Essays about: "unethical purchasing PRACTICES"

Found 3 essays containing the words unethical purchasing PRACTICES.

  1. 1. The Meaning of Transparency: A qualitative study of how transparency information contributes to consumer value perceptions in the purchase of fashion products

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Alice Samuelsson; Emma Ericsson; [2021-07-01]
    Keywords : Transparency; Traceability; Sustainability; Consumer Values; Consumption-value Theory; Social Responsibility Value; Epistemic Value; Functional Value; Emotional Value; Social Value;

    Abstract : The concept of transparency is gaining importance in today’s society because of the increased awareness of companies’ unethical practices. Consequently, this study examines the meaning of transparency information for consumers by looking at how transparency information contributes to consumer value perceptions when purchasing fashion products. READ MORE

  2. 2. Does it matter to have an ethical brand? : A qualitative study of millennials perspective on unethical marketing activities within the soft drink industry

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Aqsaa Bidiwala; Ziying Liu; [2019]
    Keywords : brand loyalty; business ethics; marketing activities; millennials; soft drink; consumer perceived ethicality CPE ; ethical decision making;

    Abstract : Background Brand loyalty has been studied by a large number of scholars over the past few decades, including its impact on consumer purchase behavior and as a core concept when creating brand value. Having ethical business practice helps retain customers trust and enforce their loyalty to the brand. READ MORE

  3. 3. Organizational exposure to risk of unethical behaviour : in Eastern European timber purchasing organizations

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

    Author : Daniel Norberg; Emil Gustafsson; [2008]
    Keywords : corruption; purchasing; forestry; organization; timber;

    Abstract : Issues: The issues Swedwood asked us to explore in their Eastern European timber purchasing organizations were:  Have clear directives been given to each purchasing unit regarding the purpose and scope of its activities?  If so, what do these directives contain?  If so, how are these directives followed?  How are purchasing transactions planned and carried out?  What roles are involved in the purchasing process, and what are the responsibilities and authorities of each role?  Can the purchasing process, or parts of the process, be improved?  Can the company organize its purchasing units more effectively to ensure best practices? Purpose: The overall approach we took was to assess Swedwood's potential exposure to low levels of legal or ethical practices by benchmarking its actual practices, using the concept of best purchasing practices described in the literature. Method: To collected data using qualitative methods, since this is an appropriate way of raising the sensitive issues that needed to be addressed. READ MORE