Minna Saunila
Biographic Data
| ID | 6585002 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Minna Saunila |
| GIVEN NAMES | Minna |
| FAMILY NAME | Saunila |
| SIGNATURE | SAUNILA M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8952-6102 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 30 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 12 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Empowering Sustainability Through Technologies
Digital transformation, driven by advanced technologies including social media, mobile technology, analytics, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things, can potentially integrate sustainability into corporate practices and enhance resource efficiency, employee well‐being, and economic performance. This study examines how digital capabilities and ambition affect sustainability performance, highlighting the moderating roles of market competition …
Transformation Management and Sustainability Performance
The purpose of this study is to investigate how transformation management affects the sustainability performance of companies and whether the enabling and controlling uses of management control systems (MCSs) mediate the relationship between a company's transformation management and sustainability performance in small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs). The analysis revealed that the controlling use of MCSs strongly advances transformation mana…
Managing Social Sustainability With IoT Implementation
This study contributes to the understanding of the connections between Internet of Things (IoT) implementation, performance measurement and management (PMM), and social sustainability. Among the widely utilized technologies characterizing Industry 5.0, the IoT enables social sustainability through equal access to various resources, without any limitations regardless of the location. On the other hand, the literature has already demonstrated that …
Business digitalisation as a driver of environmental and economic sustainability in micro, small, and medium‐sized enterprises
In this study, we examine the direct relationship between business digitalisation and improvements in economic sustainability, as well as the potential mediating role of environmental sustainability. We also examine the potential role of company size as a moderating variable in these relationships. We gathered data from micro, small and medium‐sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Finland. Contrary to initial expectations, our findings reveal that there i…
Exploring the Effect of E-Business Operations on E-Business Performance
Extant research on service operations has called for investigating the link between e-retailers’ e-business operations and e-business performance. In addition to investigating this link, this study examined whether such links are moderated by an e-retailer’s responsiveness to the supplier. Since, as previous studies have shown, web store suppliers play an essential role in e-retailers’ value creation, it is important to study how the cooperation …
Towards a comprehensive framework to analyse the benefits of openness for sustainability‐oriented innovation
This study systematically reviews the scientific literature on the role of open innovation in addressing current and emerging societal and environmental challenges. To do so, we analysed the what , how , who and why of integrating external partners for sustainability purposes. We found a clear predominance of open innovation mechanisms to develop environmental innovations rather than innovations focused on a triple bottom line. We identified at l…
The effects of soft total quality management on the sustainable development of SMEs
This study investigates the soft total quality management (soft TQM) dimensions that affect the environmental and social sustainability of Finnish small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs), considering the company‘s business, size, and possible certificates as control variables. Sustainable business has been found to be key to the success of companies, so investing in it is essential for companies. With the help of extensive literature research, …
Digital twins’ impact on organizational control
Purpose This study examines the connection between different digital-twin characteristics and organizational control. Specifically, the study aims to examine whether the digital-twin characteristics exploration, guidance and gamification will affect formal and social control. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on an analysis of survey results from 139 respondents comprising applied university students who use digital twins. Findings T…
Sustainable innovation among small businesses
This study aimed to identify the internal and external environments of a company that affect sustainable innovation in such small enterprises by examining the circumstances under which small enterprises are likely to engage in sustainable innovation. The results of this study demonstrate that companies with high levels of digital orientation in their operations contributed more to sustainable innovation than those without such high levels. In add…
The importance of sustainability engagement in small businesses supplier collaboration
Sustainability engagement is suggested to increase future company value. Collaboration between companies can assist them to become more sustainable. Even though collaboration can be seen as instrumental in developing more sustainable companies, the rise of e‐business has changed the game in terms of attaining high performance. Thus, this study investigates the relations among supplier collaboration, sustainability, and market performance in the c…
Sustainability as a driver of green innovation investment and exploitation
Sustainable development
This study deals with sustainable development from a triple bottom‐line perspective, including the economic, social, and environmental dimensions. Specifically, this study investigates whether various sustainability factors are related to small businesses' intentions to exploit open sustainability, which is described as meeting sustainability challenges through the exploitation of internal and external initiatives. Empirical data were collected f…
Sustainable development
This study deals with sustainable development from a triple bottom‐line perspective, including the economic, social, and environmental dimensions. Specifically, this study investigates whether various sustainability factors are related to small businesses' intentions to exploit open sustainability, which is described as meeting sustainability challenges through the exploitation of internal and external initiatives. Empirical data were collected f…
Sustainable innovation among small businesses
This study aimed to identify the internal and external environments of a company that affect sustainable innovation in such small enterprises by examining the circumstances under which small enterprises are likely to engage in sustainable innovation. The results of this study demonstrate that companies with high levels of digital orientation in their operations contributed more to sustainable innovation than those without such high levels. In add…
The importance of sustainability engagement in small businesses supplier collaboration
Sustainability engagement is suggested to increase future company value. Collaboration between companies can assist them to become more sustainable. Even though collaboration can be seen as instrumental in developing more sustainable companies, the rise of e‐business has changed the game in terms of attaining high performance. Thus, this study investigates the relations among supplier collaboration, sustainability, and market performance in the c…
Business digitalisation as a driver of environmental and economic sustainability in micro, small, and medium‐sized enterprises
In this study, we examine the direct relationship between business digitalisation and improvements in economic sustainability, as well as the potential mediating role of environmental sustainability. We also examine the potential role of company size as a moderating variable in these relationships. We gathered data from micro, small and medium‐sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Finland. Contrary to initial expectations, our findings reveal that there i…
Towards a comprehensive framework to analyse the benefits of openness for sustainability‐oriented innovation
This study systematically reviews the scientific literature on the role of open innovation in addressing current and emerging societal and environmental challenges. To do so, we analysed the what , how , who and why of integrating external partners for sustainability purposes. We found a clear predominance of open innovation mechanisms to develop environmental innovations rather than innovations focused on a triple bottom line. We identified at l…
Managing Social Sustainability With IoT Implementation
This study contributes to the understanding of the connections between Internet of Things (IoT) implementation, performance measurement and management (PMM), and social sustainability. Among the widely utilized technologies characterizing Industry 5.0, the IoT enables social sustainability through equal access to various resources, without any limitations regardless of the location. On the other hand, the literature has already demonstrated that …
The effects of soft total quality management on the sustainable development of SMEs
This study investigates the soft total quality management (soft TQM) dimensions that affect the environmental and social sustainability of Finnish small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs), considering the company‘s business, size, and possible certificates as control variables. Sustainable business has been found to be key to the success of companies, so investing in it is essential for companies. With the help of extensive literature research, …
Sustainability as a driver of green innovation investment and exploitation
Sustainable development
This study deals with sustainable development from a triple bottom‐line perspective, including the economic, social, and environmental dimensions. Specifically, this study investigates whether various sustainability factors are related to small businesses' intentions to exploit open sustainability, which is described as meeting sustainability challenges through the exploitation of internal and external initiatives. Empirical data were collected f…
Sustainable innovation among small businesses
This study aimed to identify the internal and external environments of a company that affect sustainable innovation in such small enterprises by examining the circumstances under which small enterprises are likely to engage in sustainable innovation. The results of this study demonstrate that companies with high levels of digital orientation in their operations contributed more to sustainable innovation than those without such high levels. In add…
The importance of sustainability engagement in small businesses supplier collaboration
Sustainability engagement is suggested to increase future company value. Collaboration between companies can assist them to become more sustainable. Even though collaboration can be seen as instrumental in developing more sustainable companies, the rise of e‐business has changed the game in terms of attaining high performance. Thus, this study investigates the relations among supplier collaboration, sustainability, and market performance in the c…
Digital twins’ impact on organizational control
Purpose This study examines the connection between different digital-twin characteristics and organizational control. Specifically, the study aims to examine whether the digital-twin characteristics exploration, guidance and gamification will affect formal and social control. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on an analysis of survey results from 139 respondents comprising applied university students who use digital twins. Findings T…
Exploring the Effect of E-Business Operations on E-Business Performance
Extant research on service operations has called for investigating the link between e-retailers’ e-business operations and e-business performance. In addition to investigating this link, this study examined whether such links are moderated by an e-retailer’s responsiveness to the supplier. Since, as previous studies have shown, web store suppliers play an essential role in e-retailers’ value creation, it is important to study how the cooperation …
Towards a comprehensive framework to analyse the benefits of openness for sustainability‐oriented innovation
This study systematically reviews the scientific literature on the role of open innovation in addressing current and emerging societal and environmental challenges. To do so, we analysed the what , how , who and why of integrating external partners for sustainability purposes. We found a clear predominance of open innovation mechanisms to develop environmental innovations rather than innovations focused on a triple bottom line. We identified at l…
The effects of soft total quality management on the sustainable development of SMEs
This study investigates the soft total quality management (soft TQM) dimensions that affect the environmental and social sustainability of Finnish small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs), considering the company‘s business, size, and possible certificates as control variables. Sustainable business has been found to be key to the success of companies, so investing in it is essential for companies. With the help of extensive literature research, …
Business digitalisation as a driver of environmental and economic sustainability in micro, small, and medium‐sized enterprises
In this study, we examine the direct relationship between business digitalisation and improvements in economic sustainability, as well as the potential mediating role of environmental sustainability. We also examine the potential role of company size as a moderating variable in these relationships. We gathered data from micro, small and medium‐sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Finland. Contrary to initial expectations, our findings reveal that there i…
Transformation Management and Sustainability Performance
The purpose of this study is to investigate how transformation management affects the sustainability performance of companies and whether the enabling and controlling uses of management control systems (MCSs) mediate the relationship between a company's transformation management and sustainability performance in small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs). The analysis revealed that the controlling use of MCSs strongly advances transformation mana…
Managing Social Sustainability With IoT Implementation
This study contributes to the understanding of the connections between Internet of Things (IoT) implementation, performance measurement and management (PMM), and social sustainability. Among the widely utilized technologies characterizing Industry 5.0, the IoT enables social sustainability through equal access to various resources, without any limitations regardless of the location. On the other hand, the literature has already demonstrated that …
Empowering Sustainability Through Technologies
Digital transformation, driven by advanced technologies including social media, mobile technology, analytics, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things, can potentially integrate sustainability into corporate practices and enhance resource efficiency, employee well‐being, and economic performance. This study examines how digital capabilities and ambition affect sustainability performance, highlighting the moderating roles of market competition …
Business (10 works) · Environmental Sustainability in Business (10 works) · Sustainability (9 works) · Sustainable Supply Chain Management (8 works) · Industrial organization (6 works) · Marketing (6 works) · Economics (5 works) · Social sustainability (5 works) · Computer Science (4 works) · Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting (4 works)