Influencing factors and the role of ICT on corporate sustainability in Bahrain's service industry: A field study approach

作者: Mohammed Quaddus , R. Al Azali , J. Xu

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摘要: Corporate Sustainability (CS) has been researched by many scholars in recent years. While literature on corporate sustainability covers various issues, it lacks comprehensive studies of factors and variables the roles ICT which influence practice sustainability. This paper these investigates context some organizations within service industry Bahrain. A qualitative field study approach is undertaken this research where seven Bahrain are studied via interviews with ten key personnel. Content analysis then performed to extract a model antecedents developed. The results indicate that networking (internal external) view creating new knowledge significant In terms ICT, proposed collaborative technologies, management systems, specific DSSs internet based reporting appropriate ICTs implement manage effectively. also highlights managerial implications model.

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