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High-Performance Project Teams: Analysis from the Stoic Approach

by Nelson Moreno-Monsalve, Marcela Delgado-Ortiz, Alfredo Sanabria-Ospino, Tamara Tatiana Pardo Ezcurra, Yoni Wildor Nicolás Rojas and William Fajardo-Moreno

Sustainability 2023, 15(22), 16095; https://doi.org/10.3390/su152216095 - 19 Nov 2023

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Nowadays, any consideration regarding project management implies an all-encompassing approach constituted by three perspectives: organizational, human, and engineering. In this sense, it is necessary for the project manager to reflect on various issues, such as ethics, the understanding of the environment, leadership, teamwork, [...] Read more.

Nowadays, any consideration regarding project management implies an all-encompassing approach constituted by three perspectives: organizational, human, and engineering. In this sense, it is necessary for the project manager to reflect on various issues, such as ethics, the understanding of the environment, leadership, teamwork, achieving results, change in management, the adoption of new technologies, and knowledge management, among many others, all this with the intention of ensuring success through value creation, consistent and aligned with the expectations of the different stakeholders. Because of the adoption of a comprehensive vision of project management, disciplines such as philosophy have become logical within the reasoning of organizational management. Classic postulates such as those of the Stoic school have become references for modern leader-managers because of their approach associated with personal development, self-discipline, self-control, logic, balance with the environment, and the creation of social value. The research analyzed how the postulates of the Stoic philosophy can determine the high performance of project teams. To achieve this, 70 project managers from different small and medium enterprises (SMEs) located in Bogotá, Colombia, were surveyed about the seven main thoughts of Stoicism and the possible relationship with the performance of their project teams. Based on their answers, a correlational model of structural equations was applied to obtain the conclusions of this study. The results obtained in this investigation are intended to contribute significantly to the maturity and modernization of the project management discipline. Full article

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Addressing Information Consumer Experience through a User-Centered Information Management System in a Chilean University

by María Paz Godoy, Cristian Rusu, Fuad Hatibovic, Toni Granollers and Jonathan Ugalde

Sustainability 2023, 15(22), 15998; https://doi.org/10.3390/su152215998 - 16 Nov 2023

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Prior research on the successful design and construction of data visualization systems or information management systems has not fully taken into account the holistic experience of employees working with information within the organization but has centered on specific aspects, such as user experience [...] Read more.

Prior research on the successful design and construction of data visualization systems or information management systems has not fully taken into account the holistic experience of employees working with information within the organization but has centered on specific aspects, such as user experience or data quality, attempting to go against information management quality, as those approaches can significantly influence users’ perceptions and their motivation to effectively use such tools for decision making. This study addresses the information consumer experience (ICX) in a Chilean Higher Education institution through the design and implementation of an user-centric centralized information management system. This system was created using an adapted design thinking methodology with an ICX perspective to identify and integrate the information consumers’ demands and other factors correlated with ICX into the system’s design. The proposed system is a technological extension of an information resource validation process that involves senior data analysts from the Analytics Department and external data analysts from other departments across the organization. This process helps to address data quality and information management quality (IMQ) problems of the organization, representing a centralized data source for all information consumers into the organization, offering consistent, accessible, and good quality data to address daily work and enhance information consumers experience, and managerial work. Full article

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Promoting Strategic Flexibility and Business Performance through Organizational Ambidexterity

by Panagiotis Kafetzopoulos, Evangelos Psomas and Anastasia A. Katou

Sustainability 2023, 15(17), 12997; https://doi.org/10.3390/su151712997 - 29 Aug 2023

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The purpose of this paper is to develop a comprehensive structural model to understand the outcomes of organizational ambidexterity (OA) within the manufacturing and service sector. It focuses on evaluating the effects of OA on business performance and strategic flexibility while also exploring [...] Read more.

The purpose of this paper is to develop a comprehensive structural model to understand the outcomes of organizational ambidexterity (OA) within the manufacturing and service sector. It focuses on evaluating the effects of OA on business performance and strategic flexibility while also exploring the under-researched relationship between strategic flexibility and business performance. To accomplish this objective, an empirical survey was carried out among a sample of 370 Greek manufacturing and service firms. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were utilized to extract and validate the latent constructs examined. Finally, the structural relationships among these latent constructs were determined using structural equation modeling (SEM). The study’s findings reveal the significant contributions of OA to both firm performance and strategic flexibility. Additionally, the results demonstrate the positive influence of strategic flexibility on business performance. This research sheds light on the multifaceted impacts of ambidexterity, offering valuable implications for managers, decision-makers, and practitioners. The outcomes underscore the importance of ambidexterity in various dimensions of business performance and highlight its role in fostering strategic flexibility. This study stands out by offering a holistic model that explicates the outcomes of OA within the manufacturing and service sector. It places particular emphasis on the interplay between business performance and strategic flexibility, an area that has received limited attention in prior research. By empirically examining these relationships and providing practical guidelines, the proposed model enriches our understanding of ambidexterity’s significance and supports further research in this domain within organizations. Full article

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Investigating the Serially Mediating Mechanisms of Organizational Ambidexterity and the Circular Economy in the Relationship between Ambidextrous Leadership and Sustainability Performance

by Anastasia A. Katou, Dimitrios Kafetzopoulos and Anastasia Vayona

Sustainability 2023, 15(10), 7937; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15107937 - 12 May 2023

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In this study, based on a resource-based view, we investigate the influence of ambidextrous leadership (reflected in transformational and transactional leadership styles) on sustainability performance (reflected in economic, environmental, and social performance) through the serially mediating mechanisms of organizational ambidexterity (reflected in explorer [...] Read more.

In this study, based on a resource-based view, we investigate the influence of ambidextrous leadership (reflected in transformational and transactional leadership styles) on sustainability performance (reflected in economic, environmental, and social performance) through the serially mediating mechanisms of organizational ambidexterity (reflected in explorer and exploiter attributes) and the circular economy (reflected in fields of action). By applying structural equation modelling analyses to survey data collected from private and public Greek organizations, which operate in manufacturing, services, and trade sectors, under an externally dynamic environmental context, we found that (a) organizational ambidexterity and the circular economy fields of action positively mediate the relationship between ambidextrous leadership and sustainability performance and (b) the mechanism originating from transformational leadership has a higher impact on sustainability performance compared to the mechanism that originates from transactional leadership. Accordingly, this study addresses the aspect of the special issue that refers to modern approaches to management and leadership for sustainable business performance research and makes several theoretical and practical implications. Full article

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Conceptualizing and Validating a Model for Benchlearning Capability: Results from the Greek Public Sector

by Eftychia Kessopoulou, Katerina Gotzamani, Styliani Xanthopoulou and George Tsiotras

Sustainability 2023, 15(2), 1383; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15021383 - 11 Jan 2023

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This paper aims to report on the development and assessment of a conceptual model for benchlearning capability, which facilitates sustainable performance improvement. Following an in-depth literature review, two main dimensions of benchlearning capability were identified. A focus group approach was used in order [...] Read more.

This paper aims to report on the development and assessment of a conceptual model for benchlearning capability, which facilitates sustainable performance improvement. Following an in-depth literature review, two main dimensions of benchlearning capability were identified. A focus group approach was used in order to establish the connection between these dimensions and the main construct (benchlearning capability). A questionnaire was designed and administered to 502 individuals from 74 organizations that used the Common Assessment Framework, and a total of 163 respondents replied. For the structural model assessment, the PLS-SEM technique was employed. Literature reveals that benchlearning encompasses both comparative evaluation and organizational learning mechanisms. Moreover, the focus group concluded that Organizational Learning Capability (OLC) and Benchmarking Capability (BMKC) are positively related to Benchlearning Capability (BLNC). The quantitative analysis showed that the factor OLC and BMKC are related positively and significantly to BLNC. This paper is the first attempt to approach the benchlearning capability construct and to validate its model. It is also a first attempt towards providing empirical evidence that could help public managers understand the BLNC concept and formulate accordingly the appropriate strategy for improving the benchlearning capability and therefore achieving sustainable performance in their organizations. Full article

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The Mechanism Underlying the Sustainable Performance of Transformational Leadership: Organizational Identification as Moderator

by Mou Lin, Azura Abdullah Effendi and Qaisar Iqbal

Sustainability 2022, 14(23), 15568; https://doi.org/10.3390/su142315568 - 23 Nov 2022

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This current study aimed to investigate the relationship among green transformational leadership (GTL), organizational citizenship behavior towards the environment (OCBE), organizational identification, and sustainable performance. Data from 201 manufacturing firm representatives in the northeast of China were collected by using an online survey [...] Read more.

This current study aimed to investigate the relationship among green transformational leadership (GTL), organizational citizenship behavior towards the environment (OCBE), organizational identification, and sustainable performance. Data from 201 manufacturing firm representatives in the northeast of China were collected by using an online survey form and then analyzed using PLS-SEM. Findings revealed that GTL is positively related to sustainable performance, and OCBE mediates the relationship between GTL and sustainable performance. In addition, the moderating role of organizational identification between GTL and OCBE has not been proved in the current study. This current study enriches the literature on sustainable performance, finding that GTL plays an important role in sustainable performance. Moreover, this study provides information to employers who want to improve sustainable performance by implementing GTL practices. It further enables them to understand the significance of OCBE in improving sustainable performance. Full article

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Introducing Research Loop to Achieve Open Innovation for Research Centers in Quintuple Helix

by Eleni N. Arvaniti, Agapi Dima, Chrysostomos D. Stylios and Vagelis G. Papadakis

Sustainability 2022, 14(22), 14968; https://doi.org/10.3390/su142214968 - 12 Nov 2022

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Open Innovation has great significance and so far several definitions have been proposed, the most widely accepted definition referring to the correlation of Open Innovation with research organizations. Helix models have been proposed to analyze how collaborations work among key stakeholders and research [...] Read more.

Open Innovation has great significance and so far several definitions have been proposed, the most widely accepted definition referring to the correlation of Open Innovation with research organizations. Helix models have been proposed to analyze how collaborations work among key stakeholders and research centers and they were found to have a prominent part in all their iterations. This work presents the challenges that research organizations face in terms of interaction with other organizations, their operations (resources, funding issues), and how they determine the research directions to be followed, and analyzes how the adoption of Open Innovation practices can tackle these challenges and the effects it has. The Open Innovation practices of outsourcing and co-creation are mentioned, with the latter needing to be further developed and elaborated. We propose a novel process, called Research Loop, which aims and succeeds to provide Open Innovation for research organizations. It achieves to involve several different organizations, identify existing research gaps, and produce new knowledge. The proposed process includes the various advantages of applying Open Innovation to the analyzed research centers. Full article

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Digital Leadership in an Ever-Changing World: A Bibliometric Analysis of Trends and Challenges

by Lorena Espina-Romero, José Gregorio Noroño Sánchez, Gloria Rojas-Cangahuala, Jessica Palacios Garay, Doile Ríos Parra and Jose Rio Corredoira

Sustainability 2023, 15(17), 13129; https://doi.org/10.3390/su151713129 - 31 Aug 2023

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Digital leadership is vital for companies in a constantly evolving technological environment, where the adaptability of leaders is essential to face changes. To better understand this topic, a bibliometric study was conducted that examined publications on digital leadership from 2018 to July 2023. [...] Read more.

Digital leadership is vital for companies in a constantly evolving technological environment, where the adaptability of leaders is essential to face changes. To better understand this topic, a bibliometric study was conducted that examined publications on digital leadership from 2018 to July 2023. Scopus was used, complemented by tools such as RStudio, VOSviewer, and Microsoft Excel. The findings show that the field has undergone changes lately due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A movement toward digital transformation and technology leadership was observed. The most influential journals, prominent authors and geographical distribution of publications were identified. The United States, Germany and China all stood out in terms of the number of publications and citations. In addition, nine groups of industry sectors related to digital leadership were identified. The pandemic has led to increased interest in online learning and decision making in crisis situations. The results offer an updated view on digital leadership and highlight its relevance in organizations. In addition, qualitative studies are suggested in areas such as blockchain technology, climate change, digital skills, industry 4.0, municipal administration, and virtual skills. In summary, this study contributes to the advancement and understanding of digital leadership in various contexts. Full article

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