Barriers to implementing corporate environmental responsibility in Thailand: A qualitative approach
International Journal of Organizational Analysis
ISSN: 1934-8835
Article publication date: 24 July 2009
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to gain an understanding of the primary barriers to the implementation of environmental responsibility in organizations.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper employs semi‐structured interviews with key informants and site observations. Key informants include top and senior managers of three frozen seafood processing companies in Thailand.
Findings
The paper identifies three primary barriers: the lack of a system perspective on seafood sustainability, absence of top management commitment and cultural diversity.
Research limitations/implications
As an exploratory case study, findings cannot necessarily be extrapolated to broader populations. To improve generalization of the findings, future research should broaden the sample. It would also be beneficial to pursue comparative research between industries, countries and regions.
Practical implications
Implementing corporate environmental responsibility requires raising “green culture” ideology throughout an organization. A system perspective on seafood sustainability, top management commitment and proper management of cultural diversity plays a significant role in affecting organizational change towards sustainability.
Originality/value
This paper contributes to a greater understanding of the role of humans and culture in greening the seafood supply chain.
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Citation
Setthasakko, W. (2009), "Barriers to implementing corporate environmental responsibility in Thailand: A qualitative approach", International Journal of Organizational Analysis, Vol. 17 No. 3, pp. 169-183. https://doi.org/10.1108/19348830910974905
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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