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SEISENSE Journal of Management
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SEISENSE Journal of Management (SJOM) peer-reviewed and published as Bi-Monthly (six issues in a year), is committed to publishing scholarly empirical and theoretical research articles that have a high impact on the management field as a whole. SEISENSE JoM covers domains such as Business strategy & policy, OB, HRM, Organizational theory, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology Management, and Tourism Management.
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The Role of ESG in Driving Firm Profitability: Implications for Stakeholder, Resource-Based View, and Triple Bottom Line Theories in Emerging Markets Chipimo, Mubanga Lackson; Bwalya, John; Kanyanga, Joseph Katongo
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33215/m1c78498

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Purpose- This study examines how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices influence firm profitability and extend key strategic theories like the Stakeholder Theory, Resource-Based View (RBV), and the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) within Zambia’s food sector.Design/Methodology- Using a mixed-methods approach, the study analysed panel data from 2014 to 2024 for listed food companies in Zambia. Fixed effects regression with lagged ESG variables was applied to address endogeneity. Qualitative content analysis of corporate sustainability and governance reports complemented the quantitative findings.Findings- The regression model explains 55.6% of the variation in firm profitability, as indicated by the adjusted R². Among the ESG components, governance practices exhibited a statistically significant positive influence on profitability (coefficient = 23.39, p = 0.015). In contrast, environmental initiatives showed a significant short-term negative effect (coefficient = –32.60, p < 0.001), while social factors did not demonstrate a statistically significant impact.Practical Implications- Firms in emerging markets should embed ESG into core strategy, supported by robust governance. Policymakers must strengthen regulatory frameworks to facilitate sustainable business practices. Future studies are encouraged to further investigate ESG dynamics in resource-constrained settings.Originality/Value – This study contributes to ESG literature in emerging markets by integrating theoretical perspectives with empirical evidence, offering nuanced insights into how ESG performance shapes profitability and strategic outcomes.
A Meta-Analytic Review of Entrepreneurial Orientation and Firm Performance: The Mediating Roles of Strategic and Dynamic Capabilities and the Moderating Effects of Contextual Factors Bakashaba, Rennie; Bindeeba, Dedrix Stephenson
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Purpose: This study investigates the relationship between Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) and firm performance (FP) by examining the mediating roles of Strategic Capabilities and Dynamic Capabilities, and the moderating effects of contextual factors such as geographic region and study period.Methodology: The research design employed a meta-analytic review that was conducted using data from 95 peer-reviewed empirical studies encompassing 19,555 firm-level observations. Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA) software was employed to synthesize effect sizes, test mediation pathways, and explore moderation effects across contextual subgroups. The study follows PRISMA guidelines to ensure methodological rigor.Findings: The results confirm that EO positively influences firm performance both directly and indirectly. Strategic Capabilities exhibit a stronger mediating effect than Dynamic Capabilities, suggesting that deliberate resource orchestration enhances EO effectiveness. Contextual analysis reveals that the EO–performance link is more pronounced in emerging economies and in studies conducted after 2015, reflecting evolving entrepreneurial environments.Policy Implications: The findings underscore the need for policies that support capability development within SMEs, especially in emerging markets. Tailored interventions that enhance strategic alignment and dynamic responsiveness can amplify EO’s performance impact.Originality: Finally, this study is among the first to meta-analytically decompose the EO–Performance relationship through dual mediators and contextual moderators, advancing theoretical understanding and offering actionable insights.
The Green Dilemma: When Environmental Good Depletes Financial Good in Emerging Economies Chipimo, Mubanga Lackson; Bwalya, John; Kanyanga, Joseph Katongo
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Purpose- This paper aims to examine the relationship between environmental sustainability practices and firm profitability within Zambia’s agro-food sector, assessing both short-term financial effects and strategic implications.Design/Methodology- The study adopted explanatory sequential mixed-methods. Using fixed and random effects regression models, panel data from listed agro-food firms (2014-2024) were analysed. It was followed by thematic analysis of sustainability reports and a semi-structured interview with firm-level sustainability officers.Findings- The quantitative results showed a significant negative relationship between environmental performance and short-term profitability. The Random Effects model revealed a coefficient of –15.739 (p = 0.0006) for the Environmental Score, indicating that higher sustainability scores are associated with lower immediate ROA. Governance was a strong positive predictor of profitability (β = 23.08, p < 0.01). Qualitative findings highlighted long-term benefits. Revenue was statistically insignificant.Practical Implications- Firms need to pursue environmental strategies that are scalable and context sensitive. Regulatory supports, enhancement of technical capacity, and alignment of stakeholders are also critical to make firms’ investment in sustainability compatible with their profitability targets.Originality- As one of the first African emerging-market studies to focus only on environmental sustainability–profitability trade-offs, the paper makes an original contribution, methodologically by the application of an ISO-aligned environmental scoring framework in a context-specific and theoretically by extending Stakeholder and Signaling Theory to illustrate how environmental practices may act as a credible signal for long-term value
Green Human Capital and Firms’ Sustainable Performance: A Moderated Mediation Model of Green Transformational Leadership and Green Competitive Advantage Islam, Md. Johirul; Hashim, Raemah Abdullah; Wahab, Sazali Abd
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33215/scanh388

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Purpose: This study aims to investigate the impact of green human capital (GHC) on firms’ sustainable performance (SP) with a particular focus on the mediating role of green competitive advantage (GCA) and moderating effect of green transformational leadership (green TFL) in the context of garment firms in Bangladesh.Methodology: Researchers collected data from 271 respondents using the questionnaire survey method. The partial least squares structural equation modeling approach was applied to analyze the data.Findings: The research findings revealed a significant positive correlation between GHC and firms’ SP. It also identified GHC as an essential antecedent of GCA. It was also revealed that GCA has a mediating role in the relationship between GHC and firms’ SP. Finally, while green TFL moderates the direct relationship between GHC and SP, the indirect relationship between GHC and SP through GCA is not moderated by it.Originality: This study contributes to the GHC literature in emerging markets by integrating theoretical perspectives with empirical evidence, offering nuanced insights into how GHC influences SP.Practical Implications: This study provides valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders, highlighting the importance of developing and utilizing GHC in business operations to enhance SP by implementing green TFL style in the organization and achieving GCA in the market.