Skip to main content

Advertisement

SpringerLink
Log in

Towards a Circular Economy: Cleaner Production Technology Adoption Among Small and Medium Enterprises in an Emerging Economy

  • Original Paper
  • Published:
Circular Economy and Sustainability Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

The integration of environmental considerations into business strategies is vital for organizational sustainability. The adoption of cleaner production technologies remains a complex issue in emerging economies. The majority of the literature still focuses on developed nations. This study aims to fill this gap by providing empirical insights into CPT adoption among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia. Utilizing the technology-organization-environment (TOE) framework and multiple regression analysis, data from 437 SME managers reveal that factors such as relative advantage, regulatory pressure, government support, customer pressure, environmental uncertainty, human resources, top management support, compatibility, and complexity significantly influence CPT adoption. Interestingly, perceived cost was not a significant predictor. Both research and managerial implications are discussed.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3

Similar content being viewed by others

Data Availability

The data presented in this study are available on request from the corresponding author.

References

  1. Abualrob AA, Kang J (2016) The barriers that hinder the adoption of e-commerce by small businesses: Unique hindrance in Palestine. Inf Dev 32(5):1528–1544. https://doi.org/10.1177/0266666915609774

    Article  Google Scholar 

  2. Acquah ISK, Essel D, Baah C, Agyabeng-Mensah Y, Afum E (2021) Investigating the efficacy of isomorphic pressures on the adoption of green manufacturing practices and its influence on organizational legitimacy and financial performance. J Manuf Technol Manag 32:1399–1420. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMTM-10-2020-0404

    Article  Google Scholar 

  3. Afsar B, Umrani WA (2019) Transformational leadership and innovative work behavior. Eur J Innov Manag 23:402–428. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJIM-12-2018-0257

    Article  Google Scholar 

  4. Agboola O, Babatunde DE, Isaac Fayomi OS, Sadiku ER, Popoola P, Moropeng L, Yahaya A, Mamudu OA (2020) A review on the impact of mining operation: monitoring, assessment and management. Results Eng 8:100181. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2020.100181

    Article  Google Scholar 

  5. Ahinful G (2018) The relationship between environmental management practices and financial performance of Ghanaian SMEs. (Doctoral dissertation, Bournemouth University). https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/146494298.pdf

  6. Ajwani-Ramchandani R, Figueira S, de Oliveira RT, Jha S (2021) Enhancing the circular and modified linear economy: the importance of blockchain for developing economies. Resour Conserv Recycl 168:105468. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2021.105468

    Article  Google Scholar 

  7. Alam SS, Ali MdY, Jani M, Mohd F (2011) An empirical study of factors affecting electronic commerce adoption among SMEs in Malaysia / Veiksnių, Turinčių Įtakos Elektorinei Prekybai, Studija: Malaizijos Pavyzdys. J Bus Econ Manag 12:375–399. https://doi.org/10.3846/16111699.2011.576749

    Article  Google Scholar 

  8. Alam SS, Masukujjaman M, Susmit S, Susmit S, Aziz HA (2022) Augmented reality adoption intention among travel and tour operators in Malaysia: mediation effect of value alignment. J Tour Futures. https://doi.org/10.1108/JTF-03-2021-0072

    Article  Google Scholar 

  9. AlBar AM, Hoque MR (2019) Factors affecting cloud ERP adoption in Saudi Arabia: an empirical study. Inf Dev 35(1):150–164. https://doi.org/10.1177/0266666917735677

    Article  Google Scholar 

  10. Albertsen L, Wiedmann K-P, Schmidt S (2020) The impact of innovation-related perception on consumer acceptance of food innovations – development of an integrated framework of the consumer acceptance process. Food Qual Prefer 84:103958. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodqual.2020.103958

    Article  Google Scholar 

  11. Al-Gahtani SS (2003) Computer technology adoption in Saudi Arabia: correlates of perceived innovation attributes. Inf Technol Dev 10:57–69. https://doi.org/10.1002/itdj.1590100106

    Article  Google Scholar 

  12. Ali O, Murray PA, Muhammed S, Dwivedi YK, Rashiti S (2022) Evaluating organizational level IT innovation adoption factors among global firms. J Innov Knowl 7:100213. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jik.2022.100213

    Article  Google Scholar 

  13. Álvarez-Gil MJ, Berrone P, Husillos FJ, Lado N (2007) Reverse logistics, stakeholders’ influence, organizational slack, and managers’ posture. J Bus Res 60:463–473. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2006.12.004

    Article  Google Scholar 

  14. Amankwah-Amoah J, Syllias J (2020) Can adopting ambitious environmental sustainability initiatives lead to business failures? An analytical framework. Bus Strategy Environ 29:240–249. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.2361

    Article  Google Scholar 

  15. Arnold L, Karnebogen P, Urbach N. (2023) Challenges of organizations’ adoption of industrial IoT platforms — results of a Delphi study. Int J Innov Technol Manag 20. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219877023500414

  16. Astrachan CB, Patel VK, Wanzenried G (2014) A comparative study of CB-SEM and PLS-SEM for theory development in family firm research. J Fam Bus Strat 5(1):116–128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfbs.2013.12.002

    Article  Google Scholar 

  17. Awa HO, Ojiabo OU (2016) A model of adoption determinants of ERP within T-O-E framework. Inf Technol People 29:901–930. https://doi.org/10.1108/itp-03-2015-0068

    Article  Google Scholar 

  18. Awa HO, Ukoha O, Emecheta BC (2016) Using T-O-E theoretical framework to study the adoption of ERP solution. Cogent Bus Manag 3:1196571. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311975.2016.1196571

    Article  Google Scholar 

  19. Bagozzi RP, Yi Y (1988) On the evaluation of structural equation models. J Acad Mark Sci 16:74–94. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02723327

    Article  Google Scholar 

  20. Bahadori N, Kaymak T, Seraj M (2021) Environmental, social, and governance factors in emerging markets: the impact on firm performance. Bus Strateg Dev 4(4):411–422. https://doi.org/10.1002/bsd2.167

    Article  Google Scholar 

  21. Balaid A, Rozan MZA, Abdullah SN (2014) Conceptual model for examining knowledge maps adoption in software development organizations. Asian Soc Sci 10. https://doi.org/10.5539/ass.v10n15p118

  22. Barclay D, Higgings C, Thompson R (1995) The partial least squares (PLS) approach to casual modeling: personal computer adoption and use as an illustration. Technology Studies, New York, NY, USA

  23. Bentler PM, Bonett DG (1980) Significance tests and goodness of fit in the analysis of covariance structures. Psychol Bull 88:588–606. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.88.3.588

    Article  Google Scholar 

  24. Bhattacharya M, Wamba SF (2018) A conceptual framework of RFID adoption in retail using TOE framework. In Technology adoption and social issues: Concepts, methodologies, tools, and applications (pp. 69–102). IGI global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-5201-7.ch005

  25. Bhupendra KV, Sangle S (2022) Benchmarking organisational innovativeness types for sustainability: a study of Indian firms. Benchmark: Int J 29:345–364. https://doi.org/10.1108/BIJ-11-2020-0592

    Article  Google Scholar 

  26. Bibby L, Dehe B (2018) Defining and assessing industry 4.0 maturity levels–case of the defence sector. Prod Plan Control 29(12):1030–1043. https://doi.org/10.1080/09537287.2018.1503355

    Article  Google Scholar 

  27. Browne MW, Cudeck R (1992) Alternative ways of assessing model fit. Social Methods Res 21:230–258. https://doi.org/10.1177/0049124192021002005

    Article  Google Scholar 

  28. Chatzoglou P, Chatzoudes D (2016) Factors affecting e-business adoption in SMEs: empirical research. J Enterp Inf Manag 29(3):327–358. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEIM-03-2014-0033

    Article  Google Scholar 

  29. Chavas J, Nauges C (2020) Uncertainty, learning, and technology adoption in agriculture. Appl Econ Perspect Policy 42:42–53. https://doi.org/10.1002/aepp.13003

    Article  Google Scholar 

  30. Chen J-X, Sharma P, Zhan W, Liu L (2019) Demystifying the impact of CEO transformational leadership on firm performance: interactive roles of exploratory innovation and environmental uncertainty. J Bus Res 96:85–96. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2018.10.061

    Article  Google Scholar 

  31. Chiu CY, Chen S, Chen CL (2017) An integrated perspective of TOE framework and innovation diffusion in broadband mobile applications adoption by enterprises. Int J Manag Econ Soc Sci (IJMESS), 6(1):14–39. https://www.econstor.eu/bitstream/10419/157921/1/886618134.pdf

  32. Chowdhury NH, Adam MTP, Teubner T (2023) Rushed to crack – on the perceived effectiveness of cybersecurity measures for secure behaviour under time pressure. Behav Inform Technol 42:1568–1589. https://doi.org/10.1080/0144929X.2022.2092030

    Article  Google Scholar 

  33. Christmann P (2004) Multinational companies and the natural environment: determinants of global environmental policy standardization. Acad Manag J 47:747–760. https://doi.org/10.2307/20159616

    Article  Google Scholar 

  34. Cohen J (1992) Statistical power analysis current directions. Psychol Sci 1(3):98–101

    Google Scholar 

  35. Cowan K, Daim T (2013) Adoption of energy efficiency technologies: a review of behavioral theories for the case of LED lighting. Res Technol Manag Electr Ind: Methods, Tools Case Stud 229–248. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5097-8_10

  36. D’Souza C, McCormack S, Taghian M, Chu M-T, Sullivan Mort G, Ahmed T (2020) An empirical examination of sustainability for multinational firms in China: implications for cleaner production. J Clean Prod 242:118446. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.118446

    Article  Google Scholar 

  37. Daylami N, Ryan T, Olfman L, Shayo C (2005) Determinants of application service provider (ASP) adoption as an innovation. In Proceedings of the 38th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences pp 259b–259b. IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/HICSS.2005.193

  38. del Río González P (2005) Analysing the factors influencing clean technology adoption: a study of the Spanish pulp and paper industry. Bus Strategy Environ 14:20–37. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.426

    Article  Google Scholar 

  39. Dhagarra D, Goswami M, Kumar G (2020) Impact of trust and privacy concerns on technology acceptance in healthcare: an Indian perspective. Int J Med Inform 141:104164. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2020.104164

    Article  Google Scholar 

  40. EaP GREEN (2016) Environmental policy toolkit for greening SMEs in the EU Eastern Partnership countries, OECD report as part of the EU-funded EaP GREEN project

  41. Ehrenfeld JR, Ashton W, Luque A (2002) Mejores practicas para la produccion más limpia su fomento e implementacion en la pequeña empresa [Best practices for the dissemination and implementation of cleaner production in small firms]. DC, USA, Washington

    Google Scholar 

  42. Esposito M, Tse T, Soufani K (2018) Introducing a circular economy: new thinking with new managerial and policy implications. Calif Manage Rev 60(3):5–19. https://doi.org/10.1177/0008125618764691

    Article  Google Scholar 

  43. Faul F, Erdfelder E, Lang AG, Buchner A (2007) G* Power 3: A flexible statistical power analysis program for the social, behavioral, and biomedical sciences. Behav Res Methods 39(2):175–191. https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03193146

    Article  Google Scholar 

  44. Feng B, Hu X, Orji IJ (2023) Multi-tier supply chain sustainability in the pulp and paper industry: a framework and evaluation methodology. Int J Prod Res 61:4657–4683. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2021.1890260

    Article  Google Scholar 

  45. Fernandes CI, Veiga PM, Ferreira JJM, Hughes M (2021) Green growth versus economic growth: do sustainable technology transfer and innovations lead to an imperfect choice? Bus Strategy Environ 30:2021–2037. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.2730

    Article  Google Scholar 

  46. Fishbein M, Ajzen I (1975) Belief, attitude, intention, and behavior: an introduction to theory and research

  47. Fornell C, Larcker DF (1981) Structural equation models with unobservable variables and measurement error: algebra and statistics. J Mark Res 18:382. https://doi.org/10.2307/3150980

    Article  Google Scholar 

  48. Gaglio C, Kraemer-Mbula E, Lorenz E (2022) The effects of digital transformation on innovation and productivity: firm-level evidence of South African manufacturing micro and small enterprises. Technol Forecast Soc Change 182:121785. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2022.121785

    Article  Google Scholar 

  49. Geissdoerfer M, Savaget P, Bocken NM, Hultink EJ (2017) The Circular Economy–a new sustainability paradigm? J Clean Prod 143:757–768. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.12.048

    Article  Google Scholar 

  50. Gupta H, Kumar A, Wasan P (2021) Industry 4.0, cleaner production and circular economy: an integrative framework for evaluating ethical and sustainable business performance of manufacturing organizations. J Clean Prod 295:126253. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.126253

    Article  Google Scholar 

  51. Hair JF Jr, Hult GTM, Ringle CM, Sarstedt M (2021) A primer on partial least squares structural equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). Sage publications, New York, USA

    Book  Google Scholar 

  52. Hair J, Sarstedt M, Ringle C (2017) PLS-SEM: Looking back and moving forward. Elsevier

  53. Henseler J, Ringle CM, Sarstedt M (2015) A new criterion for assessing discriminant validity in variance-based structural equation modeling. J Acad Mark Sci 43:115–135. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11747-014-0403-8

    Article  Google Scholar 

  54. Ho Y-H, Lin C-Y, Tsai J-S (2014) An empirical study on organizational infusion of green an empirical study on organizational infusion of green practices in Chinese logistics companies. J Econ Soc Stud 4:65–78. https://doi.org/10.14706/jecoss11427

    Article  Google Scholar 

  55. Holbert RL, Stephenson MT (2002) Structural equation modeling in the communication sciences, 1995–2000. Hum Commun Res 28:1995–2000

    Article  Google Scholar 

  56. Hsu CW, Yeh CC (2017) Understanding the factors affecting the adoption of the Internet of Things. Technol Anal Strat Manag 29(9):1089–1102. https://doi.org/10.1080/09537325.2016.1269160

    Article  Google Scholar 

  57. Ibrahim I, Jaafar HS (2016) Adopting environment management practices for environment sustainabilty: a proposed model for logistics companies. Asian Bus Rese 1:70. https://doi.org/10.20849/abr.v1i1.28

    Article  Google Scholar 

  58. Ikram M, Ferasso M, Sroufe R, Zhang Q (2021) Assessing green technology indicators for cleaner production and sustainable investments in a developing country context. J Clean Prod 322:129090. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.129090

    Article  Google Scholar 

  59. Ilin V, Ivetić J, Simić D (2017) Understanding the determinants of e-business adoption in ERP-enabled firms and non-ERP-enabled firms: a case study of the Western Balkan Peninsula. Technol Forecast Soc Chang 125:206–223. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2017.07.025

    Article  Google Scholar 

  60. Jabbour CJC, Seuring S, de Sousa Jabbour ABL, Jugend D, Fiorini PDC, Latan H, Izeppi WC (2020) Stakeholders, innovative business models for the circular economy and sustainable performance of firms in an emerging economy facing institutional voids. J Environ Manage 264:110416. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.110416

    Article  Google Scholar 

  61. Jeyaraj A, Rottman JW, Lacity MC (2006) A review of the predictors, linkages, and biases in IT innovation adoption research. J Inf Technol, 21(1):1–23. https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.jit.2000056_

  62. Jöreskog KG, Sörbom D (1993) LISREL 8: structural equation modeling with the SIMPLIS command language. Scientific Software International

  63. Judge WQ, Elenkov D (2005) Organizational capacity for change and environmental performance: an empirical assessment of Bulgarian firms. J Bus Res 58:893–901. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2004.01.009

    Article  Google Scholar 

  64. Kafetzopoulos D, Psomas E, Skalkos D (2019) Innovation dimensions and business performance under environmental uncertainty. Eur J Innov Manag 23:856–876. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJIM-07-2019-0197

    Article  Google Scholar 

  65. Kalyar MN, Shafique I, Ahmad B (2020) Effect of innovativeness on supply chain integration and performance: investigating the moderating role of environmental uncertainty. Int J Emerg Mark 15(2):362–386. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOEM-09-2018-0486

    Article  Google Scholar 

  66. Khalil MI, Haque R, bin S Senathirajah AR, Chowdhury B, Ahmed S (2022) Modeling factors affecting SME performance in Malaysia. Int J Oper Quant Manag 28:506–524

    Google Scholar 

  67. Khanh Chi NT (2022) Driving factors for green innovation in agricultural production: an empirical study in an emerging economy. J Clean Prod 368:132965. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.132965

    Article  Google Scholar 

  68. Khorasanizadeh H, Honarpour A, Park MSA, Parkkinen J, Parthiban R (2016) Adoption factors of cleaner production technology in a developing country: energy efficient lighting in Malaysia. J Clean Prod 131:97–106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.05.070

    Article  Google Scholar 

  69. Kleinbaum D, Kupper L, Nizam A, Rosenberg E (2013) Applied regression analysis and other multivariable methods. Cengage Learning, New York, United States

    Google Scholar 

  70. Kumar L, Naqvi SA, Deitch MJ, Khalid MJ, Naeem K, QayyumAmjad A, Kumar A, Gebremicael TG, Arshad M (2023) Opportunities and constraints for cleaner production policy in the developing world: a case study of Sindh Region, Pakistan. Environ Dev Sustain. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-022-02889-0

    Article  Google Scholar 

  71. Le TT, Ferraris A, Dhar BK (2023) The contribution of circular economy practices on the resilience of production systems: eco-innovation and cleaner production’s mediation role for sustainable development. J Clean Prod 138806. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.138806

  72. Le Y, Hollenhorst S, Harris C, McLaughlin W, Shook S (2006) Environmental management. Ann Tour Res 33:545–567. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2006.01.002

    Article  Google Scholar 

  73. Lee S (2008) Drivers for the participation of small and medium-sized suppliers in green supply chain initiatives. Supply Chain Manag: Int J 13:185–198. https://doi.org/10.1108/13598540810871235

    Article  Google Scholar 

  74. Leso BH, Cortimiglia MN, Ghezzi A (2023) The contribution of organizational culture, structure, and leadership factors in the digital transformation of SMEs: a mixed-methods approach. Cogn Technol Work 25:151–179. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10111-022-00714-2

    Article  Google Scholar 

  75. Lestari ER, Dania WAP, Indriani C, Firdausyi IA (2021) The impact of customer pressure and the environmental regulation on green innovation performance. IOP Conf Ser: Earth Environ Sci 733(1):012048. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/733/1/012048

    Article  Google Scholar 

  76. Lin CY, Ho YH (2009) An empirical study on the adoption of RFID technology for logistics service providers in China. Int Bus Res 2. https://doi.org/10.5539/ibr.v2n1p23

  77. Lin HF (2014) Understanding the determinants of electronic supply chain management system adoption: Using the technology–organization–environment framework. Technol Forecast Soc Chang 86:80–92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2013.09.001

    Article  Google Scholar 

  78. Maduku DK, Mpinganjira M, Duh H (2016) Understanding mobile marketing adoption intention by South African SMEs: a multi-perspective framework. Int J Inf Manage 36:711–723. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2016.04.018

    Article  Google Scholar 

  79. Martínez-Caro E, Cegarra-Navarro JG, Alfonso-Ruiz FJ (2020) Digital technologies and firm performance: the role of digital organisational culture. Technol Forecast Soc Change 154:119962. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2020.119962

    Article  Google Scholar 

  80. Matias JB, Hernandez AA (2021) Cloud computing adoption intention by MSMEs in the Philippines. Glob Bus Rev 22(3):612–633. https://doi.org/10.1177/0972150918818262

    Article  Google Scholar 

  81. McDonald RP, Ho M-HR (2002) Principles and practice in reporting structural equation analyses. Psychol Methods 7:64–82. https://doi.org/10.1037/1082-989X.7.1.64

    Article  Google Scholar 

  82. Mohamad A, Mustapa AN, Razak HA (2021) An overview of Malaysian small and medium enterprises: contributions, issues, and challenges, in: Modeling Economic Growth in Contemporary Malaysia. Emerald Publishing Limited, pp. 31–42. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80043-806-420211004

  83. Murphree M, Anderson J (Andy) (2018) Countering overseas power in global value chains: information asymmetries and subcontracting in the plastics industry. J Int Manag 24:123–136. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intman.2017.09.007

    Article  Google Scholar 

  84. Naranjo-Valencia JC, Jiménez-Jiménez D, Sanz-Valle R (2016) Studying the links between organizational culture, innovation, and performance in Spanish companies. Rev Latinoam Psicol 48:30–41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rlp.2015.09.009

    Article  Google Scholar 

  85. Nayak R, Panwar T, Nguyen LVT (2020) Sustainability in fashion and textiles, in: Sustainable Technologies for Fashion and Textiles. Elsevier, pp. 3–30. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-102867-4.00001-3

  86. Nguyen TH, Le XC, Vu THL (2022) An extended technology-organization-environment (TOE) framework for online retailing utilization in digital transformation: empirical evidence from Vietnam. J Open Innov: Technol Market Complex 8(4):200. https://doi.org/10.3390/joitmc8040200

    Article  Google Scholar 

  87. Nunes JRR, da Silva JEAR, da S Moris VA, Giannetti BF (2019) Cleaner production in small companies: proposal of a management methodology. J Clean Prod 218:357–366. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.01.219

    Article  Google Scholar 

  88. OECD (2016) Promoting better environmental performance of SMEs [WWW Document]. URL https://www.oecd.org/env/outreach/Ukraine%20pilot%20project%20report%20EN.pdf (accessed 9.12.18)

  89. OECD (2017) Enhancing the contribution of SMZEs in a global and digitalised economy

  90. OECD (2021) No net zero without SMEs: exploring the key issues for greening SMEs and green entrepreneurship. Paris

  91. OECD (2022) Financing SMEs and entrepreneurs 2022: an OECD scoreboard. OECD Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1787/e9073a0f-en

    Article  Google Scholar 

  92. Oeij PRA, van der Torre W, Vaas F, Dhondt S (2019) Understanding social innovation as an innovation process: applying the innovation journey model. J Bus Res 101:243–254. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2019.04.028

    Article  Google Scholar 

  93. Osakwe CN, Chovancová M, Agu M (2016) Can micro-enterprises leverage on the adoption of corporate websites to bolster their brand visibility? Examining salient adoption issues in Nigeria. Inf Dev 32(4):904–919. https://doi.org/10.1177/0266666915573551

    Article  Google Scholar 

  94. Pan Y, Froese F, Liu N, Hu Y, Ye M (2022) The adoption of artificial intelligence in employee recruitment: the influence of contextual factors. Int J Hum Resour Manag 33:1125–1147. https://doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2021.1879206

    Article  Google Scholar 

  95. Patel R (2023) Top waste management technologies that embark you towards a better tomorrow, Upper, Accessed on 6/12/2023, at: https://www.upperinc.com/blog/waste-management-technologies/#:~:text=Recent%20advancements%20in%20waste%20management,a%20tedious%20task%20to%20do

  96. Podsakoff PM, MacKenzie SB, Lee J-Y, Podsakoff NP (2003) Common method biases in behavioral research: a critical review of the literature and recommended remedies. J Appl Psychol 88:879–903. https://doi.org/10.1037/0021-9010.88.5.879

    Article  Google Scholar 

  97. Popa S, Soto-Acosta P, Perez-Gonzalez D (2018) An investigation of the effect of electronic business on financial performance of Spanish manufacturing SMEs. Technol Forecast Soc Chang 136:355–362. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2016.08.012

    Article  Google Scholar 

  98. Premkumar G (2003) A meta-analysis of research on information technology implementation in small business. J Organ Comput Electron Commer 13:91–121. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327744joce1302_2

    Article  Google Scholar 

  99. Rahim R, Raman AAA (2015) Cleaner production implementation in a fruit juice production plant. J Clean Prod 101:215–221. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.03.065

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  100. Ramdani B, Kawalek P, Lorenzo O (2009) Predicting SMEs’ adoption of enterprise systems. J Enterp Inf Manag 22:10–24. https://doi.org/10.1108/17410390910922796

    Article  Google Scholar 

  101. Rashid MFA, Ishak AG (2009) The importance of internal migration: in the context of urban planning decision making. In Int Conf Built Environ Devel Countries, Penang Malaysia (pp. 2–3), ICBEDC 2009: 2–3Dec 2009, Penang Malaysia. https://www.academia.edu/download/4084255/THE_IMPORTANCE_OF_INTERNAL_MIGRATION_STUDIES_FOR_URBAN_PLANNING_PROCESS.pdf

  102. Raymond L, Bergeron F (2008) Enabling the business strategy of SMEs through e-business capabilities: a strategic alignment perspective. Ind Manag Data Syst 108(5):577–595. https://doi.org/10.1108/02635570810876723

    Article  Google Scholar 

  103. Rehman Khan SA, Yu Z, Sarwat S, Godil DI, Amin S, Shujaat S (2022) The role of block chain technology in circular economy practices to improve organisational performance. Int J Log Res Appl 25(4–5):605–622. https://doi.org/10.1080/13675567.2021.1872512

    Article  Google Scholar 

  104. Reinartz W, Haenlein M, Henseler J (2009) An empirical comparison of the efficacy of covariance-based and variance-based SEM. Int J Res Mark 26(4):332–344. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijresmar.2009.08.001

    Article  Google Scholar 

  105. Ritzén S, Sandström GÖ (2017) Barriers to the Circular Economy–integration of perspectives and domains. Procedia Cirp 64:7–12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2017.03.005

    Article  Google Scholar 

  106. Rogers EM (2003) Diffusion of innovations. Free Press

    Google Scholar 

  107. Rothenberg S, Zyglidopoulos SC (2006) Determinants of environmental innovation adoption in the printing industry: the importance of task environment. Bus Strategy Environ 16:39–49. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.441

    Article  Google Scholar 

  108. Sahu AK, Padhy RK, Das D, Gautam A (2021) Improving financial and environmental performance through MFCA: a SME case study. J Clean Prod 279:123751. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123751

    Article  Google Scholar 

  109. Sandu R, Gide E (2018) Technological, organisational and environmental (TOE) factors that influence the adoption of cloud based service SMEs in India. In 2018 IEEE 11th Int Conf Cloud Comput (CLOUD) July, San Francisco, CA, USA, 2018, pp. 866–870, https://doi.org/10.1109/CLOUD.2018.00123

  110. Scupola A (2003) The adoption of Internet commerce by SMEs in the south of Italy: an environmental, technological and organizational perspective. J Glob Inf Technol Manag 6:52–71. https://doi.org/10.1080/1097198x.2003.10856343

    Article  Google Scholar 

  111. Seroka-Stolka O, Fijorek K (2020) Enhancing corporate sustainable development: proactive environmental strategy, stakeholder pressure and the moderating effect of firm size. Bus Strategy Environ 29:2338–2354. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.2506

    Article  Google Scholar 

  112. Seyal AH, Rahim MdM (2006) A Preliminary Investigation of Electronic Data Interchange Adoption in Bruneian Small Business Organizations. Electron J Inf Syst Dev Countries 24:1–21. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1681-4835.2006.tb00159.x

    Article  Google Scholar 

  113. Shah Alam S, Mohamed Sayuti N (2011) Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) in halal food purchasing. Int J Commer Manag 21:8–20. https://doi.org/10.1108/10569211111111676

    Article  Google Scholar 

  114. Shah SAA, Solangi YA, Ikram M (2019) Analysis of barriers to the adoption of cleaner energy technologies in Pakistan using Modified Delphi and Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process. J Clean Prod 235:1037–1050. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.07.020

    Article  Google Scholar 

  115. Shahid MS, Hossain M, Shahid S, Anwar T (2023) Frugal innovation as a source of sustainable entrepreneurship to tackle social and environmental challenges. J Clean Prod 406:137050. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137050

    Article  Google Scholar 

  116. Shamout M, Ben-Abdallah R, Alshurideh M, Alzoubi H, Kurdi BA, Hamadneh S (2022) A conceptual model for the adoption of autonomous robots in supply chain and logistics industry. Uncertain Supply Chain Manag 10:577–592. https://doi.org/10.5267/j.uscm.2021.11.006

    Article  Google Scholar 

  117. Shao S, Hu Z, Cao J, Yang L, Guan D (2020) Environmental regulation and enterprise innovation: a review. Bus Strategy Environ 29:1465–1478. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.2446

    Article  Google Scholar 

  118. Sharma R, Sinha A, Kautish P (2021) Does renewable energy consumption reduce ecological footprint? Evidence from eight developing countries of Asia. J Clean Prod 285:124867. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.124867

    Article  Google Scholar 

  119. Spanos YE, Prastacos GP, Poulymenakou A (2002) The relationship between information and communication technologies adoption and management. Inf Manag 39:659–675. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0378-7206(01)00141-0

    Article  Google Scholar 

  120. Szulanski G (1996) Exploring internal stickiness: Impediments to the transfer of best practice within the firm. Strateg Manag J 17:27–43. https://doi.org/10.1002/smj.4250171105

    Article  Google Scholar 

  121. Szymiczek N (2023) Clean technology and the future of waste management: from landfills to resource recovery, GLOBE Group, Accessed on 6/12/2023, at: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/clean-technology-future-waste-management-from-landfills-resource/

  122. Teo TS, Lin S, Lai KH (2009) Adopters and non-adopters of e-procurement in Singapore: an empirical study. Omega 37(5):972–987. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.omega.2008.11.001

    Article  Google Scholar 

  123. The Star (2021) Strengthening SMEs – backbone of the economy. Star Media Group

  124. Tornatzky L, Fleischer M (1990) The process of technology innovation. Lexington, MA

    Google Scholar 

  125. Tornatzky LG, Klein KJ (1982) Innovation characteristics and innovation adoption-implementation: a meta-analysis of findings. IEEE Trans Eng Manag EM-29:28–45. https://doi.org/10.1109/tem.1982.6447463

    Article  Google Scholar 

  126. Trang STN, Zander S, de Visser B, Kolbe LM (2016) Towards an importance–performance analysis of factors affecting e-business diffusion in the wood industry. J Clean Prod 110:121–131. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.05.051

    Article  Google Scholar 

  127. Tseng ML, Tan RR, Chiu AS, Chien CF, Kuo TC (2018) Circular economy meets industry 4.0: can big data drive industrial symbiosis? Resour Conserv Recycl 131:146–147. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2017.12.028

    Article  Google Scholar 

  128. van Hoof B, Lyon TP (2013) Cleaner production in small firms taking part in Mexico’s Sustainable Supplier Program. J Clean Prod 41:270–282. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.09.023

    Article  Google Scholar 

  129. Wan Ab Karim Ghani WA, Salleh MAM, Adam SN, Shafri HZM, Shaharum SN, Lim KL, Rubinsin NJ, Lam HL, Hasan A, Samsatli S, Tapia JF, Khezri R, Jaye IFM, Martinez-Hernandez E (2019) Sustainable bio-economy that delivers the environment–food–energy–water nexus objectives: the current status in Malaysia. Food Bioprod Process 118:167–186. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbp.2019.09.002

    Article  Google Scholar 

  130. Wang MY, Chang DS, Kao CH (2010) Identifying technology trends for R and D planning using TRIZ and text mining. R D Manag 40:491–509. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9310.2010.00612.x

    Article  Google Scholar 

  131. Wang Q, Chen Y (2010) Energy saving and emission reduction revolutionizing China’s environmental protection. Renew Sustain Energy Rev 14:535–539. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.RSER.2009.08.006

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  132. Wang W-T, Lai Y-J (2014) Examining the adoption of KMS in organizations from an integrated perspective of technology, individual, and organization. Comput Human Behav 38:55–67. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2014.05.013

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  133. Welsh DHB, Alon I, Falbe CM (2006) An examination of international retail franchising in emerging markets. J Small Bus Manage 44:130–149. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-627x.2006.00158.x

    Article  Google Scholar 

  134. Weng M-H, Lin C-Y (2011) Determinants of green innovation adoption for small and medium-size enterprises (SMES). Afr J Bus Manage 5:9154

    Google Scholar 

  135. Wong L-W, Leong L-Y, Hew J-J, Tan GW-H, Ooi K-B (2020) Time to seize the digital evolution: adoption of blockchain in operations and supply chain management among Malaysian SMEs. Int J Inf Manage 52:101997. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2019.08.005

    Article  Google Scholar 

  136. Yadegaridehkordi E, Nilashi M, Shuib L, Nasir MHNBM, Asadi S, Samad S, Awang NF (2020) The impact of big data on firm performance in hotel industry. Electron Commer Res Appl 40:100921. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.elerap.2019.10092

    Article  Google Scholar 

  137. Yatim P, Ngan SL, Lam, HL (2017) Financing green growth in Malaysia: enabling condition and challenges. Chem Eng Trans 1579–1584

  138. Yigitcanlar T, Sabatini-Marques J, da-Costa EM, Kamruzzaman M, Ioppolo G (2019) Stimulating technological innovation through incentives: perceptions of Australian and Brazilian firms. Technol Forecast Soc Change 146:403–412. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2017.05.039

    Article  Google Scholar 

  139. Yin LW (2023) Enabling SMEs to be a catalyst to advance Malaysia forward. Star

  140. Yusup MZ, Wan Mahmood WH, Salleh MR, Ab Rahman MN (2015) The implementation of cleaner production practices from Malaysian manufacturers’ perspectives. J Clean Prod 108:659–672. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.07.102

    Article  Google Scholar 

  141. Zhong L, Wayne SJ, Liden RC (2016) Job engagement, perceived organizational support, high-performance human resource practices, and cultural value orientations: a cross-level investigation. J Organ Behav 37:823–844. https://doi.org/10.1002/job.2076

    Article  Google Scholar 

  142. Zhongping S, Yongjun G, Yunbao X, Qifeng X, Andlib Z (2023) Green financial investment and its influence on economic and environmental sustainability: does privatization matter? Environ Sci Pollut Res 30:91046–91059. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-28520-x

    Article  Google Scholar 

  143. Zhu K, Dong S, Xu SX, Kraemer KL (2006) Innovation diffusion in global contexts: determinants of post-adoption digital transformation of European companies. Eur J Inf Syst 15:601–616. https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.ejis.3000650

    Article  Google Scholar 

  144. Zhu K, Kraemer K, Xu S (2003) Electronic business adoption by European firms: a cross-country assessment of the facilitators and inhibitors. Eur J Inf Syst 12:251–268. https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.ejis.3000475

    Article  Google Scholar 

  145. Ziegel ER, Neter J, Kutner M, Nachtsheim C, Wasserman W (1997) Applied linear statistical models. Technometrics 39:342. https://doi.org/10.2307/1271154

    Article  Google Scholar 

Download references

Acknowledgements

The authors would like thank the Marketing Lab, Department of Marketing, College of Business Administration, Prince Sultan University for academic support to conduct the research.

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Marketing, College of Business Administration, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Syed Shah Alam, Husam Ahmad Kokash & Amira Khattak

  2. Faculty of Business and Professional Studies, Management and Science University, University Drive, Off Persiaran Olahraga, 40100, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

    Mohammad Masukujjaman

  3. Graduate School of Business, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, UKM, 43600, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

    Saif Ahmed

Authors
  1. Syed Shah Alam
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Mohammad Masukujjaman
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Saif Ahmed
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. Husam Ahmad Kokash
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  5. Amira Khattak
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Contributions

Conceptualization, S.S.A.; methodology, S.A.; software, S.A.; validation, S.S.A. and H.A.K.; formal analysis, S.A.; investigation, S.S.A. and S.A.; resources, H.A.K.; data curation, S.A. and H.A.K.; writing—original draft, S.S.A.; writing—review and editing, S.A. and H.A.K.; supervision, S.S.A. and S.A

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Mohammad Masukujjaman.

Ethics declarations

Ethics Approval and Consent to Participate

This study adhered to the principles of the declaration of Helsinki and following strict ethical standards. Participation was anonymous, confidential, and voluntary with informed consent obtained from all participants.

Consent for Publication

All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.

Competing Interests

The authors declare no competing interest.

Rights and permissions

Springer Nature or its licensor (e.g. a society or other partner) holds exclusive rights to this article under a publishing agreement with the author(s) or other rightsholder(s); author self-archiving of the accepted manuscript version of this article is solely governed by the terms of such publishing agreement and applicable law.

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this article

Alam, S.S., Masukujjaman, M., Ahmed, S. et al. Towards a Circular Economy: Cleaner Production Technology Adoption Among Small and Medium Enterprises in an Emerging Economy. Circ.Econ.Sust. (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43615-023-00341-7

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s43615-023-00341-7

Keywords

Search

Navigation