Impact of Green Supply Chain Management on Financial Performance

IMPACT OF GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
PRACTICES ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF A FIRM
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Abstract
This proposal is about evaluation of effect of green supply chain management (GSCM) on the
financial growth of organizations. This entire discussion is providing outline of a future
research based on the selected topic. Introduction part of this proposal has introduced the
topic in a clear way. Moreover, this part provided clear overview of research method along
with literature to be reviewed. In the literature review part, different variables of this research
paper have been discussed and researcher has mentioned relevant theories related to the
research topic. Methodology section has mentioned that this research project will fo9llw
inductive approach and descriptive research design, mixed method will be followed to collect
both primary qualitative and quantitative data. This proposal further discusses business and
managerial implication of this research. Limitation and basic ethical consideration of this
research have been mentioned properly. At the end of this proposal, conclusion has been
drawn from the overall discussion and expected outcome have been mentioned with clear
words. A timeline has been provided for this research project.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................4
2. Aim and objectives.................................................................................................................4
3. Literature review....................................................................................................................5
4. Research methodology...........................................................................................................7
5. Business implications of research........................................................................................10
6. Limitation.............................................................................................................................10
7. Ethical consideration and issues...........................................................................................11
8. Conclusion............................................................................................................................11
9. Time table.............................................................................................................................12
Reference list............................................................................................................................13
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1. Introduction
Green supply chain management (GSCM) refers to delivery of services along with products
from manufacturers and suppliers to customers by considering environmental context. People
of this generation are concerned about environment and they prefer companies that consider
GSCM. It is important to conduct research on this topic in order to understand positive side
of GSCM. This project will focus on assessing impact of green marketing on financial
performance of company. Relevant literature based on green supply chain management and
its impact will be reviewed. Evaluation of relevant theories will help to understand all
perspectives of research topic. Analysis of literature will provide clear insight into the
different point of views of different stakeholders of business.
This research paper will search for authentic sources of information and will analyze
collected data for gaining a trustworthy research outcome. Appropriate methodology will be
selected and applied for conducting and completing this research paper. Collection of primary
qualitative and quantitative data will help to obtain effective outcome of this research project.
This paper will be able to provide clear concept of green supply chain and its effect on
business. On another hand, potential issues relevant to chosen research topic will be
identified throughout the research. This discussion will help to figure out possible solutions to
mitigate GSCM issues by organizations.
2. Aim and objectives
Aim of this research is to assess effect of GSCM on financial performance of business and
identification of all issues related to incorporation of green marketing.
Objectives are developed for meeting them through the process of research by researcher.
Objectives of this research project are mentioned below,
 To develop an understanding of GSCM and evaluation of its importance in today’s
business era.
 To critically evaluate factors that needs to be considered while implementing GSCM
within a firm.
 To examine relation of GSCM and financial performance of firms.
 To recommend best practices that must be considered in order to ensure GSCM for
boosting financial growth of organization.
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