCM practice in the study?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an SSCM practice in the study?
The study indicates a significant linkage between which of the following?
The study indicates a significant linkage between which of the following?
What is a common misconception about the impact of SSCM practices?
What is a common misconception about the impact of SSCM practices?
Flashcards
SSCM
SSCM
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Governance Pressure
Governance Pressure
Coercive pressure from environmental regulations driving SSCM adoption.
Environmental Regulations
Environmental Regulations
Rules and policies imposed by governments to control environmental impact.
SSCM Practices
SSCM Practices
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Performance Outcomes
Performance Outcomes
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Institutional Theory
Institutional Theory
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Knowledge Gap
Knowledge Gap
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Environmental Directives
Environmental Directives
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Environmental Performance
Environmental Performance
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Coercive Pressures
Coercive Pressures
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Sustainable Design
Sustainable Design
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Sustainable Procurement
Sustainable Procurement
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Economic Performance
Economic Performance
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UK Manufacturers
UK Manufacturers
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Sustainable Distribution
Sustainable Distribution
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Statistical Support
Statistical Support
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Investment Recovery
Investment Recovery
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Economic Performance
Economic Performance
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Sustainable
Sustainable
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Study Notes
Governance Pressures and Sustainable Supply Chain Management Performance
- UK manufacturing firms face increasing stakeholder expectations for environmental and ethical responsibility.
- Institutional pressures are driving firms to adopt sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) practices.
- The study aims to determine the role of governance in the adoption of SSCM and if SSCM can be both environmentally beneficial and commercially viable.
- Data was collected from 146 UK manufacturing managers.
- Empirical analysis confirms that governance pressures impact the implementation of SSCM.
- Governmental environmental regulations (coercive pressure) are a strong driver in implementing SSCM practices.
- Successful SSCM implementation positively affects environmental performance.
- However, overall economic performance isn't always improved; only sustainable procurement shows a consistent positive effect on economic performance.
- Existing research regarding the positive impact of SSCM on performance is inconclusive and ambiguous.
Theoretical Development and Hypotheses
- Firms are pressured to adopt SSCM because of governance pressures, especially regulations.
- Institutional theory is utilized to explain the adoption of SSCM practices.
- Three types of institutional pressures (normative, mimetic, and coercive) drive environmental policies.
- Coercive pressure from governmental environmental regulations is seen as a major factor.
- This study hypothesizes a positive relationship between governance pressures and SSCM practices; and explores the links between SSCM practices and performance outcomes.
SSCM Practices and Performance Outcomes
- Traditional supply chains are adapted by incorporating environmental concerns for sustainable products, services and combinations.
- Sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) practices include: sustainable procurement, sustainable distribution, sustainable design, and investment recovery.
- These practices are meant to minimize a product's environmental impact without a negative performance trade-off in cost or functionality.
- A positive correlation between SSCM practices and environmental performance is anticipated.
- SSCM practices should lead to decreased waste and emissions improving environmental performance.
- The link between SSCM practices and economic incentives is complex and uncertain.
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