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Building A Strong Corporate Ethical Identity: Key Findings From Suppliers, N. Kleyn, R. Abratt, K. Chipp, Michael M. Goldman
Building A Strong Corporate Ethical Identity: Key Findings From Suppliers, N. Kleyn, R. Abratt, K. Chipp, Michael M. Goldman
Sport Management
A recent series of reputational crises underscores the importance of building a strong corporate identity and reputation. The building of Corporate Ethical Identity, a process referred to as “ethicalization,” is an important strategic imperative in today’s world and an integral part of a firm’s attempts to build a strong corporate identity across its various stakeholders. In this process we focus on ethicalization on the part of SAB Ltd, a large South African brewer that is part of the global SABMiller plc, and the impact of its efforts on supplier perceptions. Our findings show that leaders and managers must consider six …
Smooth Operators: Recent Collective Bargaining In Major League Baseball, Daniel A. Rascher, T D. Deschriver
Smooth Operators: Recent Collective Bargaining In Major League Baseball, Daniel A. Rascher, T D. Deschriver
Sport Management
In late 2011, at a time when other leagues such as the National Football League and the National Basketball Association had engaged in work stoppages, Major League Baseball owners and the MLB Players Association harmoniously agreed on a new five-year collective bargaining agreement. This article focuses on the reasons why MLB as an industry has maintained labor peace after decades of work stoppages. The primary aspects of the new MLB CBA, such as changes to the revenue sharing system, competitive balance tax, salary arbitration, and the amateur draft are addressed. The manner in which these economic mechanisms affect areas such …