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Financial resource availability and corporate social responsibility expenditures in a sub-Saharan economy: The institutional difference hypothesis
Studies done in developed economies have demonstrated a positive relationship between financial resource availability and CSR. Arguments that we term the Institutional Difference Hypothesis (IDH) drawn from the institutional literature, however, suggest that institutional differences between developed and developing economies are likely to result in different CSR implications. Integrating the logic of IDH with insights from slack resources theory, we argue that there exists a negative relationship between financial resource availability and CSR expenditures for firms in Ghana, a sub-Saharan African emerging economy. We use lagged data from the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre and find that Return on Sales, Return on Equity, and Net Profitability were consistently associated with lower CSR expenditures. We highlight the implications of our findings for research and managers.
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MECHANISM OF MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES OF ENTERPRISES OF THE MACHINE-BUILDING INDUSTRY OF UKRAINE
The article analyzes and evaluates the current financial and economic state of the machine-building industry and the influence of external and internal factors on their functioning. It is determined that the conditions of the national economy require domestic enterprises to react quickly and adapt to changes in market relations, to be financially stable, independent and competitive business entities. To meet these requirements, an enterprise must have sufficient financial resources. In the conditions of limited financial resources, rising cost of borrowed funds, inflationary processes, unstable prices for raw materials and components, the main task of domestic production enterprises is to increase the efficiency of activity by increasing their own financial resources and attracting additional resources from external sources of financing. But continuous and sustainable operation of the enterprise is possible due to the rational management of the available financial resources. On the basis of the conducted research, the mechanism of the process of managing the financial resources of the enterprise is proposed, which takes into account the system of goals, the system of plans and the influence of the external and internal environment of the enterprise.
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Information systems for global financial markets : emerging developments and effects
\"This book offers focused research on the systems and technologies that provide intelligence and expertise to traders and investors and facilitate the agile ordering processes, networking, and regulation of global financial electronic markets\"--Provided by publisher.
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Green product innovation and competitive advantage: an empirical study of chemical industrial plants in Jordanian qualified industrial zones
PurposeGreen product innovation is a global industrial concern. This research examines the possible impact of green product innovation on firms' competitive advantage in industrial enterprises operating in qualified industrial zones (QIZs).Design/methodology/approachThis research follows a descriptive analytical methodology, testing two hypotheses formulated based on the reviewed literature among chemical industrial plants of the three Jordanian QIZs (Amman, Zarqa and Irbid) in Jordan. Following a preliminary scoping study of all 219 Jordanian chemical manufacturers, a quantitative five-point Likert scale questionnaire was administered to firms applying green product activities.FindingsIn total, 20 firms were found to be utilizing green product innovation, representing only 9.13% of the overall population. The hypothesis testing results indicated that green product innovation has a statistically significant positive impact on competitive advantage. The results also showed that the factor “firm resources” has a statistically significant positive moderation effect on the relationship between green product innovation and competitive advantage.Research limitations/implicationsThe vast majority of Jordanian chemical manufacturers were not implementing green innovation or practices; further study is needed to identify barriers. Findings are limited to managers of chemical industrial plants in Jordan, excluding the demand side (e.g. plant customers who purchase final products), which leaves a different research angle to be explored.Originality/valueThis is a pioneering study of green product innovation implications for firm competitive advantage in manufacturing enterprises, especially in QIZs of Jordan (which offer tax exemptions to foreign and local investors and sell products to regional and international markets).
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OPTIMIZATION OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES OF TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES: A METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH TO RESPONDING TO MODERN RISKS IN STATE MANAGEMENT
Choosing the optimal financial provision for territorial communities is important as it allows for a more effective response to contemporary challenges in public administration. The methodological approach to this process helps communities better utilize available resources for secure development and improving the quality of life for their residents. An in-depth analysis of both scientific and practical literature reveals that the issue of financial resources for territorial communities has not been comprehensively addressed to date. Thus, the goal is to define an approach that will provide information on the most optimal forms of financial resources needed by various territorial communities under current conditions. For this, the object of study is the financial resources of individual territorial communities in Ukraine for evaluation. The scientific task is to propose and integrate such a method that will facilitate the selection of the most optimal financial resources for the territorial communities of Ukraine. For this purpose, experts were involved and appropriate pairwise comparisons were conducted. As a result, we analyzed the current financial state of Ukraine's territorial communities. We characterized the key principles of the proposed methodological approach to optimizing financial resources. We identified the most optimal types of financial resources for comparison and highlighted the most suitable among them. The practical significance of the obtained results is revealed through the possibility of applying this approach in the work of territorial communities in Ukraine. However, the research has limitations and does not take into account other resources, such as human and informational. This is noted for further research.
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STRATEGIZING DIRECTIONS OF FINANCIAL ASPECT DEVELOPMENT IN THE CORPORATE SECURITY SYSTEM OF AN INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISE
The article develops and substantiates the concept of the financial strategy of the corporate insurance system. The scheme of formation of the financial strategy of corporate security at an enterprise is analyzed.It is proven that an important criterion for ensuring the effectiveness of the financial strategy of an enterprise corporate security system is to detail and specify its functions, which are divided into two components: the processes of formation and use of enterprise financial resources.It is emphasized that in order to implement an effective strategy for achieving competitive advantages, it is necessary to ensure the appropriate level of management system development which is capable of ensuring the integration of functional areas of its activity. The achievement of interaction and coherence of implemented measures in each of the areas of an enterprise activity should be coordinated according to the general strategy.It has been confirmed that the economic effect plays an important role in the economic development of the corporate security system. In addition, the requirement of consistency of material, financial, information and other types of resource flows of integrated logistics processes at enterprises is particularly relevant.We made the conclusion that one of the tasks of the corporate security system in terms of financial resource provision management is tracking the intensity and targeting of resource provision flows, forecasting costs and benefits when achieving mutual goals of both the corporate security system and local elements of corporate security.
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Influence in Times of Crisis: How Social and Financial Resources Affect Men's and Women's Evaluations of Glass-Cliff Positions
In two scenario-based studies, we found that women and men evaluate glass-cliff positions (i.e., precarious leadership positions at organizations in crisis) differently depending on the social and financial resources available. Female and male participants evaluated a hypothetical leadership position in which they would have both social and financial resources, financial resources but no social resources, or social resources but no financial resources. Women evaluated the position without social resources most negatively, whereas men evaluated the position without financial resources most negatively. In Study 2, we found that women and men considered different issues when evaluating these leadership positions. Women's evaluations and expected levels of influence as leaders depended on the degree to which they expected to be accepted by subordinates. In contrast, men's evaluations and expected levels of acceptance by subordinates depended on the degree to which they expected to be influential in the position. Our findings have implications for the understanding of the glass-cliff phenomenon and gendered leadership stereotypes.
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Financial inclusion, land title and credit: evidence from China
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to study land title’s credit effect from a financial inclusion perspective in China. The focus is both small land holding and poor farmers. Formal and informal finances are considered to test their differences in land title’s credit effect.
Design/methodology/approach
The authors use augmented inverse-probability weights of the doubly robust method to test the effect of land titling on the rural credit market by addressing self-selection, endogeneity and heterogeneity concerns.
Findings
Results show that the poor, non-poor and small land holders with land titles are willing to borrow more from formal financial institutions. Land titling increases loan accessibility for non-poor and small land holding farmers. As for informal financing, large land holding and non-poor farmers show a decrease in informal lending. Land titling has a financial inclusion effect for some farmers, but poor farmers’ credit restrictions are not entirely solved by land titling.
Originality/value
This is the first study that focuses on the financial inclusion effect of farm land titling in China.
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