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International Journal of Management Development

International Journal of Management Development (IJMD)

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International Journal of Management Development (3 papers in press)

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  • The transformative role of sustainable procurement in decarbonising the construction industry   Order a copy of this article
    by Elisa Sipp, Justine Marty, Laetitia Tosi 
    Abstract: Our study examines the crucial need for decarbonisation in the construction industry, focusing on the procurement function's role in driving sustainability. Employing a dual methodology, we conducted bibliometric analysis to explore academic discourse on sustainable procurement and semi-structured interviews with procurement professionals. This approach aims to understand how procurement practices adapt to integrate CSR principles and achieve low-carbon goals. Our findings reveal a significant transformation within procurement, highlighting buyers' pivotal role in decarbonisation. They face challenges in balancing economic gains with environmental performance, mitigated by enhanced sustainability integration. Despite progress, sectoral sustainability gaps and the need for substantial green investments persist, necessitating further exploration and strategic action.
    Keywords: sustainable procurement; circular economy; recycling; life cycle assessments; wasterials.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJMD.2024.10067987
     
  • From presence to performance: examining the differentiated value of Facebook and Twitter (X) in manufacturing and service firms   Order a copy of this article
    by Chia-Ching Chou, Luxin Zhang, Bhowmick Surith, Jasmina Tacheva, Chieh Lee 
    Abstract: As social media becomes increasingly integrated into business operations and strategy development, a critical managerial challenge lies in developing digital capabilities that generate measurable business value. Drawing on the resource-based view (RBV) and the IHIP framework, this study examines the relationship between social media usage intensity and business performance in the service and manufacturing sectors. Using panel data from 289 S&P 500 companies between 2015 and 2018, a five-point activity scale is employed to measure platform engagement frequency, moving beyond the binary indicators used in earlier studies. The findings reveal that Facebook usage is positively associated with performance in both sectors, while the strategic and operational benefits of Twitter (X) adoption are primarily evident in service firms. These results highlight the differentiated strategic value of platforms across industries and suggest the importance of cultivating social media engagement as a core organisational capability to achieve sustained competitive advantage
    Keywords: social media engagement; Facebook; Twitter (X); X (formerly Twitter); firm performance; digital strategy; sectoral analysis.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJMD.2026.10081102
     
  • I am ignored and excluded with no organisational support! An investigation into the effects of workplace ostracism on employee well-being and organisational deviance   Order a copy of this article
    by Riann Singh, Anika Lewis, Shalini Ramdeo, Michelle Samaroo-David 
    Abstract: This study builds on the conservation of resources and social exchange theories and takes a unique perspective on workplace ostracism by assessing its impact on a mix of individual and organizational outcomes, and the potential buffering effects of organizational support. More specifically, the study examines the effects of workplace ostracism on three dimensions of employee wellbeing, as well as the impact on organizational deviance. Finally, the moderating role of perceived organizational support on the relationships between workplace ostracism, employee well-being, and organizational deviance are evaluated. Data were collected from 183 public sector employees within Trinidad. Regression analysis was used to analyse the data. The data provided support for the hypotheses that workplace ostracism relates positively to employee wellbeing, and organizational deviance. However, perceived organizational support did not moderate the relationships between workplace ostracism and the dimensions of employee well-being or organizational deviance respectively. Implications and future research directions are discussed.
    Keywords: workplace ostracism; employee wellbeing; emotional exhaustion; employee stress; employee depression; organisational deviance; organisational support; SIDS; Trinidad.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJMD.2026.10081613
     

 

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