| Title | CSR orientation for competitive advantage in business-to-business markets of emerging economies: the mediating role of trust and corporate reputation |
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| ID_Doc | 73449 |
| Authors | Salam, MA; Abu Jahed, M |
| Title | CSR orientation for competitive advantage in business-to-business markets of emerging economies: the mediating role of trust and corporate reputation |
| Year | 2023 |
| Published | Journal Of Business & Industrial Marketing, 38, 11 |
| Abstract | PurposeThis study aims to examine the link between corporate social responsibility orientation (CSRO) and competitive advantage (CA) in the context of emerging economies. More specifically, the mediating role of intangible resources, namely, trust and corporate reputation (CR), is investigated to explain the above linkage. Design/methodology/approachThis study considered a sample of 326 Saudi Arabian businesses that have extensive business-to-business operations across international markets. The analysis uses the partial least-squares-based structural equation model, involving first- and second-order constructs and mediation tests using the Hayes PROCESS macro. FindingsThe results confirm that the relationship between CSRO and CA is partially mediated. Moreover, CSRO does have a direct as well as an indirect positive impact on CA via the two intangible resources, e.g. trust and CR. In addition, results support the serial mediation model where CSRO was found to exercise its influence on CA via trust and CR in a sequential manner. Research limitations/implicationsThis study enriches the limited literature on CSRO in the context of emerging economies. However, further studies should explore the opposite relationship, i.e. the impact of CA on CSRO. In addition, the authors believe that it would also be useful to study the moderating role of the industry sectors. Practical implicationsFrom a practical point of view, this study suggests new applications with respect to the link between CSRO and CA. To enhance their company's CA, managers need to ensure that intangible resources are managed efficiently. Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the literature by examining how a firm's intangible resources mediate between CSRO and CA. Second, originality is related to studying the link between CSRO and the trust and reputation of business organizations in emerging economies. Third, the findings suggest that the scope of a business is more than being responsible to its stakeholders, and stakeholder-driven CSRO leads to sustainable CA. |
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