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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) projects have been the focus of extensive research in recent years. To overcome the challenges associated with these types of projects, one emerging and relatively unexplored stream of research has examined the application of agile project management (APM) in ERP implementation contexts. Despite its growing popularity, APM adoption remains complex, risky, and not yet fully understood. This study focuses on the critical role played by the customer in such projects, as it can either foster or hinder agility. A lack of customer collaboration can often be linked to the customer’s organizational culture (OC). Thus, this study aims to investigate the specific relationship between the customer’s OC and project agility in ERP implementation projects within small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). To conceptualize OC, we adopted the Competing Values Framework (CVF), which distinguishes four cultural types: Clan, adhocracy, hierarchy, and market. Data were collected through an online questionnaire administered to 172 ERP end-users from Canadian SMEs who had participated in their organizations’ ERP implementation projects. The analysis was performed using SmartPLS version 4.1.0.9. The results confirm that customers characterized by a clan, adhocracy, or market culture positively influence project agility, while there was no significant effect of hierarchy culture on project agility. This study addresses several gaps in the literature and offers practical implications. The findings support the idea that vendors should better frame and justify introducing APM in ways that align with each customer’s cultural characteristics within ERP vendor–customer relationships. Full article

State-owned enterprises (SOEs) play a vital role in an economy, providing essential goods and services to citizens. However, they often face governance, transparency, and accountability challenges, leading to poor performance and waste of public resources. Thus, we examine the role of internal auditing in adding value to performance improvement in Ghana’s SOEs. We employ quantitative and cross-sectional survey designs to collect data from 1150 internal auditors across the SOEs and utilize macro-process modeling to analyze the data. We identify four indicators of internal auditing as value addition: internal audit effectiveness, quality, independence and resources; they have strong significant positive relationships with performance improvement (organizational performance and governance and accountability). However, these relationships are negatively moderated by organizational complexity (structural, process and systemic). We provide empirical evidence on the nuanced interplay between internal auditing, organizational complexity, and performance improvement in the context of Ghana’s SOEs, offering actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners to enhance governance and performance in emerging economies. Our findings underscore the need for SOEs to prioritize internal audit effectiveness and manage complexity to maximize performance gains. Full article

Effective spare parts management (SPM) is imperative for equipment-intensive organizations to reduce equipment downtime through maintenance. Despite the extensive availability of data-driven SPM methodologies, decision-makers are challenged and tend to rely on tacit knowledge and simple approaches due to extensive data-gathering requirements and fragmented information across multiple organizational IT systems and departmental knowledge silos. A review of 60 academic SPM contributions demonstrated that data remains siloed and that research is limited in integrating data across SPM-relevant knowledge areas. This study proposes an empirical SPM data model to address this gap by consolidating and linking spare parts with maintenance, logistics, inventory, and equipment data, thus forming a coherent database across the identified SPM knowledge areas to bridge data silos and reduce data-gathering requirements. A case study assesses the effects of model implementation for decision-making on 10,843 spare parts and shows that model implementation led to a 15.1% stock value reduction, a 76–91% full-time equivalent resource improvement, a 4–5% decision quality improvement, and an enhancement of decision-maker engagement. The data model reduces data-gathering efforts, enhances data accessibility, and improves decision quality and consistency. Full article

In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, digitalization has emerged not only as a technological trend but also as a strategic imperative. This paper develops a conceptual framework that examines how Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies and tools drive strategic innovation and enable the transformation of business models. Based on a systematic literature review, the framework identifies a set of organizational and contextual preconditions (strategic vision, organizational culture, digital skills, infrastructure, financial resources, and regulatory conditions) that can act as either enablers or barriers to innovation. The analysis reveals that these preconditions give rise to two contrasting innovation cycles: a virtuous cycle, where favourable conditions amplify the adoption of digital technologies and foster business model transformation, and a vicious cycle, where unfavourable conditions reinforce technological inertia and hinder strategic development. By integrating insights from innovation management, digital transformation, and business model theory, the framework offers a nuanced understanding of how technology and strategy intersect and provides actionable guidance for managers seeking to move beyond operational improvements toward reimagining value creation, delivery, and capture in the digital age. Full article

Environmental accounting adoption remains limited in transitional economies, particularly where formal institutions fail to enforce sustainability mandates. We examine this phenomenon in Albania—an EU candidate country with regulatory requirements but no implementation infrastructure. Drawing on institutional-void theory and resource-based perspectives, we test whether adoption mechanisms diverge when external enforcement is weak. Survey data from 151 Albanian non-financial companies, analyzed using ordinal logistic regression, show that firm size predicts adoption, whereas sector, ownership, and market orientation do not. Critically, individual-level factors—managerial environmental knowledge and pro-environmental values—significantly predict adoption, while external institutional factors exert negligible influence. Analysis of Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive readiness reveals similar patterns: internal organizational capacities support preparation, whereas external support remains insufficient. These findings demonstrate how institutional voids shape sustainability accounting and provide empirical evidence from an understudied Balkan context. Full article

Background: Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) has proven effective in promoting health research in hard-to-recruit and underserved populations. Tai Chi Prime is a National Council on Aging-certified fall prevention program. However, it has not been widely disseminated in African American (AA)/Black and Latinx communities. Guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), this study examined the process of working with a community advisory board (CAB) to adapt and disseminate Tai Chi Prime within these communities, as well as facilitators and barriers to CAB success. Methods: Eight CAB members met with researchers monthly virtually over a two-year period. Meetings focused on reviewing Tai Chi Prime materials, discussing cultural adaptations, and identifying dissemination strategies relevant to AA/Black and Latinx communities. Detailed notes from 24 meetings were compiled. In addition, semi-structured interviews were conducted with five CAB members and two researchers to capture individual reflections on their experiences, roles, and perceived impact. Data was analyzed using directed content analysis. Results: CFIR constructs helped illuminate how CAB members’ embedded community expertise, organizational partnerships, available resources, shared vision and transparent communication influenced the cultural adaptation and dissemination of Tai Chi Prime. Study findings also highlight important areas that extend beyond CFIR, particularly the cultural knowledge and power-sharing responsibilities undertaken by CAB members as co-researchers. These insights underscore the need to integrate equity-focused and community-engaged research principles into implementation frameworks when working with communities of color. Conclusions: Findings highlight the value of leveraging existing academic–community partnerships. Community-engaged researchers can use the lessons learned from this CAB to build a replicable model of sustainable partnerships with their AA/Black and Latinx community partners, as can others involved in health services research and policy. Full article

Despite growing attention to corporate environmental responsibility, there is limited understanding of the psychological and social mechanisms linking corporate environmental responsibility to employees’ coworker-focused pro-environmental behaviors in the workplace, such as advocacy directed at peers. This study examined the influence of corporate environmental responsibility on employees’ coworker pro-environmental advocacy in the Chinese energy sector, with a sample of 1528 employees. Focusing on the mediating roles of long-term orientation, meaningful work, and sense of community, the research integrates insights from Social Exchange Theory, Self-determination Theory, and Affective Events Theory. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) to test the hypothesized relationships. The findings revealed that corporate environmental responsibility positively impacted employees’ advocacy for eco-friendly behaviors among coworkers through forward-thinking attitudes, intrinsic motivation, and strengthened social bonds. The study offers theoretical contributions by unpacking the interplay of individual and organizational factors and provides practical recommendations for cultivating an environmentally conscious culture through value alignment, meaningful work initiatives, and fostering a strong sense of community. Full article

Background: Feedback Orientation (FO) reflects how individuals value, accept, and use feedback in a way that influences learning, performance, and sustainable career development. While this concept has been empirically examined, the psychometric properties of the Feedback Orientation Scale (FOS) have received sparse attention outside English-speaking contexts, with no validation in the Italian context. This study aimed to adapt and validate the Italian version of the FOS. Methods: A sample of 1092 employees from diverse occupational sectors completed the FOS, also using measures of job satisfaction and perceptions of the feedback environment. The dataset was randomly split to conduct both exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, followed by reliability and validity testing and measurement invariance analyses across groups. Results: Analyses confirmed the original four-factor structure—Utility, Social Awareness, Accountability, and Feedback Self-Efficacy—and supported a higher-order FO construct. The Italian FOS showed acceptable reliability and validity, with expected correlations with job satisfaction and the feedback environment. Measurement invariance was also tested to examine the scale’s equivalence across groups. Conclusions: These initial findings provide support for the Italian FOS as a promising instrument with acceptable psychometric properties, extending the cross-cultural understanding of feedback orientation and offering a useful basis for investigating feedback processes in organizational settings. Full article

The present research examines how employees perceive their firms’ CSR initiatives that ultimately translate into desired attitudes and behaviors, i.e., employee environmental commitment (EEC) and knowledge sharing (KS) at the workplace, by underpinning social identity theory. However, when do undesired working conditions, i.e., Perception of Politics (POP), adversely influence these desired outcomes? We deliberately selected 45 firms in the services and manufacturing sectors of Pakistan operating in larger metropolitan cities and prevalent tourist destinations, and actively participating in CSR activities. Thereafter, three self-administered surveys were conducted by employing a time-lagged design with two temporal breaks. A total of 655 surveys were distributed among middle managers across selected firms. Accordingly, it is found that employees who strongly identify with their organizations tend to align their personal values with organizational sustainability efforts and actively participate in environmentally responsible practices. They also demonstrate a greater willingness to share knowledge and enhance the organization’s collective intelligence. However, when employees perceive a high level of political behavior within the organization, their trust in its ethical standards diminishes, leading to various negative attitudes and behaviors in the workplace. This research contributed in two ways to the existing literature: (a) by examining the employees’ understandings of firms’ CSR engagements and their trickle-down effect on EEC and KS, (b) and studying when POP adversely effects the above relationship. Full article

Background: Ethical decision-making in medical care increasingly requires balancing clinical values, professional duties, and organizational reasoning. Understanding how healthcare professionals navigate moral dilemmas necessitates examining the philosophical orientations that shape their ethical judgments. Alongside traditional medical ethics, a business ethics perspective highlights organizational and managerial dimensions of healthcare, offering a more comprehensive understanding of ethical decision-making in modern clinical contexts. Aim: This study aims to examine how healthcare professionals reason about ethical dilemmas by mapping their moral orientations and decision-making patterns across five ethical frameworks-idealism, relativism, objectivism, legalism, and Machiavellianism-integrating both medical and business ethics perspectives. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 277 participants (medical doctors and students). Two validated instruments were used: the Attitudes Toward Business Ethics Questionnaire (ATBEQ) to assess moral orientations and the Clinical Ethical Dilemmas Questionnaire (Richeux & Duquéroy) to evaluate ethical decision patterns. Data were analyzed using correlation, multiple regression, and k-means cluster analyses. Results: Among the five orientations, Legalism negatively predicted “It depends” responses (i.e., higher Legalism scores were associated with fewer indecisive responses), indicating greater decisiveness in ethically ambiguous situations. Unexpected positive correlations were also found between traditionally opposing constructs-such as Ethical Relativism and Moral Objectivism-suggesting moral pluralism. The overall regression model was not statistically significant (R² = 0.04, p = 0.08). Cluster analysis identified four distinct ethical reasoning profiles: High Machiavellian Idealists, Pragmatic Relativists, Context-Sensitive Objectivists, and Ethical Purists. Conclusions: Abstract philosophical orientations showed limited predictive power for contextual ethical decision-making, highlighting the complex and multidimensional nature of moral reasoning in healthcare. Findings inform the design of context-sensitive ethics education programs that integrate philosophical reflection with case-based learning to strengthen ethical competence among medical professionals. Full article

This study examines the impact of Green Entrepreneurial Orientation (GEO), Managerial Environmental Concerns (MECs), and Green Absorptive Capacity (GAC) on the environmental performance of Pakistani SMEs. The Dynamic Capabilities View (DCV) and Natural Resource-Based View (NRBV) demonstrate that innovation focused on sustainability and competitive advantage is enhanced by managerial engagement, knowledge capability, and environmental awareness. A cross-sectional survey involving 350 managers of SMEs in Pakistan utilized covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM). The MEC-to-GEO direction was insignificant, and this implies that the issue of managerial concern is not a driving force towards the initiation of green entrepreneurial endeavors. The confirmatory factor analysis model for the 350 SMEs demonstrates a satisfactory fit (CFI = 0.947; RMSEA = 0.073), along with reliability and validity. GEO and EP are positively influenced by GAC and MECs, with R² values of 0.204 and 0.526, respectively. The findings indicate that the absorptive and managerial capabilities of SMEs can integrate environmental responsibility into strategic decision-making, exceeding regulatory criteria to foster proactive environmental innovation. The study emphasizes ethical leadership, environmental competitiveness, and social responsibility through green information management and cooperative networks. The sustainability ideas and GEO are enhanced in developing nations by linking global green initiatives with local institutions and cultural contexts. Organizational management and policymakers should promote environmental education, ecological innovations, and sustainable practices within sectors. The limitations of the study include the use of self-reported data and cross-sectoral replication utilizing objective environmental indicators. Full article

This study examines the role of Digital Twin technologies in advancing Environmental, Social, and Governance performance within multinational corporations. Grounded in socio-technical systems theory and stakeholder theory, the research investigates how digital twins facilitate the integration of organizational capabilities with external accountability mechanisms. A multi-method research design is employed, comprising in-depth case studies, capital market event analysis, and machine learning-assisted regression to capture both qualitative and empirical insights. Case evidence from Siemens, Unilever, Tesla, and BP reveals that DT adoption is associated with measurable ESG gains, including reduced emissions, improved safety, enhanced supplier compliance, and accelerated reporting cycles. Event study findings show statistically significant abnormal returns following ESG-oriented DT announcements, while regression analysis confirms a positive association between DT adoption and ESG performance. Governance structures are explored as potential moderators of this relationship. The findings underscore DTs as strategic enablers of ESG value creation, beyond their technical utility. By enhancing transparency, auditability, and stakeholder trust, DTs contribute to both internal transformation and external legitimacy. This research advances the discourse on ESG digitalization and offers actionable implications for corporate leaders and policymakers seeking to foster sustainable, technology-driven governance in complex global value chains. However, because the quantitative component relies on cross-sectional data, the relationships identified should be interpreted as associations rather than definitive causal effects. Full article

Digital transformation is reshaping work and management, yet evidence on how technological innovation interacts with workplace well-being, leadership, organizational culture, and human-centered management remains fragmented. This study aims to integrate these strands of research by examining how innovation and digitalization affect employee well-being and motivation in organizational contexts. A systematic literature review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA 2020 guidelines, with a protocol registered on INPLASY. The search was performed in the Scopus database and identified 287 eligible studies (1989–February 2025). Bibliometric keyword co-occurrence analysis using VOSviewer (1.6.20), combined with qualitative content and thematic analysis, led to five clusters: (1) innovation and well-being; (2) leadership pathways to workplace well-being; (3) work motivation and job satisfaction; (4) human-centered management in technological progress; and (5) organizational culture. The results show that organizations reconciling innovation and people’s well-being tend to adopt leadership styles and cultures grounded in ethical values, inclusion, psychological safety, and balanced work demands and resources, operationalized through human-centered management practices. These findings offer an integrated framework that goes beyond an instrumental view of technology and provide guidance for leaders, HR professionals, and policymakers designing digital transformation strategies that foster responsible innovation and promote sustainable, health-promoting work environments. Full article

This paper examines the intersection between Christian theological principles and contemporary cybersecurity challenges, with a focus on the specific vulnerabilities and responsibilities of faith-based organizations. Recognizing that digital threats emerge not only from technological weaknesses but also from human motives and ethical failings, this study introduces a Biblically Framed Cybersecurity (BFCy) Model that integrates scriptural ethics with established security practices. Through a narrative literature review and comparative analysis, the research synthesizes Christian concepts, such as stewardship, vigilance, and integrity, with technical standards (including the CIS Controls v8, NIST CSF 2.0, and ISO 27001:2022), mapping biblical narratives to contemporary risks like social engineering, insider threats, and identity theft. The findings underscore that robust cybersecurity requires more than technical solutions; it also demands a culture of moral accountability and spiritual awareness. Practical recommendations, including tables linking biblical values to operational controls, highlight actionable steps for church leaders and faith-based organizations. This study concludes that effective cybersecurity in these contexts is best achieved by aligning technical measures with enduring ethical and spiritual commitments, offering a model that may inform religious and broader organizational approaches to digital risk and resilience. Full article

The interaction between two critical resources, emotional intelligence (EI) and perceived organizational support (POS), is studied to understand how they come together to associate resilience and well-being among healthcare professionals. Based on the Conservation of Resources (COR) theory and the Job Demands–Resources (JD-R) model, we explore whether these resources are synergistic or whether there is a substitutive relationship when combined. Data were collected from 304 healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia, both local and foreign. Using structural equation modeling, we examined a moderated mediation model in which resilience was examined as a mediator of the associations of EI and POS with well-being, and their interaction was included as a correlate of both resilience and well-being. EI and POS both individually showed positive association with resilience and well-being. However, in interaction, they significantly negatively associated with both resilience and well-being, suggesting a substitution effect—i.e., high levels of one resource are linked to a lower marginal value of the other. This suggests a nonlinear dynamic to resource accumulation among pressured healthcare workers. This study advances COR and JD-R theories by uncovering a substitution effect between emotional intelligence and organizational support, offering fresh insights into resource dynamics among healthcare professionals. Full article