The human talent and its role in ISM Code effectiveness and competitiveness in the shipping industry |
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| Authors: | Angelos Pantouvakis Maria Karakasnaki |
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| Institution: | Department of Maritime studies, University of Piraeus, Piraeus, Greece |
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| Abstract: | The present study empirically evaluates the role of human talent in the effective implementation of quality management systems in the shipping industry context. Specifically, we analyze the relationships among top management commitment to quality, ISM (International Safety Management) Code effectiveness and competitiveness as well as we assess the influence of talent in these associations. We test our research hypotheses using a sample of 199 shipping companies located in Greece. The findings show that ISM Code effectiveness acts as a mediator between top management commitment and shipping company competitiveness, while the different talent philosophies were found to moderate this relationship. |
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| Keywords: | Talent talent philosophies top management commitment ISM Code effectiveness competitiveness shipping |
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