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Translating sustainability strategies into performance: does sustainability performance management matter?

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  • Ruzita Jusoh
  • Yazkhiruni Yahya
  • Suria Zainuddin
  • Kaveh Asiaei

Abstract

Purpose - Drawing on the natural resource-based view (NRBV) of the firm, this study aims to investigate the mediating role of sustainability performance management (SPM) practices in the relationship between corporate sustainability strategy (SS) and sustainability performance (SP). The conceptualization of SS and SPM practices follow the NRBV resources and capabilities to promote sustainability for competitiveness. Design/methodology/approach - Data for the study were collected through a questionnaire from 114 small-medium to large organizations within environmentally sensitive industries operating in Malaysia. Findings - The results indicate the indirect relationship between SS and SP through SPM practices. The results suggest that SS can only be realized through a broader management accounting control system (such as SPM practices) that provides information to generate, analyze and control environmental, social, economic and governance performance. Practical implications - As some organizations may face their resource constraints, this study may help managers and management accountants prioritize their focus on SS and adopt the necessary SPM practices to enhance their SP. Originality/value - This study sheds new light on the role of the SPM practices adopted by firms to manage their SS.

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  • Ruzita Jusoh & Yazkhiruni Yahya & Suria Zainuddin & Kaveh Asiaei, 2021. "Translating sustainability strategies into performance: does sustainability performance management matter?," Meditari Accountancy Research, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 31(2), pages 258-293, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:medarp:medar-02-2021-1203
    DOI: 10.1108/MEDAR-02-2021-1203
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    Cited by:

    1. Francesca Culasso & Elisa Giacosa & Edoardo Crocco & Daniele Giordino, 2023. "Modern day Management Accountants: A latent Dirichlet allocation investigation," MANAGEMENT CONTROL, FrancoAngeli Editore, vol. 2023(2 Suppl.), pages 11-36.
    2. Kaveh Asiaei & Neale G O'Connor & Omid Barani & Mahesh Joshi, 2023. "Green intellectual capital and ambidextrous green innovation: The impact on environmental performance," Business Strategy and the Environment, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 32(1), pages 369-386, January.

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