In an era of great skepticism and distrust, companies’ ESG performances are under ever-increasing scrutiny. Stakeholders urging companies to integrate goals into their business strategic plans, practices, value chains. Drawing upon a sample publicly listed manufacturing in China from 2009 2021, this study aims investigate the relationships between performance corporate values, especially mediating role financing constraints moderating effect R&D investment intensity. Findings show that...

Abstract The aim of the research is to reveal role internal motivations in mechanism driving corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy construction corporations. A framework was constructed based on neo‐institutional theory, and measurement scales were developed through interviews. Questionnaire surveys hierarchical regression analysis carried out verify a sample huge Chinese results mediating moderating roles ethical leadership, managerial moral motivation, autonomy CSR strategy, which...

Construction project managers (CPMs) of contractors experience a great deal stress. In this study, the authors used job burnout as core indicator chronic psychological stress CPMs. Based on demand-resource model, theoretical framework was proposed to investigate causal path CPMs, especially role organizational justice. A questionnaire with presurvey developed referencing various psychometric and behavior scales. Then, in 2017, survey conducted throughout China through face-to-face...

The performance of expatriate construction professionals (EXCPs) has become increasingly critical for the success international projects. This study investigated role job burnout and cross-cultural adjustment in predicting EXCPs' performance. Drawing on demands-resources model, a comprehensive framework was developed to illustrate relationships among cultural intelligence, stressors, management practices, adjustment, burnout, Data were collected through survey Chinese EXCPs working various...

Purpose Young construction project management practitioners (CPMPs) have unique, complex, and notable occupational mental health problems. However, there were few studies about the intervention for of CPMPs, traditional modes often failed to achieve significant effects. Therefore, this study aims propose a new effective method. Design/methodology/approach Job crafting was used design an experiment. A total 72 CPMPs participated in 10-week randomized controlled trial China. Descriptive...

Purpose The declining attractiveness of construction industry to the new-generation onsite professionals (OCPs) in China can be result insufficient supply what they desire at work. There is a lack studies that make clear work values this cohort and fit between their value preferences job supplies. Therefore, purpose study address issue. Design/methodology/approach This focused on Chinese OCPs. Work supplies were measured by two rounds questionnaire surveys. Factor analysis was implemented...

Most current studies on the mental health of construction project management professionals (CPMPs) are conducted from a negative psychological perspective, lacking comprehensive understanding positive–negative interwoven mechanism. This study developed dual-process model CPMPs to explore mechanisms among five variables: family-supportive supervisor behavior (FSSB), work–family conflict, enrichment, job burnout, and work engagement. We large-scale questionnaire survey Chinese CPMPs. A total...

Purpose Besides ensuring traditional project objectives, expatriate construction professionals (EXCPs) working on international projects face challenges adapting to unfamiliar environments with varying standards, work practices and cultural values. This puts them at a high risk of job burnout. Thus, this study aims investigate the antecedents outcomes EXCPs' burnout in industry. Design/methodology/approach Based Job demands-resource model (JD-R), theoretical framework was developed....

Purpose With the rise in international construction projects, addressing psychological health concerns of expatriate professionals (EXCPs) has become paramount importance. Therefore, this study aims to identify and evaluate effective intervention measures promote optimal well-being overseas working environments. Design/methodology/approach Intervention were identified through a comprehensive literature review. Subsequently, using case Chinese contractors, data collected via quantitative...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine Chinese firms’ long-term value creation derived from cross-border mergers and acquisitions (CBMAs). Design/methodology/approach authors collected a sample 140 CBMAs conducted by firms listed in Shenzhen Shanghai stock markets between 1997 2010. Long-horizon event study methodology was used test hypotheses. Findings find gain CBMAs. In particular, the that tend more targets developed countries, state-owned are capable gaining than private...

The safety and performance of shield tunnel structures are essential for metro operations. Therefore, a scientific assessment the health structure is required during its service life. Although affected by complex factors, these factors change over time, so does structure. This study introduced data-driven method based on Knowledge Graph (KG) to fully assess evolution characteristics historical data. First, adopted Neo4j as storage system, thus establishing KG containing data from...

Developing countries and with economies in transition have varying experiences enforcing their national environmental law. China's judicial interpretations legislation on protection established the rules that shift burden of proof for causation tort litigation. However, this study 513 court decisions from people's courts at different levels China shows although usually refer to or quote proof, most cases victim-plaintiffs still bear liability prove whether causal relationship exists between...

Abstract A composite insulation material crossing frame has been designed to meet the safety requirements of transmission line construction. The upper part is made materials, which consist modified polyurethane and reinforced fibers. bottom steel components, with a modular design that can be assembled according actual needs. This article presents mechanical performance analysis under different wind loads. Through finite element analysis, meets specifications. structure reasonable, safe,...

Much research has been done on construction safety cost. However it is always a qualitative level, little quantitative done, especially the cost of water conservancy project. In this paper, by combined use grey correlation model and optimal which under dialectical understanding, dynamic management project given level. The result using an earth rock excavation diversion channel shows that practical directive sense enterprises.