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Innovation Diffusion In The Sustainable Design Of Sport Venues, Timothy Kellison, Sungil Hong Dec 2023

Innovation Diffusion In The Sustainable Design Of Sport Venues, Timothy Kellison, Sungil Hong

Journal of Applied Sport Management

Herein, the authors contribute to the sport facilities literatures by discussing the current state of innovation diffusion in sustainable design among sport’s professional arenas, ballparks, and stadiums. Diffusion of innovation theory is reviewed before the authors explore how this theory can be applied to sport facility design and operation.


Environmental Sustainability Research And Future Directions For Events And Facilities: An Assessment Of The Field, Brian Mccullough, Anne Dietrich, Rafael Rocha, Yongjoon Bae Dec 2023

Environmental Sustainability Research And Future Directions For Events And Facilities: An Assessment Of The Field, Brian Mccullough, Anne Dietrich, Rafael Rocha, Yongjoon Bae

Journal of Applied Sport Management

Environmental sustainability among sport facilities and events is the focus of this piece. The authors focus on three areas: (1) the environmental impacts of sport facilities and events, (2) the progress that can be made through strategic initiatives, and (3) how these entities engage fans and the surrounding communities to be more environmentally sustainable. The authors stress how these three aspects must be considered in tandem rather than in isolation as ways to advance the environmental sustainability movement among sport facilities and events.


Understanding Transparency In Supply Chains, Lucy N. Buck May 2022

Understanding Transparency In Supply Chains, Lucy N. Buck

Haslam Scholars Projects

The purpose of this thesis paper is to examine what standards should be used for supply chain product transparency across industries to satisfy the needs of external stakeholders, specifically Gen Z consumers. Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in supply chain management with growing stakeholder pressure, strict government regulations, and scarcity of resources. A scenario-based role-playing experiment is conducted using descriptive vignettes to measure Gen Z consumer reactions to the following factors: timing of transparency, type of product, and type of sustainability.

Online survey methods are used involving 33 students in one of the Honors and Scholars Programs at the University …


Effects Of Economic Development Status And Eco-Product On Consumption Values: From The Perspective Of Us Consumers, Mostafa Zaman May 2022

Effects Of Economic Development Status And Eco-Product On Consumption Values: From The Perspective Of Us Consumers, Mostafa Zaman

Doctoral Dissertations

Consumers select a product based on numerous product characteristics. Numerous studies conducted earlier revealed that consumers in developing countries preferred products made in western or developed countries because their product quality is better than the quality of local products (Lee & Nguyen, 2017; Dao & Heidt, 2018; Rodrigo et al., 2019). Moreover, consumers are increasingly concerned about manufacturers’ environmental issues. Although ethical consumers believe that eco-products could save the environment, some consumers are not concerned about the eco-products and thus select products based on other product attributes (Joshi & Rahman, 2015). Hence, it becomes very challenging for retailers to select …


The Green Gap: How Consumers Value Sustainable Fashion, Alexandra K. Richey May 2021

The Green Gap: How Consumers Value Sustainable Fashion, Alexandra K. Richey

Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects

No abstract provided.


Rethinking University Operations: Applying Circular Economy Concepts At The University Level, Victoria M. Clements Aug 2018

Rethinking University Operations: Applying Circular Economy Concepts At The University Level, Victoria M. Clements

Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects

No abstract provided.


In The News: An Exploration Of Starbucks And The Media, Caitlin Boone May 2017

In The News: An Exploration Of Starbucks And The Media, Caitlin Boone

Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects

No abstract provided.


Creating Competitive Advantage In The Premium Market Segment Through A Sustainability Strategy, Andrew E. Iberg Dec 2015

Creating Competitive Advantage In The Premium Market Segment Through A Sustainability Strategy, Andrew E. Iberg

Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects

No abstract provided.


Reverse Logistics Planning: A Strategic Way To Address Environmental Sustainability While Creating A Competitive Advantage, Melissa R. Icenhour May 2014

Reverse Logistics Planning: A Strategic Way To Address Environmental Sustainability While Creating A Competitive Advantage, Melissa R. Icenhour

Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects

No abstract provided.


Generation Y And Sustainability, Shelby L. Talbott May 2012

Generation Y And Sustainability, Shelby L. Talbott

Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects

No abstract provided.


A Prospective Analysis On The Sustainability Of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Austin Bailey Porter May 2011

A Prospective Analysis On The Sustainability Of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Austin Bailey Porter

Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects

No abstract provided.


Sustainability At Basf, Ariel E. Brassil May 2011

Sustainability At Basf, Ariel E. Brassil

Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects

No abstract provided.