Browsing by Author "Yen, Dorothy A."

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    An empirical study of green supplier collaboration in the Chinese manufacturing sector: the double-edged sword effect of Guanxi
    (Emerald, 2019-12-19) Geng, Ruoqi; Mansouri, S. Afshin; Aktas, Emel; Yen, Dorothy A.
    Drawing on institutional complexity, this study aims to explore the interaction effect of formal and informal institutional forces on the adoption of green supplier collaboration (GSC) practices by Chinese manufacturing firms.
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    The role of Guanxi in green supply chain management in Asia's emerging economies: a conceptual framework
    (Elsevier, 2017-01-17) Geng, Ruoqi; Mansouri, S. Afshin; Aktas, Emel; Yen, Dorothy A.
    In recent decades, rapid industrial modernization and economic growth have brought substantial environmental problems such as air pollution, hazardous waste, and water pollution for the Asian emerging economies (AEE), in particular China, Taiwan, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and South Korea. These countries have started to adopt green supply chain management (GSCM) as a strategy to reduce the environmental impact. There are anecdotal evidences that the adoption of GSCM in this region is partly influenced by Guanxi – a cultural norm, which plays a significant role in relationship governance within supply chain activities among the AEE. Based on a systematic literature review, we develop a conceptual framework that characterizes the drivers and barriers for the adoption of GSCM practices, incorporating Guanxi as a moderator in the manufacturing sector of the AEE. The conceptual framework addresses the roles of two types of Guanxi in the adoption of GSCM: the relational Guanxi at individual level based on social exchange theory and the aggregated Guanxi at firm level derived from social capital theory. This recognition of Guanxi at two separate decision levels help companies better manage their relationships while they green their supply chains. Directions for future research and managerial implications are discussed accordingly.