Multiple Management Systems in pursue of Eco-Product Innovation: The role of slack resources

Research output: Book chapterConference contributionpeer-review

Abstract

Purpose – The aim of this article is to analyze the moderating effect of slack resources in the relationship between the adoption of multiple management systems (MSs) on eco-product innovation (EPI). Methodology – Quality, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety MSs certifications were analyzed. Gathering data from the Eikon Database, a longitudinal analysis of 2,859 European and Asian firms was performed including years 2006 – 2020. Findings – Results suggest that environmental MSs act as the main driver of EPI. Moreover, slack resources’ effect on EPI is found to be moderated by that of MSs. More specifically, slack resources strengthen the impact of multiple certifications that include EMSs in combination with other MSs. Nonetheless, if environmental MSs are adopted alone, EPI decreases as slack resources increase. Research implications and limitations – The adoption of single or multiple MSs does not assure a better performance in terms of EPI. Nonetheless, environmental MSs seem to be key drivers to promote EPI but at the same time they might hinder it in firms with large slack resources. Further research is needed to disentangle the existing trade-offs to this end, including other variables that are not considered in depth in this study such specific stakeholders’ engagement (clients, community, suppliers, among others). Originality – This is one of the first articles to analyze simultaneously the quality, environmental and occupational health & safety MSs on EPI, also including the moderating role of slack resources. Moreover, considering a wide time spam and including companies from different backgrounds provides insightful findings within this field.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICQEM 2022 - 5th International Conference on Quality Engineering and Management
Subtitle of host publicationA Better World with Quality! Quality in the Digital Transformation
EditorsPaulo Sampaio, Pedro Domingues, Acacio Costa, Marti Casadesus, Frederic Marimon, Antonio Ramos Pires, Pedro Saraiva
PublisherUniversidade do Minho
Pages291-305
Number of pages15
ISBN (Electronic)9789895491117
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes
Event5th International Conference on Quality Engineering and Management: A Better World with Quality! Quality in the Digital Transformation, ICQEM 2022 - Braga, Portugal
Duration: 14 Jul 202215 Jul 2022

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Quality Engineering and Management
ISSN (Electronic)2184-3481

Conference

Conference5th International Conference on Quality Engineering and Management: A Better World with Quality! Quality in the Digital Transformation, ICQEM 2022
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityBraga
Period14/07/2215/07/22

Keywords

  • Certifications
  • Eco-product innovation
  • Management Systems
  • Slack Resources

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Multiple Management Systems in pursue of Eco-Product Innovation: The role of slack resources'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this