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Selected Works

Selected Works

2005

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Observations On Observation In India's Dynamic Urban Markets, Nikhilesh Dholakia, Piyush Sinha Dec 2004

Observations On Observation In India's Dynamic Urban Markets, Nikhilesh Dholakia, Piyush Sinha

Nikhilesh Dholakia

Urban India is witnessing a rapid revolution in its commercial retail spaces. These transforming commercial landscapes constitute a rich arena for qualitative research using, among others, observational methods. In this paper, we present observations about the changing urban retail scene of India. We provide emergent themes that we have already found in observations so far, and also reflect on the challenges of carrying out such observations in the Indian context.

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Value Chain Responsibility: A Farewell To Arm's Length., R. Phillips, Craig Caldwell Dec 2004

Value Chain Responsibility: A Farewell To Arm's Length., R. Phillips, Craig Caldwell

Craig B. Caldwell

This article discusses the evolving conception of responsibility within value chains from the perspective of stakeholder research. The recent managerial challenges to claims of arm's length transaction are examined following a brief discussion of stakeholder theory and a review of the related literature on supply chain ethics. Increased globalization of business is another factor that has raised attention to value chain responsibility. The ethical challenges for commodity value chains are magnified for purveyors of highly branded products. In addition to cases involving fraudulent claims, activists and attorneys are increasingly using lawsuits to hold firms responsible for acts committed in foreign …

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Shaping Ethical Perceptions: An Empirical Assessment Of The Influence Of Business Education, Culture, And Demographic Factors, Yvette P. Lopez, Paula L. Rechner, Julie B. Olson-Buchanan Dec 2004

Shaping Ethical Perceptions: An Empirical Assessment Of The Influence Of Business Education, Culture, And Demographic Factors, Yvette P. Lopez, Paula L. Rechner, Julie B. Olson-Buchanan

Yvette P. Lopez

No abstract provided.

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Disciplining Employees For Free Speech, Whistle Blowing And Political Activities., Marsha Katz, Helen Lavan Dec 2004

Disciplining Employees For Free Speech, Whistle Blowing And Political Activities., Marsha Katz, Helen Lavan

Helen LaVan

No abstract provided.

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"Bad Behavior" In Organizations: A Review And Typology For Future Research, Ricky W. Griffin, Yvette P. Lopez Dec 2004

"Bad Behavior" In Organizations: A Review And Typology For Future Research, Ricky W. Griffin, Yvette P. Lopez

Yvette P. Lopez

No abstract provided.

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