Purpose: The paper aims to examine the association of green human resource management (GHRM) with organisational sustainability (OS) through the mediating function of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and organisational citizenship behaviour for the environment (OCBE) in Palestinian health-care organisations. Design/methodology/approach: The paper applied a quantitative method in which data are collected from a survey with 88 human resources and quality managers who work in Palestinian health-care organisations. Furthermore, the structural equation modelling method of partial least squares was used for the data analysis. Findings: The results demonstrated that GHRM practices positively influenced CSR and OCBE, which eventually influenced OS. Notably, this study offers empirical insights into how to improve OS through CSR, OCBE and GHRM approaches. Originality/value: This paper presents the implications for achieving the health care sector’s long-term sustainability by linking strategic environmental goals of human resources management practices with practices of social responsibility and organisational citizenship behaviour, which ensures employee participation in formulating policies and strategies for the organization.

The practices of manufacturing organizations contribute massively to the increasing deterioration of the environment in developing countries. However, there is data paucity and limited studies on how manufacturing organizations could tackle this problem. This study aimed to examine the explanatory link of green supply chain management practices (GSCMPs) between total quality management (TQM) and business sustainability (BS) in Palestinian small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). A total of 287 manufacturing SME’s owners, top managers and legal representatives participated in the study, and the survey instrument was analyzed using the partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Results revealed that TQM had a positive influence on GSCMPs and BS. Furthermore, GSCMPs plays a mediating role between TQM and BS. Based on these findings and from the perspective of a developing country, a research model involving the assessment of both individual and combined influence of TQM and GSCMPs on BS was proposed. In this study, TQM was modeled as an antecedent of GSCMPs, which has rarely been investigated in the developing country context. Hence, adding to the body of knowledge and advocation to tackle environmental challenges in developing countries.

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Background: This study examines the influence of AI-driven supply chains on the adoption of automation and robotics within Jordanian manufacturing firms, emphasizing the role of supply chain adaptability and agility as mediators and market turbulence as a moderator. Methods: Drawing on dynamic capabilities theory and institutional theory, the study develops a conceptual model and tests it using data collected from 337 managers through an online survey. The analysis was carried out through partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Results: The results show that AI-driven supply chains significantly enhance both adaptability and agility. However, only agility has a direct and significant effect on the adoption of automation and robotics, while market turbulence significantly moderates the connection between supply chain adaptability and the adoption of automation and robotics, but not the relationship between agility and adoption. Conclusions: Theoretically, the study provides insight into the interplay among internal dynamic capabilities in shaping technology adoption under external uncertainty. These results provide actionable implications for managers operating in developing economies like Jordan, highlighting the significance of building agile capabilities and adopting AI technologies to support innovation. The study is limited by its focus on a single country and sector; future research should explore other industries and incorporate additional moderating or mediating variables.

The study investigates the impact of strategic purchasing (SP) on manufacturing firms’ economic, environmental, and social sustainability. It also examines the moderating impact of blockchain technology (BCT) between SP and sustainability performance. The study additionally applied importance-performance map analysis (IPMA) to analyze BCT benefits to sustainability performance in Jordanian manufacturing sector. The study is quantitative in nature, and the data collected through a structured questionnaire from managers at different levels of management within manufacturing firms in Jordan resulted in 316 responses. The results of the study showed that SP has a significant and positive impact on all dimensions of sustainability performance. Additionally, the study revealed that BCT has a significant moderating impact on the relationship between SP and sustainability performance. Finally, the study identified BCT benefits importance that affect each type of sustainability performance along with their priorities. This study made a theoretical contribution by developing a framework that will help researchers gain a better understanding of the SP, BCT, and sustainable performance. Moreover, the study provided practical insights for strategic decision-making in the manufacturing sector. It highlighted SP’s role in sustainability performance and how companies can invest in BCT to improve sustainability. The study warns against generalizability and emphasizes the need to conduct the study in specific industries or countries.