Browsing by Author "Micozzi A."

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    Development and Validation of Carbon Footprint Awareness Scale for Boosting Sustainable Circular Economy
    (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024) Üstgörül S.; Akkaya B.; Palazzo M.; Micozzi A.
    This study aims to create and validate the Carbon Footprint Awareness Scale, which is designed to measure individuals’ awareness of their environmental impact through greenhouse gas emissions and represented as carbon dioxide equivalents. The scale consists of 19 items on a 5-point Likert scale, which are organized around five key areas: transportation (3 items), fuel consumption (3 items), electricity use (5 items), food consumption (5 items), and waste management (3 items). Expert evaluations and a pilot study confirmed the content validity of the scale. A sample of 553 Gen Z participants was analyzed using reliability testing, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) with AMOS and SPSS to establish the scale’s construct validity and reliability. The results show a solid factor structure with good internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.86) and an explained variance of 56.09%. A second sample (n = 612) was used to confirm the findings, further supporting the scale’s psychometric robustness and effectiveness in evaluating carbon footprint awareness in individuals aged 18 and over. This innovative tool not only supports rigorous scientific inquiry into individual carbon footprints but also empowers individuals to play an active role in global efforts to mitigate climate change. By fostering awareness, informing decision making, and promoting sustainable behaviors, the Individual Carbon Footprint Scale contributes to building resilience and sustainability in communities worldwide, ensuring a healthier planet for present and future generations. © 2024 by the authors.
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    Investigating the relationships among organizational policy, strategic planning performance, and business ethics in manufacturing and service industries
    (Springer, 2025) Mert G.; Akkaya B.; Palazzo M.; Micozzi A.; Ferri A.; Notari F.
    This study explores the intricate relationships among business ethics, organizational policy, and strategic planning performance within Turkey’s manufacturing and service industries. The research specifically aims to (i) assess the impact of organizational policies on strategic planning performance, (ii) evaluate how business ethics shapes organizational policies and strategic outcomes, and (iii) examine the moderating role of business ethics in the relationship between organizational policy and strategic planning performance. A quantitative methodology was employed, surveying 732 managers and employees using a 21-item questionnaire with 5-point Likert scales. Data analysis included exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to validate constructs, and the Hayes PROCESS macro to evaluate moderation effects. The study provides three precise findings: first, organizational policy has a significant positive relationship with both business ethics and strategic planning performance. Second, business ethics strongly enhances strategic planning performance. Third, business ethics moderates the relationship between organizational policy and strategic planning performance, amplifying their positive interaction. This research contributes to the literature by providing empirical evidence of business ethics’ moderating role, offering a comprehensive analysis within an emerging market context, and proposing an integrated framework for the interaction of these three dimensions. The findings underscore the importance of integrating ethical considerations into organizational policies to achieve enhanced strategic outcomes. These insights provide practical guidance for managers seeking to foster ethical cultures and improve organizational performance in competitive markets. © The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature 2025.