The importance given to sustainable development paved the way for the development of the triple bottom line (TBL) concept. TBL is vital for the assessment of nations’ economic development (ED) beyond traditional economic measures. Despite this relevance, few studies still seek to deepen our understanding of the interaction between TLB and ED. Thus, this bibliometric study aimed to analyse the relationship between TBL, sustainability, and ED, adding business strategy concepts such as competitiveness, decision making, planning, and performance. We intended to reinforce the extension of TBL’s dominant rhetoric to sustainable ED. The results revealed the relationship between TBL and ED and allowed the identification of four clusters, from which a theoretical–conceptual model of the theory and application of TBL to achieve ED was formulated. This model can be adopted for the consolidation of ED through the TBL framework and as a tool to support business strategy related to obtaining competitive advantage; decision making; planning; and stimulating economic, social, and environmental performance.

https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/15/8/6706/pdf?version=1681550721

Triple Bottom Line, Sustainability, and Economic Development: What Binds Them Together? A Bibliometric Approach

The main objective of this paper is to evaluate the main impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the supply chain structures and arrangements of UK-based multinational manufacturing companies. The main objectives of this research are (1) to establish the main risks posed by COVID-19 to the existing supply chains established by multinational manufacturers in the UK, and (2) to evaluate whether multinational manufacturing businesses in the UK can learn from challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic by referring to the concept of supply chain resilience and (3) to provide practical recommendations to multinational manufacturers in the UK on how the key impacts of COVID-19 could be overcome and leveraged as a source of new knowledge in the area of supply chain management. The posed objectives were realized via the mixed methods research strategy involving a quantitative survey and its triangulation with the results of qualitative interviews conducted with managers of such organizations. We used two different data collection channels (1) LinkedIn and (2) Reddit. Our data set was constructed with 12 questionnaires and three interviewers. Using these data sets, our findings strongly suggest that the seven identified risk dimensions influenced the supply chain integrity of these companies both before and after the global COVID-19 pandemic. It could be attributed to the insular state of the UK and other macro-environmental factors limiting the procurement capabilities of local firms. However, most of these dimensions were severely affected by the pandemic, demonstrated by both the performed Friedman tests and the statements voiced by the interviewees. While some mitigation strategies were cited as relatively effective for addressing the emerging risks, most of the respondents noted that the systemic nature of encountered problems and their magnitude made it difficult for individual companies to avoid, mitigate, or transfer these risks.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on the Supply Chains of UK-Based Multinational Manufacturing Companies

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have several critical challenges that threaten their capacity to survive and thrive. However, access and awareness to digital platform is fundamental to moderate the financial costs and develop financial productivity and sustain SMEs financially. Considering this, the purpose of this study is to get empirical information on the level of management awareness and usage of digital platforms in SMEs in South Africa. The methodological framework included a quantitative research strategy and positivist paradigm. Purposive sampling was utilized to collect data from 321 out of 700 SMEs owners, and the Cochran formula was used to explain the sample size. There were 321 surveys sent out, and 304 were filled out and returned (95% response rate). Descriptive analysis, Pearson’s correlation, and regression analyses from the Statistical Package for Social Sciences were used. The results of Pearson’s correlation coefficient establish a statistically significant relationship between access to digital finances and SME Sustainability (r = 0.334), as well as a statistically significant relationship between financial awareness and SME Sustainability (r = 0.549). The findings alert SMEs managers of the need to improve their digital platforms awareness in order to meet current financial demands and make better informed financial choices to improve company success. The results explain the advantages of trading using many digital platforms available in the country to improve the performance of their enterprises.

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Sustaining small and medium-sized enterprises through financial awareness, access to digital finance in South Africa

This study aims to explore Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Islamic Social Finance activities in Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (BPMB) as one of the Development of Financial Institutions (DFIs) in Malaysia and their impact on sustainability post-coronavirus disease (COVID-19) (2021-2023). A semi-structured interview was conducted among the top management and employees of BPMB. Resultantly, the bank has aligned its Islamic Social Finance and CSR activities with the third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). Nevertheless, the impact on banking sustainability post-pandemic remains uncertain as efforts towards SDG remain at the preliminary stage. Conclusively, Islamic Social Finance and CSR are critical to enhance banking sustainability. This study provide insight to other DFIs in understanding the role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Islamic Social Finance activities in achieving sustainability post pandemic. 

Corporate social responsibility and Islamic social finance impact on banking sustainability post-COVID-19 pandemic

Purpose This paper systematically reviews and consolidates the latest empirical evidence on responsible leadership (RL) to provide an interdisciplinary and comprehensive synthesis. The purpose of this study is to address the fragmented and ambiguous nature of the existing literature, offering a clearer understanding of the mechanisms linking RL to its antecedents, boundary conditions and outcomes, and identifying critical areas for future research. Design/methodology/approach This paper uses a systematic review methodology, analyzing and synthesizing empirical evidence from various disciplines. This study focuses on studies across micro, meso and macro levels to provide a holistic perspective of RL, exploring the determinants, boundary conditions and outcomes of RL. Findings The review reveals five critical research gaps in the RL literature: the complex layering of RL, the boundary conditions affecting RL, a processual understanding of RL, the spatial dimensions of RL and the role of RL in the digital world. These gaps highlight the need for further research and offer multiple directions for advancing the field of RL. Research limitations/implications This paper highlights the need for more research on the boundary conditions and contextual factors influencing RL across different organizational settings and cultural environments. Practical implications The findings of this study provide practical insights for leaders seeking to implement RL strategies in their organizations, especially in addressing complex and evolving challenges in the current contexts. Social implications By advancing the understanding of RL, this study has implications for promoting better leadership practice, emphasizing social responsibility at multiple levels. Originality/value This paper offers a unique interdisciplinary synthesis of RL literature, consolidating fragmented research across multiple levels of analysis. By identifying key research gaps and providing a roadmap for future investigation, this study contributes to the ongoing development of this rapidly growing field. 

Taking stock of responsible leadership research: a systematic literature review and research agenda

In today's world, businesses are involved in several different initiatives to gain sustainable performance, which can discourse the expectations and demands of society. Emerging economics faces numerous challenges in terms of social, relational, governance, and financial, which made it necessary for firms to perform responsibly in order to make positive contributions toward sustainability. Therefore, this study based on upper-echelon theory constructs a comprehensive framework on responsible leadership, corporate social responsibility, and managerial discretion to provide the guideline for business sustainability. To fulfill the study purpose, an empirical analysis was performed on 382 Pakistani respondents' data by using PLS-SEM through SmartPLS. Outcomes of the study indicated that responsible leadership entails enormous importance in corporations to influence their impact on society, environment, and economy, which leads to business sustainability. Moreover, the study provides insights into that more responsible and experienced leaders are better able to identify the concerns of their firm's stakeholders in the manners of relational, governing, and orientational perspectives, which help them in satisfying the stakeholders' and society's demands. Hence, responsible leadership enables the firm to better strive for sustainability by applying better CSR activities and directing the decisions by maintaining the compliance of the managers. Furthermore, the current study concluded that the managers and leaders of firms need to develop their business models in such a way that it supports the triple bottom line performance of the firm so that they can achieve sustainability. This study would help managers of firms to realize that they should reexamine their leadership practices and behaviors with the consideration of the triple bottom line framework and integrate the sustainable approach and CSR practice into their business strategy so that they can accomplish the goal of sustainability for business and fulfill the social demands and expectations. 

Responsible leadership and business sustainability: Exploring the role of corporate social responsibility and managerial discretion

Management challenges and information system development in SMES due to COVID-19 fallout: prescriptive case study

The major reason of this study is to assess the hotels’ service quality via customer satisfaction. The findings explored that statistically there is positive significance amongst all measures of quality (Tangible, assurance, reliability, responsiveness and Empathy) and customer satisfaction. In Pearson correlation there is also strong positive association established with tangible, assurance, reliability, responsiveness and empathy. The consequences explain that in Pakistan amongst these measures of SERFPERF the whole measures are important for customer satisfaction.

Service Quality Consequences on Customer Satisfaction

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