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Influence of organisational and information systems and technologies resources and capabilities on the adoption of proactive environmental practices and environmental performance

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  • Juan Felipe Reyes-Rodríguez

    (Pontifical Bolivarian University, Colombia)

  • Jairo González-Bueno

    (Pontifical Bolivarian University, Colombia)

  • Gladys Rueda-Barrios

    (Pontifical Bolivarian University, Colombia)

Abstract

There is little evidence of the role of resources and capabilities related to information systems and technologies (IS/IT) in the adoption of proactive environmental practices in firms. The purpose of this study is to explore the influence of organisational and IS/IT resources and capabilities on the adoption of proactive environmental practices as well as the ultimate effect on environmental performance. By conducting covriance-based structural equation modelling (CB-SEM) to a multi-sample of 129 small, medium and large firms operating in different industrial sectors in Bogotá, Colombia, we found that organisational and IS/IT resources shape the development of capabilities for continuous improvement, stakeholder management, IS/IT support to general functional activities and IS/IT support to environmental management. Further, firm capabilities lead to the adoption of proactive environmental practices, which in turn, determine improvements in environmental performance. Findings support the relevance of IS/IT resources and capabilities in driving pro-environmental behaviour in firms.

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  • Juan Felipe Reyes-Rodríguez & Jairo González-Bueno & Gladys Rueda-Barrios, 2020. "Influence of organisational and information systems and technologies resources and capabilities on the adoption of proactive environmental practices and environmental performance," Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues, VsI Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Center, vol. 8(2), pages 875-895, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:ssi:jouesi:v:8:y:2020:i:2:p:875-895
    DOI: 10.9770/jesi.2020.8.2(53)
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    Keywords

    proactive environmental practices; environmental performance; information systems and technologies (IS/IT); resource-based view of the firm (RBV);
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    JEL classification:

    • M14 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Corporate Culture; Diversity; Social Responsibility
    • M15 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - IT Management

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