How Big Data Analytics Capability Promotes Green Radical Innovation? The Effect of Corporate Environment Ethics in Digital Era
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Theoretical Background and Hypothesis
2.1. Big Data Analytics Capabilities (BDACs) and Green Radical Innovation (GRI)
2.1.1. Big Data Analytics Management Capability (BDAMC) and GRI
2.1.2. Big Data Analytics Technology Capability (BDATEC) and GRI
2.1.3. Big Data Analytics Talent Capability (BDATAC) and GRI
2.2. The Moderating Effect of Environment Ethics
2.2.1. The Moderating Effect of Environmental Ethics on the Relationship Between Big Data Analytics Management Capability (BDAMC) and GRI
2.2.2. The Moderating Effect of Environmental Ethics on the Relationship Between Big Data Analytics Technology Capability (BDATEC) and GRI
2.2.3. The Moderating Effect of Environmental Ethics on the Relationship Between Big Data Analytics Talent Capability (BDATAC) and GRI
3. Methods
3.1. Research Setting and Data Collection
3.2. Measurement Scales
3.3. Validity and Reliability Testing
3.4. Common Method DeviationTest
4. Results
4.1. Descriptive Statistics Results
4.2. Hypotheses Results
4.3. Post-Analysis
5. Discussion
5.1. Theorical Contribution
5.2. Management Implications
5.3. Limitations and Future Prospects
6. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Data Availability Statement
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
Abbreviations
BDA | Big data analytics |
BDAC | Big data analytics capabilities |
BDAMC | Big data analytics management capability |
BDATEC | Big data analytics technology capability |
BDATAC | Big data analytics talent capability |
GRI | Green radical innovation |
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Variable | Category | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
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Respondent Position | Chairman/general manager and executives | 65 | 22.34 |
Department manager | 73 | 25.09 | |
Big data business supervisor | 153 | 52.58 | |
Firm Age | Less than 1 year | 2 | 0.69 |
1–5 years | 27 | 9.28 | |
5–10 years | 63 | 21.65 | |
10–15 years | 59 | 20.27 | |
More than 15 years | 140 | 48.11 | |
Firm Size | 300 employees or less | 138 | 47.42 |
301–1000 employees | 42 | 14.43 | |
1001–2000 employees | 35 | 12.03 | |
2001–5000 employees | 28 | 9.62 | |
More than 500 employees | 48 | 16.49 | |
Firm Nature | Sino-foreign joint venture enterprises | 53 | 18.21 |
State-owned and collective enterprises | 98 | 33.68 | |
Foreign enterprises | 8 | 2.75 | |
Private enterprises | 132 | 45.36 | |
Firm Geographic Location | Eastern region | 184 | 63.23 |
Central region | 51 | 17.53 | |
Western region | 56 | 19.24 |
Variable | Items | Loadings |
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BDAMC [9,12] | 1. Our firm strategically uses big data analytics to identify innovation opportunities. | 0.857 |
2. Our firm has made adequate preparations to utilize and introduce big data analytics capabilities. | 0.535 | |
3. Our firm formalizes and systematizes the big data analytics planning process. | 0.812 | |
4. Our firm frequently adjusts its big data analytics plans to better adapt to changes. | 0.507 | |
5. When making investment decisions in big data analytics, our firm considers and estimates its impact on employee productivity. | 0.825 | |
6. When making investment decisions in big data analytics, our firm considers and predicts whether these investments will significantly enhance user decision-making efficiency. | 0.818 | |
7. When making investment decisions in big data analytics, our firm estimates the additional training costs incurred by users due to this decision. | 0.860 | |
8. When making investment decisions in big data analytics, our firm predicts how much time managers will need to supervise this change. | 0.598 | |
9. Business analysts and frontline employees frequently meet formally and informally to discuss important issues. | 0.819 | |
10. Business analysts and frontline employees often participate in cross-functional meetings. | 0.892 | |
11. Analysts and frontline staff can work harmoniously together. | 0.901 | |
12. Consensus is reached between business analysts and frontline personnel, facilitating the sharing of ideas for managers and executors to utilize available knowledge. | 0.883 | |
13. In our firm, responsibilities for the development of big data analytics are clearly defined. | 0.907 | |
14. Our firm is confident in the appropriate evaluation of big data analytics project proposals. | 0.911 | |
15. Our firm continuously monitors the effectiveness of its big data analytics capabilities. | 0.568 | |
16. The analytics department is clear about its performance standards. | 0.871 | |
BDATEC [9,12] | 1. Our firm possesses the best big data analytics systems compared to competitors. | 0.837 |
2. All remote, branch, and mobile offices are connected to the central office for analysis. | 0.898 | |
3. Our firm utilizes open system network mechanisms to enhance analytical connectivity. | 0.874 | |
4. In analytical discussions, our firm perceives no identifiable communication bottlenecks internally. | 0.623 | |
5. Software applications can be easily transferred and processed across multiple analytical platforms. | 0.927 | |
6. The user interface provides transparent access to all platforms and applications. | 0.833 | |
7. Analytically driven information is comprehensively shared within our firm. | 0.705 | |
8. Our firm provides numerous analytical interfaces or information entry points for external users. | 0.702 | |
9. Reusable software modules are widely utilized in the development of new analytical models. | 0.880 | |
10. End-users can create their own analytical applications using object-oriented tools. | 0.892 | |
11. Our firm employs object-oriented techniques to reduce development time when creating new analytical applications. | 0.845 | |
12. The applicability of applications meets various needs during analytical tasks. | 0.504 | |
BDATAC [9,12] | 1. Our firm′s analysts possess high technical skills in coding. | 0.791 |
2. Our firm′s analysts are highly capable in managing the entire project lifecycle. | 0.859 | |
3. Our firm′s analysts are very skilled in data and network management and maintenance. | 0.704 | |
4. The decision-support systems established by our firm′s analysts are highly efficient. | 0.800 | |
5. Our firm′s analysts have a profound understanding of technological trends. | 0.535 | |
6. Our firm′s analysts demonstrate strong learning abilities for new technologies. | 0.848 | |
7. Our firm′s analysts are well aware of the key factors for organizational success. | 0.840 | |
8. Our firm′s analysts clearly understand that big data analytics is viewed as a tool. | 0.848 | |
9. Our firm′s analysts have a deep understanding of organizational policies and plans. | 0.791 | |
10. Our firm′s analysts can adeptly interpret business issues and develop appropriate technological solutions. | 0.520 | |
11. Our firm′s analysts have a strong understanding of business functions. | 0.827 | |
12. Our firm′s analysts are well-informed about the business environment. | 0.863 | |
13. Our firm′s analysts excel in planning, organizing, and leading projects. | 0.870 | |
14. Our firm′s analysts are adept at planning and conducting work in a collaborative environment. | 0.572 | |
15. Our firm′s analysts possess strong teaching abilities. | 0.891 | |
16. Our firm′s analysts maintain close contact with clients and establish good customer relationships. | 0.862 | |
Environmental Ethics [55,59] | 1. Our firm has clear and specific environmental policies. | 0.781 |
2. Our firm′s budget planning includes considerations for environmental investments or procurement. | 0.903 | |
3. Our firm integrates its environmental planning, vision, or mission into its marketing activities. | 0.738 | |
4. Our firm incorporates its environmental planning, vision, or mission into its corporate culture. | 0.902 | |
GRI [3,5] | 1. Our firm develops a new generation of eco-friendly innovations in its products and services. | 0.918 |
2. Our firm is implementing significant organizational changes to align with its focus on green innovations. | 0.789 | |
3. Our firm is also interested in offering unprecedented experiences in green technology. | 0.912 | |
4. Our firm emphasizes new radical environmental thought. | 0.814 | |
5. Our firm establishes innovative green distribution channels. | 0.962 |
Variables | KMO | Alpha | CR | AVE |
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BDAMC | 0.890 | 0.853 | 0.964 | 0.636 |
BDATEC | 0.900 | 0.842 | 0.955 | 0.645 |
BDATAC | 0.917 | 0.875 | 0.962 | 0.617 |
Environmental ethics | 0.857 | 0.789 | 0.901 | 0.696 |
GRI | 0.853 | 0.769 | 0.945 | 0.777 |
Fit | χ2/df | RMSEA | SRMR | CFI | TLI | ||
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1 | Single-factor model | BDAMC + BDATEC + BDATAC + EE + GRI | 1.446 | 0.039 | 0.043 | 0.903 | 0.899 |
2 | Two-factor model | BDAMC + BDATEC + BDATAC + EE; GRI | 1.423 | 0.038 | 0.043 | 0.908 | 0.905 |
3 | Three-factor model | BDAMC + BDATEC + BDATAC; EE; GRI | 1.415 | 0.037 | 0.042 | 0.91 | 0.906 |
4 | Four-factor model | BDAMC + BDATEC; BDATAC; EE; GRI | 1.411 | 0.037 | 0.042 | 0.911 | 0.907 |
5 | Five-factor model | BDAMC; BDATEC; BDATAC; EE; GRI | 1.410 | 0.037 | 0.042 | 0.912 | 0.907 |
Criteria | <5 | <0.08 | <0.08 | >0.9 | >0.9 |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | VIF | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1 | ||||||||
2 | 0.605 *** | 1 | 3.96 | ||||||
3 | 0.616 *** | 0.825 *** | 1 | 4.33 | |||||
4 | 0.632 *** | 0.824 *** | 0.837 *** | 1 | 4.34 | ||||
5 | 0.493 *** | 0.603 *** | 0.619 *** | 0.627 *** | 1 | 1.76 | |||
6 | 0.098 * | 0.120 ** | 0.035 | 0.110 * | 0.044 | 1 | 1.41 | ||
7 | 0.076 | 0.082 | 0.026 | 0.09 | 0.009 | 0.303 *** | 1 | 1.11 | |
8 | −0.155 *** | −0.124 ** | −0.142 ** | −0.144 ** | −0.131 ** | 0.442 *** | 0.131 ** | 1 | 1.31 |
Mean | 3.348 | 3.318 | 3.258 | 3.316 | 3.369 | 2.333 | 3.732 | 2.789 | 4.058 |
S.D. | 0.727 | 0.622 | 0.674 | 0.658 | 0.741 | 1.537 | 0.904 | 0.892 | 1.064 |
Variables | Model Base | Model 1 | Model 2 | Model 3 | Model 4 | Model 5 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BDAMC | H1 | 0.212 ** | 0.192 * | 0.192 * | 0.197 * | 0.192 * | |
(1.997) | (1.816) | (1.827) | (1.861) | (1.827) | |||
BDATEC | H2 | 0.231 ** | 0.215 ** | 0.229 ** | 0.210 ** | 0.237 ** | |
(2.305) | (2.139) | (2.292) | (2.095) | (2.353) | |||
BDATAC | H3 | 0.279 *** | 0.250 ** | 0.235 ** | 0.252 ** | 0.221 ** | |
(2.644) | (2.361) | (2.234) | (2.392) | (2.091) | |||
BDAMC × Environmental ethics | H4 | 0.105 * | −0.155 | ||||
(1.665) | (−1.140) | ||||||
BDATEC × Environmental ethics | H5 | 0.151 *** | 0.296 ** | ||||
(2.724) | (2.204) | ||||||
BDATAC × Environmental ethics | H6 | 0.120 ** | −0.031 | ||||
(2.076) | (−0.220) | ||||||
Environmental ethics | 0.094 | 0.100 * | 0.095 | 0.114 * | |||
(1.588) | (1.716) | (1.611) | (1.920) | ||||
R&D | 0.009 | 0.018 | 0.026 | 0.025 | 0.026 | 0.024 | |
(0.184) | (0.415) | (0.609) | (0.596) | (0.619) | (0.569) | ||
Firm age | −0.100 ** | −0.064 * | −0.058 | −0.051 | −0.057 | −0.048 | |
(−2.376) | (−1.789) | (−1.628) | (−1.441) | (−1.595) | (−1.346) | ||
Firm size | 0.074 ** | 0.040 | 0.042 | 0.040 | 0.040 | 0.036 | |
(2.471) | (1.551) | (1.632) | (1.560) | (1.565) | (1.400) | ||
Firm nature | 0.039 | 0.051 ** | 0.045 * | 0.043 * | 0.044 * | 0.044 * | |
(1.333) | (2.030) | (1.825) | (1.728) | (1.782) | (1.782) | ||
Is high-tech firm | 0.257 ** | −0.011 | 0.009 | 0.025 | 0.008 | 0.021 | |
(2.429) | (−0.119) | (0.099) | (0.267) | (0.084) | (0.224) | ||
Industry type | Control | Control | Control | Control | Control | Control | |
Constant | 3.007 *** | 0.879 *** | 0.723 ** | 0.685 ** | 0.721 ** | 0.666 ** | |
(10.143) | (2.718) | (2.190) | (2.089) | (2.188) | (2.026) | ||
Observations | 291 | 291 | 291 | 291 | 291 | 291 | |
Adj R-squared | 0.204 | 0.427 | 0.435 | 0.444 | 0.438 | 0.444 | |
F | 7.745 | 16.44 | 14.96 | 15.50 | 15.13 | 13.87 |
Coeff | t | p | [95% Conf. Interval] | |
---|---|---|---|---|
βBDAMC×Environmental ethics = βBDATEC×Environmental ethics | −0.450 | −1.98 | 0.048 | [−0.897, −0.003] |
βBDAMC×Environmental ethics = βBDATAC×Environmental ethics | −0.124 | −0.55 | 0.590 | [−577, 0.329] |
βBDATEC×Environmental ethics = βBDATAC×Environmental ethics | 0.326 | 1.35 | 0.178 | [−150, 0.802] |
Hypothesis | Results |
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Direct effect H1: BDAMC→GRI | Supported |
H2: BDATEC→GRI | Supported |
H3: BDATAC→GRI | Supported |
Moderating effect H4: Environmental ethics × BDAMC→GRI | Supported |
H5: Environmental ethics × BDATEC→GRI | Supported |
H6: Environmental ethics × BDATAC→GRI | Supported |
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Wu, W.; Li, X.; Ruan, G. How Big Data Analytics Capability Promotes Green Radical Innovation? The Effect of Corporate Environment Ethics in Digital Era. Systems 2025, 13, 370. https://doi.org/10.3390/systems13050370
Wu W, Li X, Ruan G. How Big Data Analytics Capability Promotes Green Radical Innovation? The Effect of Corporate Environment Ethics in Digital Era. Systems. 2025; 13(5):370. https://doi.org/10.3390/systems13050370
Chicago/Turabian StyleWu, Weiwei, Xue Li, and Guowei Ruan. 2025. "How Big Data Analytics Capability Promotes Green Radical Innovation? The Effect of Corporate Environment Ethics in Digital Era" Systems 13, no. 5: 370. https://doi.org/10.3390/systems13050370
APA StyleWu, W., Li, X., & Ruan, G. (2025). How Big Data Analytics Capability Promotes Green Radical Innovation? The Effect of Corporate Environment Ethics in Digital Era. Systems, 13(5), 370. https://doi.org/10.3390/systems13050370