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Dr Akbar Bahmani, Dr Alireza Zamanian, Dr Farshid Aslani,
Volume 7, Issue 14 (12-2020)
Volume 7, Issue 14 (12-2020)
Abstract
Promoting women's participation and achieving the goals of gender equality have been proposed in such a way that women's progress and participation is the main axis of sustainable development. Entrepreneurship is a good strategy to fight poverty and maintain wealth in low-income societies. The present study was conducted to explain the mediating role of empathy in the relationship between psychological capital and social entrepreneurship of women in Choobast village. The research method is descriptive and correlational. The statistical population of the study was 162 people in Choobast village in 1399. Samples were selected by census by 162 people. The measuring tool is a standard questionnaire. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data. The results of data analysis showed that there is a significant relationship between psychological capital and women's social entrepreneurship. Also, psychological capital has a significant effect on social entrepreneurship with the mediating role of empathy with a coefficient of 0.48.
Dr Akbar Bahmani, Dr Farshid Aslani,
Volume 8, Issue 16 (12-2021)
Volume 8, Issue 16 (12-2021)
Abstract
Extended Abstract
Introduction and Objective: In response to the global economy, policymakers have focused on the development of small businesses, regional business associations, and local entrepreneurs. Given that the agricultural sector is responsible for ensuring the food security of the growing population, however, in many cases, prioritizing the production of sufficient food overshadows the issue of the health of agricultural products produced. These factors have led to the preservation of the environment and food safety security has become one of the human challenges in the present age and the international community is looking for appropriate strategies to solve problems and achieve sustainable development systems. One of the most important strategies is to pay attention to the position of entrepreneurship, which aims to increase profits, increase product production with minimal reliance on the use of chemicals. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of entrepreneurial orientation on the entrepreneurial intention of small and medium agricultural businesses with the mediating role of psychological capital.
Material and Methods: This research is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive research in terms of data collection and is a branch of field studies and is causal in terms of the relationship between research variables. The statistical population of the present study was rice farmers in Noor city. Using available random sampling method and Cochran's formula, 89 people were selected as the sample. A standard questionnaire was used to collect information. In this study, to evaluate the validity of the questionnaire, the methods of "content validity" and "structural validity" were used. Cronbach's alpha was used to measure the reliability of the research variables.
Result: The research results showed that; At the 95% confidence level, entrepreneurial orientation has a significant effect on the entrepreneurial intention of small and medium-sized agricultural businesses, and also psychological capital helps to facilitate this relationship.
Conclusion: In order for paddy farmers to be able to grow their business and gain a foothold in the market, they must be aware of the importance of psychological capital and introduce new products and services by strengthening R&D activities as well as making changes. Focus product lines.
Introduction and Objective: In response to the global economy, policymakers have focused on the development of small businesses, regional business associations, and local entrepreneurs. Given that the agricultural sector is responsible for ensuring the food security of the growing population, however, in many cases, prioritizing the production of sufficient food overshadows the issue of the health of agricultural products produced. These factors have led to the preservation of the environment and food safety security has become one of the human challenges in the present age and the international community is looking for appropriate strategies to solve problems and achieve sustainable development systems. One of the most important strategies is to pay attention to the position of entrepreneurship, which aims to increase profits, increase product production with minimal reliance on the use of chemicals. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of entrepreneurial orientation on the entrepreneurial intention of small and medium agricultural businesses with the mediating role of psychological capital.
Material and Methods: This research is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive research in terms of data collection and is a branch of field studies and is causal in terms of the relationship between research variables. The statistical population of the present study was rice farmers in Noor city. Using available random sampling method and Cochran's formula, 89 people were selected as the sample. A standard questionnaire was used to collect information. In this study, to evaluate the validity of the questionnaire, the methods of "content validity" and "structural validity" were used. Cronbach's alpha was used to measure the reliability of the research variables.
Result: The research results showed that; At the 95% confidence level, entrepreneurial orientation has a significant effect on the entrepreneurial intention of small and medium-sized agricultural businesses, and also psychological capital helps to facilitate this relationship.
Conclusion: In order for paddy farmers to be able to grow their business and gain a foothold in the market, they must be aware of the importance of psychological capital and introduce new products and services by strengthening R&D activities as well as making changes. Focus product lines.
Davood Shafiepour, Farshid Aslani, Akbar Bahmani,
Volume 10, Issue 2 (12-2023)
Volume 10, Issue 2 (12-2023)
Abstract
Extended Abstract
Background: Researchers assert that if the world's population and economy continue to grow at the current rate, the consumption of the Earth's natural resources will surpass its capacity. This scenario raises significant concerns related to environmental protection, a concept known as sustainable development. Sustainable development is defined as development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. More precisely, the strategy of sustainable development aims to establish harmony among humans and between humanity and nature. It emphasizes that sustainability requires societies to manage environmental considerations alongside economic factors in their development and performance improvement efforts. The serious environmental issues resulting from rapid economic development have led to increased attention on the sustainable performance of companies. Growing concerns regarding excessive resource consumption, environmental degradation, and social inequalities highlight the urgent need for a sustainable economy and society. To achieve sustainable performance in today's turbulent and dynamic industrial environment, companies must prioritize environmental considerations. This focus allows them to minimize environmental impacts effectively, addressing customer concerns while also reducing operational costs. Additionally, companies must manage their resources to ensure that the prices of their goods and services remain competitive. Sustainable development has emerged as a broad social goal that emphasizes the necessity of integrating and pursuing human well-being while halting environmental destruction. In this context, some entrepreneurs have sought to achieve sustainable development goals by integrating social and environmental objectives into their business practices. Due to the values and motivations driving these activities, such entrepreneurs are often referred to as sustainable entrepreneurs. This research examines the impact of green entrepreneurial orientation and dynamic capabilities on the performance of green innovation within agricultural and food industry cooperative companies in Mazandaran Province, investigating how these factors contribute to the success of these cooperatives in achieving sustainable performance and improvement.
Methods: The research method is applied in nature, utilizing a descriptive-causal approach for data collection, which is survey-based and cross-sectional in terms of time. The statistical population consisted of 1,300 members of agricultural production cooperatives in Mazandaran Province. Based on the Karjesi-Morgan table, 297 questionnaires were distributed among cooperative members using a cluster sampling method. Ultimately, 250 questionnaires were collected, yielding an 84% response rate, which served as the foundation for this study. The primary data collection instrument was a structured questionnaire designed to capture relevant information.
Results: The research findings indicated that green entrepreneurial orientation has a direct, positive, and significant effect on sustainable business performance (t=5.942, β=0.266) and green innovation performance (t=6.074, β=0.290). Additionally, green dynamic capabilities also demonstrated a direct, positive, and significant effect on sustainable business performance (t=7.732, β=0.338) and green innovation performance (t=8.249, β=0.390). Moreover, green innovation performance significantly influences sustainable business performance (t=8.672, β=0.427). The study further revealed a positive and significant relationship between green entrepreneurial orientation and sustainable business performance, with green innovation performance acting as a mediating variable (t=4.680, β=0.124). The Variance Accounted For (VAF) statistic was calculated at 0.318, indicating that 31.8% of the total effect of green entrepreneurial orientation on sustainable business performance is mediated by green innovation performance. Similarly, the relationship between green dynamic capabilities and sustainable business performance, with green innovation performance as a mediating factor, was found to be positive and significant (t=5.781, β=0.167), with a VAF statistic of 0.329, meaning that 32.9% of the total effect of green dynamic capabilities on sustainable business performance is explained through green innovation performance.
Conclusion: The primary aim of this research is to determine the effects of green entrepreneurial orientation and green dynamic capabilities on sustainable business performance, considering the mediating role of green innovation performance among agricultural cooperative companies in Mazandaran Province. Green entrepreneurial orientation focuses on activities that create economic value while improving and preserving the environment and minimizing negative impacts. To achieve these goals, companies must adopt green entrepreneurial methods and develop appropriate training programs for their employees and stakeholders. It is recommended that managers of agricultural cooperative companies in Mazandaran Province create opportunities for cooperative members to learn new methods and enhance business performance by organizing training courses in green entrepreneurship and sustainable management. Additionally, providing financial support to these cooperatives can guide them toward adopting green entrepreneurial strategies. Such financial assistance may include grants or rewards for companies that excel in green and sustainable entrepreneurship. Ultimately, green entrepreneurial orientation emphasizes creating business opportunities in environmental protection, sustainable resource use, reducing environmental impacts, and delivering innovative solutions to environmental challenges.
Methods: The research method is applied in nature, utilizing a descriptive-causal approach for data collection, which is survey-based and cross-sectional in terms of time. The statistical population consisted of 1,300 members of agricultural production cooperatives in Mazandaran Province. Based on the Karjesi-Morgan table, 297 questionnaires were distributed among cooperative members using a cluster sampling method. Ultimately, 250 questionnaires were collected, yielding an 84% response rate, which served as the foundation for this study. The primary data collection instrument was a structured questionnaire designed to capture relevant information.
Results: The research findings indicated that green entrepreneurial orientation has a direct, positive, and significant effect on sustainable business performance (t=5.942, β=0.266) and green innovation performance (t=6.074, β=0.290). Additionally, green dynamic capabilities also demonstrated a direct, positive, and significant effect on sustainable business performance (t=7.732, β=0.338) and green innovation performance (t=8.249, β=0.390). Moreover, green innovation performance significantly influences sustainable business performance (t=8.672, β=0.427). The study further revealed a positive and significant relationship between green entrepreneurial orientation and sustainable business performance, with green innovation performance acting as a mediating variable (t=4.680, β=0.124). The Variance Accounted For (VAF) statistic was calculated at 0.318, indicating that 31.8% of the total effect of green entrepreneurial orientation on sustainable business performance is mediated by green innovation performance. Similarly, the relationship between green dynamic capabilities and sustainable business performance, with green innovation performance as a mediating factor, was found to be positive and significant (t=5.781, β=0.167), with a VAF statistic of 0.329, meaning that 32.9% of the total effect of green dynamic capabilities on sustainable business performance is explained through green innovation performance.
Conclusion: The primary aim of this research is to determine the effects of green entrepreneurial orientation and green dynamic capabilities on sustainable business performance, considering the mediating role of green innovation performance among agricultural cooperative companies in Mazandaran Province. Green entrepreneurial orientation focuses on activities that create economic value while improving and preserving the environment and minimizing negative impacts. To achieve these goals, companies must adopt green entrepreneurial methods and develop appropriate training programs for their employees and stakeholders. It is recommended that managers of agricultural cooperative companies in Mazandaran Province create opportunities for cooperative members to learn new methods and enhance business performance by organizing training courses in green entrepreneurship and sustainable management. Additionally, providing financial support to these cooperatives can guide them toward adopting green entrepreneurial strategies. Such financial assistance may include grants or rewards for companies that excel in green and sustainable entrepreneurship. Ultimately, green entrepreneurial orientation emphasizes creating business opportunities in environmental protection, sustainable resource use, reducing environmental impacts, and delivering innovative solutions to environmental challenges.
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