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Mbarki, Mohamed Amine, and Jaouad Rharzouz. "L’impact Des Pratiques Qualite Sur L’implication Du Personnel Sous Contrat Flexible. Essai D’une Etude Qualitative Exploratoire Aupres Des Entreprises Du Secteur Automobile Sur La Region Du Nord Du Maroc." European Scientific Journal, ESJ 12, no. 25 (September 30, 2016): 199. http://dx.doi.org/10.19044/esj.2016.v12n25p199.
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The commitment is considered a very wide concept, which allows to clarify the links which the individual maintains with his work. It is the third principle of quality management systems. The increase of the atypical contracts, in certified companies of the automotive sector in the North of Morocco, puts the paradox: commitment - flexibility. The objective of this article is to analyze the impact of the quality practices on the commitment of the staff under the flexible contracts. On the methodological plan, we mobilized an exploratory qualitative hybrid approach, on the basis of a sample of seven companies of the automotive sector based in the North of Morocco.
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Bouzraa, Tahiri, Uribe Escudero, Bejarano Ruiz, and Jiménez Serrano. "Influence of halal institute certification activity on Spanish market exports." Ekonomski izazovi 12, no. 24 (2023): 31–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.5937/ekoizazov2324031t.
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The main objective of this research is to study the Certification activity of the Instituto Halal (IH), based in Córdoba (Spain), with more than 20 years' experience in this field: more than 1000 applications have been processed and a total of 515 certified companies, currently. Data from 2006 to 2021 have been analyzed; the evolution of halal certification from 2006 to 2014 shows a slow evolution, from 2014 to 2016 a stable one, from 2016 to 2018 a high increasing, 2018 to 2020 stable, and from 2020 to 2021 high increasing. Halal Institute made a huge progress in a short time and becomes a strong, professional organisation and a reference for Halal in Spain and Latin America. It has been recognized and accredited by several authorities over the world, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Emirates, Morocco, and Qatar. Halal Institute also has signed mutual recognition and memorandum of understanding with several organizations (certification bodies, standardization bodies, religious authorities...). Halal Institute has contributed to develop the halal concept and facilitate halal certified companies to achieve a share of market over the globe to export halal products; from 2015 to 2021 Spanish halal products have been exported to 91 countries, especially to Emirates, Qatar, Morocco, Algeria, France, Italy, and United Kingdom. From 2017 to 2021 halal bovine meat product exports reached 31.8%, ovine/caprine meat products reached 12.5%, and poultry meat and other products, 55.8%.
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Ibtissam, El Moury, Mohamed Hadini, Adil Chebir, Ben Ali Mohamed, and Echchelh Adil. "Proposal of a causal model measuring the impact of an ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System on financial performance of Moroccan service-based companies." Statistics in Transition new series 24, no. 2 (March 15, 2023): 159–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.59170/stattrans-2023-026.
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Implemented by an increasing number of organisations worldwide, the ISO 9001 standard for quality management received considerable attention in the existing literature. Researchers worldwide have found positive, negative and even mixed effects of ISO 9001 certification on firms’ performance, while in Morocco this issue has been rarely examined. It is the combination of these observations that led to this study. The aim of this paper is to test and validate a causal model designed to measure the performance of an ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System (QMS) and its impact on a company’s financial performance. By means of this causal analysis/model, the study examines the relationship between: • QMS and the financial performance of 41 companies based in Morocco; • the management responsibility process and all the QMS processes; • the management resources process and all the QMS processes; • the organisational and financial performance of the studied companies. All of the considered firms are part of the service industry and range from medium-sized to large companies. The data gathered in this study have been instrumental in devising actionable insights. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was the statistical software platform that enabled the use of a linear regression analysis to prove the positive correlation between the above-mentioned elements.
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Guryanov, P. S. "THE STATE OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY IN THE KINGDOM OF MOROCCO." Modern organization of drug supply 8, no. 3 (September 15, 2021): 5–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.30809/solo.3.2021.1.
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Abstract. IThe purpose of the article was to study the main characteristics of the pharmaceutical industry in Morocco. As materials were studied the official websites of pharmaceutical manufacturers in Morocco, policy documents of industrial pharmaceutical associations, specialized pharmaceutical press of Morocco, educational resources of Morocco and France. As a result, it was found that the pharmaceutical industries of Morocco and Russia are already interacting with each other: BIOCAD supplies high-tech drugs and production technologies to Morocco, Morocco has placed an order with R-Pharm for the purchase of a vaccine against COVID-19, produced under the license of AstraZeneca, and also ordered a million doses of Sputnik V vaccine. Morocco is one of the fastest growing countries in the Middle East and Africa with an economy of $119 billion, a population of 37 million,andtotalhealthspendingof5.5%ofGDP.Expendituresforhealthcarearequitehigh-53.6%oftotalfamilyexpenditures. 31.7% of total health care expenditure is spent on drug purchases. The pharmaceutical industry in Morocco began to develop in 1960 after the end of the French protector and the introduction of the obligation to localize drugs sold in Morocco by foreign pharmaceutical companies. The pharmaceutical industry in Morocco is represented by 51 factories, which cover 2/3 of the country’s drug needs. Mostly generics are produced, 10% of production is exported. The volume of the issue is $1.68 billion (2nd place in Africa). The products are of high quality and certified according to European standards. Morocco is endeavoring to transform its pharmaceutical industry into a strategic asset for influencing African countries through the creation of an «African House of Medicines» based in Morocco, which is the manufacturing and logistics center for medicines in Africa. The main documents regulating the pharmaceutical industry are: Law No. 17-04 of 2006. “Code of Medicines and Pharmacy” and Order of the Minister of Health No. 902-08 5654 of 2008. “Requirements for the premises of pharmaceutical organizations.” Thus, we conclude that the Kingdom is a regional leader with ambitious plans and a large backlog that needs new technologies, markets for pharmaceutical products, a large number of qualified personnel, high-tech drugs at affordable prices. The intensification of cooperation between Russia and Morocco will help both countries to gain a foothold in the rapidly growing pharmaceutical market in Africa.
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Mbarki, M. Mohamed Amine, M. Jaouad Rharzouz, and M. Omar Boubker. "L’impact De La Formation, Selon Les Normes Qualite, Sur L’implication Du Personnel Sous Contrats Flexibles : Resultats D’une Etude Empirique." European Scientific Journal, ESJ 14, no. 2 (January 31, 2018): 173. http://dx.doi.org/10.19044/esj.2018.v14n2p173.
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This paper introduces the raising interests of certified automotive companies of Tangier-Tétouan region on quantitative flexibilization strategies, via atypical contracts. Therefore, the involvement paradox remains significant through contracts’ flexibility. Thus, the present study aims to analyze the training practices impact according to quality standards on stuff involvement under integration contract. On the methodological standpoint, we have combined between an exploratory qualitative approach and a confirmatory quantitative approach, on the basis of a sample of 170 operators under integration contracts in Moroccan automotive industry. The results show that employees ‘training influences positively on their level of emotional involvement.
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M'Barki, Mohamed Amine, and Sara Rbili. "Contribution A L’analyse De L’interface Strategie- Demarche Qualite Des Entreprises Marocaines Certifiees ISO 9001." European Scientific Journal, ESJ 14, no. 28 (October 31, 2018): 270. http://dx.doi.org/10.19044/esj.2018.v14n28p270.
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The purpose of this paper is to clarify the relation between the strategic reflection and the quality process through a detailed analysis of the contributions of these two fields in a specific context which is the ISO 9001 certified Moroccan companies. Based on the organizational theories, the strategic schools, the key concepts of the TQM, and the contributions of 2015 version of the ISO 9001 standards we have proposed a performance-based unified theoretical integrative framework. From a methodological point of view, the coherence between the problematic and the data to which we have access and the nature of the studied phenomenon, has led us to prioritize a multi-method and sequential research approach. We have chosen to begin our empirical study by an exploratory study that was conducted through the use of an interview guide delivered to a sample of experts. This resulted in a more rewarding research model which in turn was subjected to tests by using structural equations as a part of the second empirical phase which was conducted on a sample of ISO 9001 certified Moroccan companies. The research has shed light on the emergence of a well differentiated typology of quality related behavior and a quite elaborated strategic reflection process. We have also confirmed the existence of an significant bilateral relation between the strategy and the quality, in accordance with an iterative process combining other factors (internal and external) that influence their transformation and their consequences. We have also highlighted the partial nature of the mediator role in the improvement of the performance concerning the alignment of the two disciplines
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EL GHAZ, Btissam. "Contribution of socio-economic determinants to the management of sustainable performance: case study of Moroccan companies with Corporate Social Responsibility label." Proceedings of The International Conference on New Trends in Management, Business and Economics 1, no. 1 (December 12, 2023): 12–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.33422/icnmbe.v1i1.159.
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In a dynamic environment marked by significant shifts in production and marketing systems across various industries, companies are compelled to adhere to national and international standards to meet evolving demands from both internal and external stakeholders. These emerging requirements have spurred companies to adopt strategic initiatives, such as emphasizing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), as part of their managerial actions. The primary aim is to integrate two key management science themes: indicators derived from management control systems and the management of sustainable performance. Consequently, our focus lies in the socio-economic approach, particularly the socio-economic cost-value of activities, which influences the diversity of indicators on one hand and the management of sustainable performance on the other hand, mediated through their variety. This underscores the importance of managing sustainable performance by utilizing measures and data tied to socio-economic fundamentals, prompting us to formulate our research question as follows: "To what extent does the cost-value of activities impact the management of sustainable performance?" The empirical investigation transitions from simply describing variables within our sample companies to conducting factor analysis via Principal Component Analysis-PCA. This aims to establish a robust factorial structure and subject several constructs to testing, assessing the internal consistency of the model, the quality and reliability of the sample, and the validity of research hypotheses. Our findings align with prior research, indicating that diverse indicators can inform managers about social and environmental practices, fostering positive effects on sustainable firm performance. However, excessive reliance on these indicators may lead to confusion and dispersion within companies. Hence, it's imperative to tailor indicators to the specific context and objectives of each firm, considering industry-specific nuances. Our study demonstrates that leveraging a diverse range of indicators is pivotal for enhancing sustainable performance dimensions and managing socio-economic factors amidst external pressures. Evaluating the measurement model is crucial for validating the reliability and validity of measurement instruments, as well as assessing the structural model's overall quality, which includes tests like coefficient of determination-R², Goodness of fit-GoF, and others. It's important to note that our measurement model encompasses both reflective and formative constructs. The structural model's quality is gauged by its explanatory power, evaluated through R², indicating explained variance in the variables under scrutiny. To address this issue, we chose to examine the connections between key socio-economic factors and the management of sustainable performance in Moroccan companies certified with CSR labels. Through structural equation modeling, we found that effectively managing the cost-value of activities using diverse indicators plays a significant role in enhancing sustainable performance within CSR-certified companies.
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Hamdane, Abdemounaime, Nadir Belhaj, Halima El Hamdaoui, Karima Aissaoui, Moulhime El Bekkali, and Nour El Houda Chaoui. "Big data based architecture to bringing together graduates and recruiters: case of Moroccan University." Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 26, no. 3 (June 1, 2022): 1701. http://dx.doi.org/10.11591/ijeecs.v26.i3.pp1701-1709.
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<span lang="EN-US">Due to the current health crisis caused by covid 19, <span>a negative impact has occurred on the global economy and more specifically on employability. Many people have lost their jobs or have seen their incomes drop. Nowadays, the search for job offers or potential candidates is done mainly online, where several platforms already exist (LinkedIn, Viadeo or others online recruitment systems). These solutions are particularly difficult to use due to the volume of data to be found and the manual compatibility check. In addition, the surplus of unqualified candidates and unverified resumes is a major concern of online recruiting systems. What we propose in this article is a framework that helps bridge the gap between graduates and recruiters through a big data architecture for university based on a real and certified database of graduates and companies.</span></span>
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Nemchenko, A. S., V. I. Mishchenko, O. V. Vynnyk, Yu Ye Kurylenko, and Kamalu Omaima. "Analysis of the main trends of the market of organic cosmetic products based on argan oil." Social Pharmacy in Health Care 8, no. 1 (May 26, 2022): 92–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.24959/sphhcj.22.249.
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Aim. To analyze the main trends in the development of the market segment of organic cosmetics containing argan oil.
Materials and methods. Data from Internet sources on specific topics, information from the official websites of cosmetic manufacturers, as well as methods of systems analysis, historical, retrospective, analytical and logical methods were used in the work.
Results. Due to the growing popularity of organic beauty, the global organic cosmetic market demonstrates an annual growth rate of 8-10 % (it is predicted that by 2022 its volume will be $ 2024 million). The article examines approaches to the collection of the raw material, the production and sale of environmentally friendly cosmetic products containing argan oil. To obtain 1-1.5 liters of pure oil, it is necessary to process 100 kg of seeds or 3 kg of kernels, its shelf life without preservatives is 2 years, therefore, the question of the composition of cosmetics produced by world brands remains open. The fact that it is practically absent in ordinary stores is also associated with negative factors that hinder the development of organic cosmetics with argan oil in different countries, including Ukraine. According to the marketing company Reportsbuzz, 17 key players from 10 countries producing these cosmetic products have been identified, the leaders among them are the Kingdom of Morocco (5 companies, which is 29,4 % of the total).
Conclusions. The analysis of the composition of cosmetics sold on the sites kasta.ua, prom.ua, shafa.ua, allows us to conclude that most of the products are manufactured in Israel and the United States (although declared as Moroccan); the main component is silicones. Cosmetics with Spinosa oil (Argan) Kernel Oil is in the sixth place. In Ukraine, cosmetics with argan oil can be purchased through the official distributor – “Nectarome Ukraine”, on its website 6 products are presented with prices that start from $ 4 per 20 ml (Sérum huileux Neroli – Argane – Figues de barbarie) to $ 119.66 per 1 liter (Huile d’ Argane pressée à froid Certifiée Biologique) as of 23.06.2021.
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Psomas, Evangelos, and Dimitrios Kafetzopoulos. "Performance measures of ISO 9001 certified and non-certified manufacturing companies." Benchmarking: An International Journal 21, no. 5 (July 29, 2014): 756–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bij-04-2012-0028.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to compare ISO 9001 certified and non-certified manufacturing companies with regard to performance measures, both financial and non-financial. Design/methodology/approach – A research study was carried out in 140 Greek manufacturing companies by means of a questionnaire. The questionnaire was sent by e-mail and it was requested that it should be answered by a company representative. Exploratory factor analysis is applied in order to extract the latent factors of performance measures. The differences between the ISO 9001 certified and non-certified manufacturing companies are determined through non-parametric tests such as the χ2-test and the Mann-Whitney U-test. Findings – The ISO 9001 certified manufacturing companies significantly outperform the non-certified with regard to product quality, customer satisfaction, operational, market and financial performance. This is evident in a business environment where an economic downturn and financial crisis dominates. Research limitations/implications – The sub-samples of the responding ISO 9001 certified and non-certified manufacturing companies are small sized and they are limited to small- and medium-sized enterprises. The subjective character of the data collected through the company representatives involves the risk of receiving biased responses regarding the performance measures. The above limitations suggest future research recommendations. Practical implications – The increased performance measures of the ISO 9001 certified manufacturing companies may motivate the non-certified ones to implement the ISO 9001 standard and apply for the certification in order to increase their performance and withstand the current economic downturn and financial crisis. The present study may also stimulate manufacturing companies to adopt traditional and modern benchmarking techniques, in an additional effort to improve their businesses and competitiveness. Originality/value – The present study compares performance measures of ISO 9001 certified and non-certified manufacturing companies operating under unprecedented circumstances due to the current economic downturn and financial crisis.
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Nukpezah, Daniel, Dieudonne Alemagi, Lalisa Duguma, Peter Minang, Charlie Mbosso, and Zac Tchoundjeu. "An Examination of Forest Certification Status among Logging Companies in Cameroon." International Scholarly Research Notices 2014 (December 31, 2014): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/323014.
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This paper assesses the level of interest, awareness, and adoption of ISO 14001 and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification schemes among logging companies in Cameroon. Eleven logging companies located in Douala in the Littoral Region of Cameroon were assessed through a structured interview using an administered questionnaire which was mostly analyzed qualitatively thereafter. The findings indicated that none of the companies was certified for ISO 14001; however 63.64% of them were already FSC-certified. Four companies (36.36%) were neither FSC- nor ISO 14001 EMS-certified. Among the factors found to influence the adoption rate was the level of awareness about ISO 14001 and FSC certification schemes. The main drivers for pursuing FSC certification were easy penetration into international markets, tax holiday benefits, and enhancement of corporate image of the logging companies through corporate social responsibility fulfillments. Poor domestic market for certified products was found to be the major impediment to get certified. To make logging activities more environmentally friendly and socially acceptable, logging companies should be encouraged to get certified through the ISO 14001 EMS scheme which is almost nonexistent so far. This requires awareness creation about the scheme, encouraging domestic markets for certified products and creating policy incentives.
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Valmohammadi, Changiz, and Mohsen Kalantari. "The moderating effect of motivations on the relationship between obtaining ISO 9001 certification and organizational performance." TQM Journal 27, no. 5 (August 10, 2015): 503–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/tqm-05-2014-0042.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is threefold, first to investigate if ISO 9001 certified companies in an Iranian province (Kermanshah) perform better than non-certified ISO 9001. Second, what is the main motivation of the manufacturing companies of Kermanshah province on obtaining ISO 9001 certification, i.e., internal or external motivations. And finally, if ISO 9001 certified companies with high scores of internal motivations, show better levels of performance in comparison with certified companies obtaining low scores of internal motivations. Design/methodology/approach – A survey questionnaire was distributed to the 350 companies with ISO 9000 certification, and a total of 287 usable responses were returned. Using a structural equation model, this study empirically examines the relationship between ISO 9000 implementation and firm performance, and the moderating role of firm motivation on organizational performance. Findings – The results demonstrate that ISO 9001 certified companies show better organizational performance than non-certified ISO 9001 companies and internal motivations play more important role on obtaining ISO 9001 certificate than external motivations. Also ISO 9001 certified companies with high scores of internal motivations show better levels of performance than those ISO 9001 certified companies with low scores of internal motivations. Research limitations/implications – The sample is restricted to only a single region and manufacturing, so it would be strongly recommended that data be gathered from various parts of Iran including both manufacturing and service industries. As in this study the data gathered were cross-sectional, it is recommended in order to gain deeper understanding of the cause-and-effect relationship among the variables data to be gathered longitudinally. Originality/value – This study represents a first attempt to construct a conceptual framework that integrates the motivations behind implementing ISO 9000 certification, and ISO 9000 performance in the context of Iran and gives a particular focus on the Iran manufacturing companies.
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Muhajjir, Fardhilla, and Hendra Gunawan. "COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF MANUFACTURING COMPANY USING ACCOUNTING-BASED MEASUREMENTS AND MARKET-BASED MEASUREMENTS BETWEEN ISO 9001CERTIFIED AND NOT CERTIFIED COMPANIES." JOURNAL OF APPLIED MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 2, no. 2 (September 30, 2018): 179–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.30871/jama.v2i2.873.
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The purpose of this research is to analyzed the ratio of company performance measured by accounting-based measurementss with ROA and ROE and company performance measured by market-based measurements with MBV and MVA between ISO 9001 certified and non-certified companies in manufacturing sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during 2014-2016. Data analysis techniques used are different test with Mann-Whitney. The result of the research shows that there are significant differences to the performance of the organization by accounting-based measurements between ISO 9001 certified and non-certified companies. By market-based measurements, there are significant performance differences in the MBV variables but there is no performance difference in the MVA variables between ISO 9001 certified and non certified companies.
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Benzaquen, Jorge, Juan OBrien, and Eduardo Pardo-Piñashca. "Quality in Peruvian service companies in the context of COVID-19." Uncertain Supply Chain Management 12, no. 1 (2024): 291–306. http://dx.doi.org/10.5267/j.uscm.2023.9.021.
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The motivation of this study is to provide empirical evidence of service companies’ performance regarding nine dimensions in a total quality management model during the COVID-19 pandemic. The nine dimensions highlight strategic company activities, and it allows a comparative analysis of the overall effect of having a QMS such as ISO 9001:2015 on Peruvian service companies. A total of 630 Peruvian service companies were surveyed for this study. The questionnaire included 35 Likert-scale items that were further classified into nine (9) dimensions. The Mann-Whitney U test was used to estimate any significant differences between the ISO 9001 certified and non-certified companies. Our findings showed that the performance of ISO 9001:2015 certified companies was significantly higher than that of non-certified companies in all dimensions. Moreover, our findings showed that managers in ISO 9001:2015 certified companies effectively implemented the nine dimensions of the model. The originality of this study lies in proving the positive effect of having a QMS in service companies in a context of slow economic growth and decline of consumer demand such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings might encourage service companies, especially those in developing countries, to allocate the necessary resources to obtain a QMS such as the ISO 9001:2015.
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Psomas, Evangelos L., and Dimitrios P. Kafetzopoulos. "HACCP effectiveness between ISO 22000 certified and non-certified dairy companies." Food Control 53 (July 2015): 134–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2015.01.023.
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Zayas-Mateo, Ronny Alexander, and Ángel Rafael Martínez-Lorente. "ISO 9001: a vaccine for time of crisis." Measuring Business Excellence 25, no. 3 (February 4, 2021): 287–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/mbe-07-2020-0100.
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Purpose ISO 9001 is applied by hundreds of thousands of companies throughout the world. For this reason, its effect on company results has been extensively studied. However, the results of those studies are inconclusive and sometimes contradictory. More in-depth research, with a new approach, is therefore necessary. The purpose of this paper is to analyse whether ISO 9001-certified companies suffered the effects of the financial and economic crisis of 2007–2008 to a lesser degree than non-certified ones. Design/methodology/approach A set of 179 companies certified by ISO 9001:2008 and 154 non-certified ones were analysed, as well as the accounting figures for net sales and operating income (EBIT: earnings before interest and taxes) from 2004 to 2012. Findings Companies from the industry and services sectors showed different results. Certified industrial companies achieved better outcomes than their non-certified counterparts. However, the deviations in outcomes were not significant for services companies. Research limitations/implications One limitation of this study is that companies’ official results are not always their true results. Another limitation is that having to do with the criteria followed to suppress extreme cases, which is always subjective. Furthermore, the implications of the results could be of use for those managers who are responsible for implementing ISO 9001 and for deciding whether obtaining the ISO 9001 certification would be beneficial to their companies. Originality/value This study constitutes a new approach for the assessment of the benefits of the ISO 9001 certification.
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Sweis, Rateb Jalil, Rawan Ali Saleh, Yousra Sharaireh, and Alireza Moarefi. "An investigation of the satisfaction of project managers and team members." International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 36, no. 5 (May 7, 2019): 708–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijqrm-03-2018-0071.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to compare the job satisfaction levels between International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001-certified and non-ISO 9001-certified project-based companies in Jordan, for project managers (PMs) and project team members (consultants, engineers and architects). Design/methodology/approach The study sample consists of individuals from the aforementioned four roles of ISO 9001-certified and non-ISO 9001-certified companies. A questionnaire survey was used to collect the data from 57 companies. In total, 72 valid questionnaires were returned, yielding a response rate of 92.98 percent. The data obtained were statistically analyzed, and then the independent t-test was used to test the study hypotheses. Findings The results revealed that ISO 9001-certified companies experience higher job satisfaction level for the four roles compared to non-ISO 9001-certified companies. Between the two samples, it was noted that there is a significant difference in the PMs’, consultants’ and engineers’ satisfaction with co-workers and without any remarkable difference in the specific satisfaction. No significant difference between the two samples in general satisfaction was found for PMs and engineers. Finally, no significant difference was found in three satisfaction elements for architects. Research limitations/implications Understanding the linkage between being ISO 9001-certified company and project members’ job satisfaction can provide a new strategic direction for project-based companies’ performance management that can help in achieving superior work outcomes. A small sample size is considered the main limitation of this study. Originality/value This study attempts to fill the knowledge gap that is rarely investigated in the literature, i.e. the link between being ISO 9001-certified company and the level of project members’ job satisfaction.
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Baskoro, Bimmo Dwi, Heri Sapari Kahpi, and Iwan Ridwan. "HUBUNGAN ANTARA MANAJEMEN PENGETAHUAN DAN KEBERLANJUTAN ORGANISASI: PERAN SERTIFIKASI ISO 9001." Jurnal Ilmiah Ekonomi Bisnis 27, no. 1 (2022): 1–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.35760/eb.2022.v27i1.5095.
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The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of the determinants of knowledge management on organizational sustainability. The study also investigated performance differences among ISO 9001 certified and non-certified companies. A total of 156 employees from various private companies in Bekasi were used as samples. The SEM-PLS approach is used to test hypothetical models. Independent sample t-test testing is used to see the difference between ISO 9001 certified and non-certified companies. Based on the results of research it is known that the storage of knowledge plays a key role in the generation of knowledge, sharing, and utilization. Knowledge management has a significant impact on organizational sustainability.
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Jagannathan, Lakshmi. "A Comparative Study on TQM Implementation, among Certified and Noncertified Auto Component Manufacturers." Asia Pacific Business Review 4, no. 4 (October 2008): 75–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/097324700800400407.
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This research paper examines the factors that are critical for the successful implementation of a TQM programme among auto component manufacturers. It draws a comparison between the CSFs (critical success factors) in certified companies and the non-certified companies in India.
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Intakhan, Phaithun. "ABC success: evidence from ISO 9000 certified companies in Thailand." Asian Review of Accounting 22, no. 3 (August 26, 2014): 287–303. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ara-06-2013-0044.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the success of activity-based costing (ABC) implementation by confirmatory factor analysis of ISO 9000 certified companies in Thailand. Design/methodology/approach – A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from key participants, accountant managers in ISO 9000 certified companies. Findings – The study confirmed the six constructs for the sample of 102 key participants. The results indicated that ABC implementation success in the context of ISO 9000 certified companies in Thailand consists of upper-management support, ABC system training, non-accounting ownership, links to quality initiative, adequate resources, and links to performance evaluation. Originality/value – The findings have significant implications for ISO 9000 certified companies which intend to adopt or implement ABC. Past findings on ABC implementation success have a small-sample size so they are of limited usefulness. This research has a larger sample size and more carefully chosen participants and so the generalizations are more acceptable.
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Sujova, Andrea, and Jakub Michal. "Utilisation of a certified wood in wood processing companies in the Czech Republic." New Trends and Issues Proceedings on Humanities and Social Sciences 6, no. 3 (September 18, 2019): 58–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.18844/prosoc.v6i3.4336.
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The present business environment offers a wide scale of production and it is increasingly difficult to find a product standard which can distinguish the producer from competitors. The pressure of lobby groups and legislation arrangements force the society to reflect a need for ecologic and sustainable thinking. The current trend and requirements of EU are the implementation of certified systems and production of wooden products from certified wood. This paper focused on the present situation in the supply of products from certified wood and analyses an exercitation of eco-philosophy in the business of wood processors, the rate of manufacturing of certified wooden products, as well as reasons and benefits of certified production. This paper presents selected results of primary research carried out in Czechia which was focused on the investigation of economic impacts of wood products manufacturing from certified raw wood. All presented results emphasise the need for voluntary market tools with ecologic character.
Keywords: Certification system, certified wood, wood processing, eco philosophy.
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Saputra, Fendi, and Zulkifli Zulkifli. "COMPARATIVE STUDY OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND MARKET PERFORMANCE IN COMPANIES THAT ARE COMMITTED TO ISO 14001 IN THE MINING SECTOR ON THE INDONESIA STOCK EXCHANGE 2009-2014." International Journal of Business, Law, and Education 4, no. 1 (March 14, 2023): 184–200. http://dx.doi.org/10.56442/ijble.v4i1.148.
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This study examines the financial performance and market performance differences between companies certified to ISO 14001 and those not certified to ISO 14001. The management's environmental commitment is measured using the company's ownership of the ISO 14001 certificate. The financial performance is measured by using the Net Profit Margin (NPM), Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), and Return on Assets (ROA), while the market's performance is measured using the Price Earnings Ratio (PER) and the Market to-Book Value (MBV). The study population was a mining company listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange 2009-2014, some 202 companies. The sampling method used was purposive sampling with criteria mining companies from 2009 to 2014, certified ISO 14001 and uncertified ISO 14001; present stock price information, the annual report, and financial statements are complete. Samples are 82 mining companies with a certificate of ISO 14001 and 96 mining companies that do not have a certificate of ISO 14001. Mechanical analysis of data from this study using independent sample t-test. The results showed that the mean financial performance and market performance of companies that are ISO 14001 is higher than those of companies not certified to ISO 14001. There are significant differences in the ratio of Net Profit Margin (NPM), Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), and Market to Book Value (MBV).
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Roberge, Amélie, Luc Bouthillier, and Olivier Boiral. "The influence of forest certification on environmental performance: an analysis of certified companies in the province of Quebec (Canada)." Canadian Journal of Forest Research 41, no. 4 (April 2011): 661–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/x10-236.
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Forest certification is becoming increasingly important in modern forestry. The number of companies that use certification as a marketing tool increases every year. Despite this growing popularity, the influence of certification on the environmental performance of certified companies is still unclear. Thus, the objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between the environmental performance of companies and their participation in a forest certification process. A qualitative approach was used to establish this relationship. Analysis shows that it is difficult to clearly define improvement in environmental performance. Nevertheless, participants in this study believe that becoming certified had a positive influence on their company. Results also show that changes brought by certification vary by standard. It was also shown that forest certification can provide credibility and competiveness to certified companies.
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Salindal, Normia Akmad. "Halal certification compliance and its effects on companies’ innovative and market performance." Journal of Islamic Marketing 10, no. 2 (June 10, 2019): 589–605. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jima-04-2018-0080.
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Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify the effect of halal certification on innovative and market business performance of halal-certified food companies in the Philippines. Through this empirical study, halal-registered and about-to-register companies would have a wider perspective and a realistic view on what to expect from halal certification. The study also hopes to enrich halal certification literature and contribute further to the better understanding of the relationship between halal certification and the business performance. Design/methodology/approach This empirical study primarily uses a quantitative approach in analyzing the relationship between halal certification and the business performance in terms of innovative and market performance. The primary data are gathered through a survey involving 211 food companies (141 halal-certified and 70 non-halal-certified). The results are analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis, structural equation modeling and independent sample t-test. Findings First, the analysis highlights that halal certification significantly affects innovative performance of halal-certified food companies. Second, the improvements in innovative performance lead to market performance improvements. Third, innovative performance fully mediates the relationship between halal certification and market performance. Finally, halal-certified food companies and non-halal-certified food companies have significant difference in terms of innovative performance and market performance. Research limitations/implications First, the population of this study consisted of only food companies in the Philippines listed in the Bureau of Product and Standard. Second, only the respective quality management representatives of the responding companies were the main respondent. Third, the samples used are from Philippines only. Therefore, the ability to generalize the reported results to all types of industry is restricted. To generalize the results of this study, additional research is desired to test the suggested model in various countries where Muslims are minority. Practical implications Understanding the impact of halal certification and its business value through empirical study should provide “about to be registered organizations” a wider perspective and a realistic view on what to expect after halal certification. It will provide factual evidences that may aid halal-certified companies in decision-making with respect to halal certification and whether it complicates or compliments their organizations’ business. Originality/value To the best of the author’s knowledge, no research has yet been conducted to investigate the impact of halal certification on business performance in the Philippines. This study, therefore, fills the gap in the research area. Through this empirical study, halal-registered and about-to-register organizations would have a wider perspective and a realistic view on what to expect from halal certification.
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Baker, H. Kent, Imad Jabbouri, and Chaimae Dyaz. "Corporate finance practices in Morocco." Managerial Finance 43, no. 8 (August 14, 2017): 865–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/mf-12-2016-0359.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine corporate finance practices in the frontier market of Morocco and compare the practices used by Moroccan companies to those in other countries. It focuses primarily on capital budgeting and real options. The study also examines whether corporate finance practices used in Morocco are consistent with more theoretically superior techniques. Design/methodology/approach The study uses a mail questionnaire to gather data from chief financial officers and other senior executives of Casablanca Stock Exchange (CSE) listed companies. Findings Moroccan managers generally view the internal rate of return, accounting rate of return, and payback method as more important than the theoretically superior net present value. Few of the responding firms use real options when making capital budgeting decisions. They tend to use less sophisticated techniques to evaluate investment opportunities and calculate the cost of capital than their counterparts in developed countries. The most frequently used techniques by CSE-listed companies to estimate the cost of equity capital are the cost of debt plus an equity risk premium and the accounting return on equity. CSE-listed companies rely heavily on management’s subjective judgment to estimate cash flows. Research limitations/implications Despite a 40 percent response rate, the number of responses did not permit examining whether differences in firm size, industry, educational background, and other characteristics affect the results. Although non-response bias is a potential limitation, test results show no statistically significant differences between the responding and non-responding companies on any of the five characteristics analyzed. These findings lessen concern about potential non-response bias. Given that the findings relate to a frontier market, they are most likely generalizable to similar countries in the Middle East and North Africa region. Practical implications The findings may be useful to various parties including corporate managers, boards of directors, and financial analysts. Given that investment decisions affect shareholder wealth, understanding the practices used by corporate managers is crucial in deciding what projects to undertake. This research raises awareness for management to review their corporate finance practices, compare them with their peers, and examine whether these techniques are aligned with proper allocation of resources and value maximization. Social implications Overall, the findings imply that Moroccan firms have room to improve their corporate finance practices. Failing to do so could have serious implications ranging from the inefficient allocation of resources in the economy to the destruction of shareholder value. Originality/value To the authors’ knowledge, this is the most comprehensive study using survey methodology to investigate corporate finance practices in Morocco. It provides new insights on such topics as capital budgeting, capital structure, cost of capital estimation, and real option techniques.
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Pang, Joseph, and Chris Mähler. "Certified Quality." Mechanical Engineering 136, no. 02 (February 1, 2014): 40–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.2014-feb-2.
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This article discusses various aspects of a new ASME program that seeks to support a robust global supply chain for the nuclear industry. Under the program, an ASME audit team will assess a company’s quality assurance program. It will make an accurate assessment of a supplier’s capability in implementing its QA program in compliance with the NQA-1 standard and will issue a certificate affirming that the company has been found in compliance. Safeguards are in place for companies to receive a fair and unbiased evaluation. Conflicts of interest are removed by having the ASME Conformity Assessment Department develop and administer the program. The ASME audit team will visit all locations where the nuclear quality assurance program is being implemented and will require a company to implement or demonstrate all aspects of its program. The review of the supplier’s QA manual and the on-site audit will be the basis of the team’s report in conveying to ASME the company’s capabilities, knowledge, and understanding of its program and of the ASME NQA-1 standard.
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Perera, Priyan, Rajitha Lakshan Rupasinghe, Devin Weerasekera, Richard Vlosky, and Rangika Bandara. "Revisiting Forest Certification in Sri Lanka: The Forest Management and Export Wood-Based Manufacturing Sector Perspectives." Forests 13, no. 2 (January 25, 2022): 179. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f13020179.
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There are discussions and debates surrounding forest certification in developing countries. In this study, we surveyed 50 forest-based companies in Sri Lanka (43 wood-based manufacturers and 7 plantation companies) to ascertain their participation in forest certification, current and future forest certification trends, as well as their satisfaction with the performance of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification in its economic, environmental, and social aspects, using an importance–performance analysis (IPA). Study results indicate that certified companies typically focus on exports and supplying raw materials for value-added exporters. The customer demand/signaling mechanism appears to be the primary driver of FSC certification in Sri Lanka. Forest certification was found to be helpful for companies to access new markets, keep market share, and sell products in existing markets. Results further indicate that price premiums for FSC-certified products exist, though they may not always be significant. However, certification positively influences sales volume and reduces business risks via securing continuous orders from the buyers. The IPA results further indicate that FSC certification has substantially improved company images by positioning certified companies as socially responsible businesses, while helping to create better business stakeholder relationships. FSC certification was found to have weak links in improving on-the-ground environmental performances of certified companies. Study findings have implications for the FSC certification scheme and independent certifiers, enabling them to identify the areas of FSC certification with significant performance gaps.
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Mustapha, AitKassi, ChegriBadre Eddine, and Hinti Said. "SOLVENCY REGULATION ANALYSIS OF INSURANCE COMPANIES IN MOROCCO." International Journal of Advanced Research 5, no. 8 (August 31, 2017): 1274–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/ijar01/5181.
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ARIF, Sewa Omed Omer, Metin MERCAN, and Iasha MURVANIDZE. "Motivations of Firms Being ISO 9001 Certified and Benefits they Received after the Certification: A Case Study in Kurdistan Region of Iraq." Journal of Business 11, no. 1 (June 21, 2022): 24–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.31578/job.v11i1.198.
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The purpose of the current paper was to elaborate the main motivations that ISO 9001 certified companies in Kurdistan Region of Iraq when they applied for the certification. Secondly, the benefits they obtained after being certified were elucidated. The data was collected from the 96 ISO 9001 certified companies in the region. Initially, we conducted a descriptive statistic to understand the main motivations of the companies. Secondly, with the same methodology, benefits they obtained were identified. Lastly, correlation analysis was conducted in order to understand the relations between motivations and benefits. The results shown that companies which had initial motivation of winning tender, because tender required the certification, making good relations with government, and getting tenders from the government departments failed to have strong benefits from the certification. Besides, the organizations which obtained certification for marketing strategies became successful in their sales and market shares. It shows that ISO 9001 certification attracts attentions of customers positively in the region.
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Djekic, Ilija, Andreja Rajkovic, Nikola Tomic, Nada Smigic, and Radomir Radovanovic. "Environmental management effects in certified Serbian food companies." Journal of Cleaner Production 76 (August 2014): 196–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2014.04.062.
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Lee, Jun-won. "Comparative Analysis for Survival Period of SMEs According to Innovation Certification Type." Korean Production and Operations Management Society 34, no. 2 (May 31, 2023): 165–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.32956/kopoms.2023.34.2.165.
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In terms of survival period, it was analyzed whether there was a significant difference according to the type of innovation certification (venture certification, inno-biz certification and main-biz certification). The event was defined as overdue equivalent to default, and the survival period was calculated. Based on the year of innovation certification, the work experience, number of employees, financial status, and composition by industry of innovation certified SMEs were set as control variables. As a result of the analysis, it was confirmed that there was a significant difference in the survival period depending on the type of innovation certification even when the control variables were considered. Inno-biz certified companies and main-biz certified companies had a 31.2% and 29.3% reduction in overdue risk, respectively, compared to venture certified companies. Therefore, it is necessary to differentiate innovation certification benefits by considering the life cycle of a company. In addition, it was concluded that there is a need to strengthen the connection between certifications, such as providing additional benefits when converting innovation certification.
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Hashem, Saja, Afraa Ali, and Haider Haider. "The Impact of Forensic Accounting Techniques in Detecting Financial Fraud "Survey Study of The Opinions of Certified Accountants in Syria"." STEPS in BUSINESS EXCELLENCE 2, no. 1 (2023): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.61706/sbexc12003.
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of forensic accounting techniques used by certified accountants in detecting financial fraud in the companies they audit. The data was collected from primary sources based on a questionnaire distributed to (120) certified accountants who are practicing the profession for the year 2023 and are allowed to audit financial companies in Syria. The results showed a statistically significant impact of the forensic accounting techniques (financial ratio analysis - trend analysis - data mining - critical point audit - relative size theory) used by the certified accountant in detecting financial fraud in Syria. The ability of forensic accounting techniques reached 18.5% in detecting financial fraud according to the opinions of certified accountants in Syria. It also showed a positive and statistically significant effect of the forensic accounting techniques used by the certified accountant in detecting financial fraud in Syria after controlling years of experience. The percentage of explained variance increased from (18.5%) to (25.3%).
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Bouazza, Yassine, Azza Lajjam, and Btissam Dkhissi. "Green Manufacturing and Environmental Sustainability Case of Morocco." Advanced Engineering Forum 50 (September 6, 2023): 125–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/p-gqir1s.
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With The emerging environmental concern of the public, as well as the implementation of governmental regulations, enabling the control of the environmental impact of production activities, companies are developing strategies to achieve more sustainable operations. In fact, over the last years, there has been growing pressure on organizations to manage their operations in a responsible manner to improve their environmental performance. Which has motivated companies to implement sustainable operations. In this context, Green Manufacturing can make a positive contribution to the environmental performance of organizations. Thus, the main objective of this paper is to identify Green Manufacturing and its impact on sustainable performance with some examples of companies that have integrated these sustainable practices in their process, and analyze their impact with a focus on the Moroccan industry. The survey includes 50 different automotive companies shows how they are carrying out green manufacturing and environmental practices.
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Texeira Quirós, Joaquín, and Maria do Rosário Fernandes Justino. "A comparative analysis between certified and non-certified companies through the quality management system." International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 30, no. 9 (October 7, 2013): 958–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijqrm-04-2011-0059.
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Arrafiki, Imane, and Loubna Barmaki. "The importance of adopting corporate social responsibility to protect the environment in Morocco: Exploratory research." E3S Web of Conferences 412 (2023): 01019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202341201019.
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Climatic hazards are becoming increasingly worrying in Morocco and elsewhere, leading to serious socio-economic and especially environmental effects, such as the drought that has become severe in Morocco, water stress, and climate change. Throughout our reserach work, we aim :to evaluate the degree of impact of CSR strategy adoption in protecting the environment, in Moroccan companies. Moreover, we have the goals of raising awareness among workers and owners of Moroccan companies about our subject, and also discovering the main points and recommendations to develop the current situation of CSR adoption in Morocco, in order to protect our environment. Accordingly, we conducted a 17-question survey to study the impact of CSR adoption by Moroccan companies on environmental protection. However, we have identified a number of dysfunctions to which we have proposed participative solutions, mobilizing our entire population’s opinions and suggestions. Consequently, we synthetise the growing interest of CSR strategy adoption by companies. However there is a number of challenges that these companies have to face if they are to increase the contribution of their CSR strategy effectively to the environmental protection, such as raising awareness of the importance of CSR adoption in environment protection.
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Akdim, Hamid. "Internationalisation Des PME De La Région Fès Meknès (Maroc) : Cartographie Des Liens Et Tendances Actuelles." European Scientific Journal, ESJ 13, no. 2 (January 31, 2017): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.19044/esj.2017.v13n2p1.
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Globalization is not a recent phenomenon in the social sciences. The advocates argue that companies of all sizes are increasingly integrating into globalization processes. In Morocco, as in other countries, this phenomenon affects several aspects and manifests in several forms. In this paper, we analyze the impact on the mapping of links and the exchange of trade flows between firms in the Fez Meknes region (Morocco) and their foreign companies. The aim is to study the applicability of the concept of "psychic distance", particularly the importance of geographical, cultural, institutional and legislative distance in the choice of foreign partner companies.
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Murmura, Federica, and Laura Bravi. "Developing a Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy in India Using the SA 8000 Standard." Sustainability 12, no. 8 (April 24, 2020): 3481. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12083481.
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In today’s global markets, issues related to Corporate Social Responsibility have greater importance on business performance, and international standards are defined as tools for companies to internalize their sustainability requests. The aim of this paper is to understand how the Social Accountability 8000 (SA 8000) standard is managed by developing countries, focusing on Indian certified companies, analyzing, in detail, of the motivations and benefits that prompted them to certification and barriers to its implementation. The research is based on a qualitative multiple case study. A total number of six companies participated in the research. The study showed that one of the main reasons for Indian companies of being SA 8000 certified is the willingness to satisfy the request for greater transparency on the part of stakeholders and the market in general. The study shows that by certifying SA 8000, Indian textile companies want to be promoters of a more sustainable and ethical way of doing business. The value of the research lies in the decision to focus on the Indian market, and in the textile sector, since India is the first country with the largest number of SA 8000 certified companies among developing countries and its textile industry is relevant all around the world.
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Kumar, Praveen, and Mohammad Firoz. "Accounting for certified emission reductions (CERs) in India." Meditari Accountancy Research 28, no. 2 (October 18, 2019): 365–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/medar-01-2019-0428.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the certified emission reduction (CERs) disclosure and reporting practices followed by Indian firms. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on all 131 Indian firms who received the CERs under the CDM of UNFCCC. The content analysis is being used to examine the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of CERs within the financial statements. Findings The study found that there is generally no uniformity of accounting for CERs. The firms adopted a diversity of accounting practices. More specifically, majority of companies (40.46 per cent) recognised CERs as the other income; a very high non-disclosure rate (91.60 per cent) for valuation of CERs inventories was found as only four companies (3.05 per cent) provided accounting treatment for CERs inventories at lower of cost or net realisable value followed by three companies (2.29 per cent) accounted for these inventories at Net realisable value at the end of the reporting period; similarly, a very high non-disclosure rate (92.36 per cent) for how companies account for expenses incurred in earning these credits was found. Research limitations/implications The study will be useful for a wide array of audiences ranging from accounting standard setter to the auditors. The present analysis is based on secondary data, as we examined only annual reports of the sample companies to know how they recognise their earned CERs within the financial statements. So, we did not cover the opinions of various key persons of companies like an accountant, auditors etc. which could be a limitation of this study in validating CERs disclosure practices followed by the Indian firms. Originality/value To the best of the author's knowledge, the present study is a first of its kind to analyse the carbon credit disclosure practices in the context of a developing country.
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Alnavis, Noviana Bayu, Dwi Nowo Martono, and Udi Syahnoedi Hamzah. "Recommendations for Improving the ISO 14001 Certification Based on the Company’s Perception Analysis of the Certification Obstacles and Benefits." JURNAL KESEHATAN LINGKUNGAN 13, no. 3 (July 31, 2021): 132. http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/jkl.v13i3.2021.132-141.
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Introduction: Environmental management systems (EMS) were used commonly by companies to control industrial impacts and support environmental sustainability. In achieving SDG’s indicators to focuses on improving sustainable practices in the company environment, the government faces a tough challenge in increasing ISO 14001 certified companies. This study aimed to analyze the barriers and benefits of ISO 14001 certification in the industrial sector and recommend encouraging companies to carry out ISO 14001 certification. Methods: This study used a descriptive analysis method to identify the perception of ISO 14001 certified company practitioners of the certification barriers and benefits. Through survey questionnaires, data collection was conducted to 83 ISO14001 certified companies with a response rate of 49.4%. Results and Discussion: The main barrier in performing the ISO 14001 was the cost of implementation and certification. The highest benefit of ISO 14001 certification was to improve the company's image. A total of 83% of the companies believed that the benefits of ISO 14001 certification outweighed the costs incurred. Conclusion: The companies did not have significant barriers in conducting the ISO 14001 certification and classified into the medium category. The ISO 14001 certification could provide environmental sustainability, social, market, and economic benefits. The government needs to support the interest of companies in conducting the ISO 14001 implementation by overcoming the obstacles and maximizing the benefits.
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Moumin, Imad. "Corporate governance in Morocco: a literature review." Emirati Journal of Business, Economics, & Social Studies 3, no. 1 (February 27, 2024): 42–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.54878/rc4kw781.
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Gaps in governance mechanisms or an inadequate capital structure are likely to lead to substantial problems, such as conflicts of interest, inefficient resource allocation and financial instability. This article is of major importance to various stakeholders, including investors, regulators, and economic decision-makers in Morocco. It provides fundamental insights for improving the financial performance of listed companies, with an emphasis on establishing good governance and capital management practices. In short, this study takes a holistic approach, aiming to enrich our understanding of the factors influencing the financial health of listed Moroccan companies. It makes a significant contribution by informing stakeholders about governance and capital management practices conducive to sustainable financial performance.
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I, KARUNA. "A Study on Working Capital Management in Automotive chassis Manufacturing Pvt Ltd." INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT 08, no. 05 (May 16, 2024): 1–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.55041/ijsrem34012.
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The effective management of working capital is crucial for all companies. Key elements of working capital management include days sales outstanding (DSO), days inventory outstanding (DIO), days payable outstanding (DPO), and cash conversion cycle (CCC). A study conducted on 332 Czech companies, 20 of which were certified by the EFQM (European Foundation for Quality Management) Model, investigated how these components of working capital management impact a company's profitability. Two regression models were utilized for testing - pooled regression and maximum likelihood estimation (MLE). The results indicated that all components of working capital management have a negative effect on profitability. Interestingly, the interaction between EFQM certified companies and working capital components had a positive impact on profitability, suggesting a beneficial relationship between these components and profitability for certified firms. However, it was found that receiving a quality certificate/award from the EFQM Excellence Model actually decreased a company's profitability. Keywords Working capital, Firm profitability CCC, EFQM, Czech firms
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Murayama, Anju, Sae Kamamoto, Hiroaki Saito, Kohki Yamada, Divya Bhandari, Iori Shoji, Hanano Mamada, et al. "Pharmaceutical Payments to Japanese Board-Certified Infectious Disease Specialists: A Four-Year Retrospective Analysis of Payments from 92 Pharmaceutical Companies between 2016 and 2019." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19, no. 12 (June 16, 2022): 7417. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19127417.
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Backgrounds: Conflict of interest with pharmaceutical companies is one of the most concerned issues in infectious diseases. However, there is a lack of whole picture of detailed payments in Japan. Methods: This retrospective study assessed financial relationships between pharmaceutical companies and all infectious disease specialists board-certified by the Japanese Association for Infectious Disease, using publicly disclosed payment data from 92 major pharmaceutical companies. Descriptive analyses were conducted for the payments. Payment trends were examined by the generalized estimating equations. Results: Of 1614 board-certified infection disease specialists, 1055 (65.4%) received a total of $17,784,070 payments, corresponding to 21,680 contracts between 2016 and 2019. The mean ± SD and median (interquartile range: IQR) were $16,857 ± $45,010 and $3183 ($938–$11,250) in payments. All board executive members of Japanese Association of Infectious Disease received higher payments averaging $163,792. There were no significant changes in payments per specialist (annual change rate: −1.4% [95% CI: −4.7–2.3%], p = 0.48) and prevalence of specialists with payments (annual change rate: −1.4% [95% CI: −3.1–0.2%], p = 0.093) over the four years. Conclusion: There were substantial financial relationships between pharmaceutical companies and board-certified infectious disease specialists in Japan. Furthermore, high ranked specialists such as those in the executive board had stronger financial ties with the companies.
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ADRAOUI, Hayat EL. "The Effect of HR Practices on Business Performance in Morocco: An Application of the Universalist Approach." Information Management and Business Review 10, no. 3 (October 13, 2018): 6–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.22610/imbr.v10i3.2459.
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The role of HRM in improving business competitiveness is recognized. The scientific literature has several theoretical approaches through which some authors have attempted to validate this hypothesis. The objective of this study is to verify if the companies most successful in Morocco are distinguished by their HR practices under the Universalist approach. We quantitatively analyze the returns of a panel of 92 national and multinational companies in Morocco. A context far unexplored by management researchers. These companies operate, since the 80s, in a context of strong competition due to the globalization of markets. The results are used to validate the Universalist perspective and argue the scope of certain HR practices in this context.
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Barradas, José, and Paulo Sampaio. "ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025." International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 34, no. 3 (March 6, 2017): 406–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijqrm-03-2014-0032.
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Purpose According to the ISO 9001 standard, all the certified companies should calibrate their measuring equipment. By doing so, companies can guarantee, with rigor and quality, its measurement and use reliable data for monitoring the quality of their products. However, a metrology laboratory is not required to have an ISO 9001 certification or ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. At this moment, there are companies with their quality management systems certified according to the ISO 9001 standard which have metrology laboratories to make internal checks of their measuring equipment. On the other hand, there are companies with ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratories. Finally, there are companies that have their QMS certified according to ISO 9001 and also their metrology laboratory accredited by ISO/IEC 17025. In this case the metrology laboratory must comply with the requirements of both standards. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to analyze the level of importance of the ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 standards from the perspective of a metrology laboratory. Design/methodology/approach The research methodology used to conduct this research was supported in case studies that had been carried out in nine metrology laboratories. The information was gathered based on semi-structured interviews. Findings After an analysis and discussion over the data obtained, the authors verified that the impact on customer perception is significantly positive, if the metrology laboratory is simultaneous certified and accredited. Originality/value From the laboratories perspective, the issue analyzed in this paper is of the utmost importance and the aim is to give the contribution in order to clarify this kind of organizations of which could be the best option for their context.
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Bachrane, Mostafa, Jamila El Alami, and Mostafa Hanoune. "Economic Intelligence Information and Process in Shipping Companies in Morocco." Journal of Information Technology Research 8, no. 2 (April 2015): 50–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jitr.2015040104.
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This article presents the results of a survey conducted in 2014-2015 on the practices of economic intelligence within a population of 100 shipping companies in the area of TangerMed. The research objective is to check whether information management strategy and economic intelligence exists in these types of companies, and how to exploit internal and external information of the different actors in the same business in order to prevent risks, seize opportunities and to anticipate threats. Such type of companies lives in a context of economic struggle where they try to protect their status and promote their development. The research seeks to present practical situations and provide clear recommendations to resolve the difficulties threatening their existence on a daily basis. Data elicited from the respondents provide reliable results thanks to a well targeted sampling of interviewees. The activities of shipping companies are divided into four categories: shipping agents, ships' consignees, freight forwarders and forwarding agents. TangerMed area was chosen on the basis of the high concentration of shipping companies attracted by competitive advantages of the bustling port hub. The analysis of questionnaires revealed that 27 interviewees did not respond to questions knowing that the results discussed are derived from 73 questionnaires. It appears that the need for economic intelligence is an emerging concept in these types of companies, despite the considerable need to it. EI provides a number of advantages, in terms of organization, competitiveness and process. This study aims to increase knowledge of these type of companies. The approach is descriptive and explanatory, and thus allows room for the evaluation of the spread and ownership of the concept.
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Halis, Muhsin, and Ahmet Oztas. "Quality cost analysis in IS0‐9000‐certified Turkish companies." Managerial Auditing Journal 17, no. 1/2 (February 2002): 101–4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02686900210412315.
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Kammoun, Raoudha, and Belaid Aouni. "ISO 9000 adoption in Tunisia: experiences of certified companies." Total Quality Management & Business Excellence 24, no. 3-4 (April 2013): 259–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14783363.2012.669548.
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Murmura, Federica, and Laura Bravi. "Empirical evidence about ISO 9001 and ISO 9004 in Italian companies." TQM Journal 29, no. 5 (October 9, 2017): 650–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/tqm-11-2016-0097.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the experience of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 certified companies, examining their motivations to introduce the standard and their perceived benefits and barriers. In parallel, the research investigated the knowledge and perception of ISO 9004 guideline, analyzing if it could give an added value to certified companies. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire was proposed by e-mail to 2,581 Italian ISO 9001 certified companies from January 18 to March 31, 2016; 522 companies participated to the survey. Findings Companies of different size have been driven by different motivations to certification, reaching different types of benefits, while both large and small ones perceived the greater bureaucratization as an obstacle. The ISO 9004 standard is little known and applied among Italian companies, but the ones which adopted it benefited from it. Research limitations/implications A limitation may be derived from the fact that the sample was composed only of Italian companies, although this effect was to understand perceptions and trends of these international standards in the Italian reality. Practical implications Analyzing perceived advantages and disadvantages of ISO 9001 and 9004 could be crucial for managers to understand if their joint use is the right strategy to gain competitiveness in the reference markets. Originality/value Compared to previous studies in which ISO 9001 was evaluated as a stand-alone standard, the research made a comparative evaluation with ISO 9004, as ISO considers them to be “consistent pair of standards,” covering the literature gap about the effectiveness of the joint use of them.
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Vaz Ferreira, José Manuel Bernardo. "The effects of legal certification of accounts on company performance: The Portuguese case." Corporate Governance and Organizational Behavior Review 3, no. 1 (2019): 8–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cgobr_v3_i1_p1.
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Portuguese legislation provides that limited liability companies be required to certify their accounts if for two consecutive years they meet the requirements of article 262 of the companies’ code. The research question and the purpose of this study are to know the main changes in the economic and financial performance of a sample of limited liability companies after having their accounts certified by a statutory auditor. Besides descriptive statistics, the analysis was conducted using Shapiro-Wilcoxon’s non-parametric tests for paired samples to determine the truth of the hypotheses. In general, most of the indicators showed a positive evolution over the period in which the companies started to have certified accounts. The analysis of the results suggests that the mandatory appointment of a statutory auditor, in general, led to a positive evolution in the economic and financial indicators, despite little statistical significance.
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Lamyaa, Riad, Dekri Meriam, and Touili Karima. "Dividend Pay-out Policy and Share Price: A Atudy of Listed Firms in Morocco." European Scientific Journal, ESJ 19, no. 4 (February 28, 2023): 28. http://dx.doi.org/10.19044/esj.2023.v19n4p28.
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The main purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between dividend policy and financial performance in Morocco stock market. The panel data regression method is used to analyze the relationship of share price with dividend per share. This study presumes that dividend policy has an effect on the share price in Morocco. Also, it assumes that companies that pay dividends tend to have a higher financial performance than those that do not. On the other hand, companies that do not distribute dividends are more indebted and have a smaller size compared to distributors. The results of the econometric analysis conducted indicate that the dividends distributed and the profits are found to be significantly positive for the financial performance of Moroccan companies.