Jul 2026· Total Quality Management & Business Excellence· Vol 37, pp. 936 - 962· 0 citations· 57 references
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This study investigates the relationship between ESG performance and firm performance among Chinese A-share listed companies during 2014–2024. As ESG practices become integral to corporate governance and quality-oriented management, they increasingly shape organizational resilience and sustainable competitiveness. The findings reveal that stronger ESG performance is associated with improved firm performance and greater green innovation, with green innovation acting as an important pathway linking ESG initiatives to superior organizational outcomes. These results highlight the value of policy environments that encourage ESG adoption while enabling firms to tailor sustainability strategies to their organizational capabilities. Sustained investment in green innovation, capability development, and continuous improvement enhances organizational adaptability, strengthens operational effectiveness, and supports long-term value creation, providing practical guidance for firms pursuing sustainable competitive advantage in an evolving business landscape.
The growing importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance has become a critical focus for companies striving for sustainability and competitive advantage, particularly in the high-tech manufacturing sector. This study investigates how coopetition capabilities and market orientation shape ESG per...
Wei Lu, Nawal Abdalla Adam, Aftab Anwer et al.· The Journal of Environment &...· 1 citation
In today’s volatile market environment, organizational resilience—the capacity to adapt flexibly and recover from disruptions—is essential for sustainable development. However, standardized management, which emphasizes adherence to established norms and procedures, is often perceived as a potential constraint on such a...
Tighter environmental regulations and stiffer competition are subjecting an increasing number of firms to environmental performance pressure.
This study draws on the Theory of Firm Behavior, Upper Echelons Theory, and the Red Queen Effect to examine how environmental performance industry gap affects corporat...
Xiaoping Hu, Xiajing Xu· Frontiers in Environmental S...· 0 citations
This study examines whether environmental, social, and governance performance promotes firm green transformation in China's emerging economy context, and explains how ESG engagement moves beyond symbolic legitimacy toward organizational change. It conceptualizes green transformation as a dual process that combines...
Jingjing Lyu, Yixiao Zhu· International Journal of Eme...· 0 citations
Management innovation is increasingly incorporated into corporate strategies, yet it remains challenging due to limited consensus and its context-dependent effects. Its success relies not only on implementation but also on leadership, organizational structure, culture, and the innovation environment. This study clearly...
Hyun-gu Kang· Journal of Strategic Innovat...· 0 citations
This study investigates the relationship between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies and Sustainable Management Performance (SMP) in Egyptian manufacturing firms. It examines the mediating role of innovation capability and corporate reputation, and the moderating influence of green finance, to as...
S. Khan, Ghada Abdelwahed, Mohd. Abass Bhat· The TQM Journal· 0 citations
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