Table 1

Measurement items and expected direction of effects

ConstructDimensionsMeasurement items (examples)Measurement scaleHypothesisExpected effect
Socially Responsible ProcurementEmployee engagementEmployees encourage ethical procurement practicesOrdinal scaleH01No effect (0)
Socially Responsible ProcurementCommunity engagementFirm recognizes local community support through procurementOrdinal scaleH02No effect (0)
Socially Responsible ProcurementHealth and safetyProcurement values safe and healthy working environmentOrdinal scaleH03No effect (0)
Socially Responsible ProcurementFair Labor practicesFirm values suppliers who follow fair labor laws in their deliveriesOrdinal scaleH04No effect (0)
Supplier InnovationSuppliers introduce new processes/products and new technologiesOrdinal scale
Source(s): Literature review (2025)

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