Search results for "Misconduct"

Brand misconduct: Consequences on consumer–brand relationships

2010

Abstract This paper investigates the effects of brand misconduct on a consumer–brand relationship. Brand misconduct describes a brand's behavior that disappoints consumers' expectations of the brand, for example the alleged use of child labor in soccer ball factories contracted by Adidas , Nike and Puma . Based on relationship and congruency theory, this paper develops a model to explain consumer–brand relationship and its impact on consumers' repurchase intentions. According to this model, functional congruence, actual and ideal self-congruence, partner quality and brand relationship quality represent factors determining repurchase intention. An empirical investigation with regard to jeans…

To defy or not to defy: An experimental study of dynamics of disobedience and whistle-blowing

2012

This study introduces a new paradigm for investigating the dynamic processes of disobedience between individuals and unjust authority. Our experimental setting allowed participants (n = 149) to deal with an unethical request by the experimenter with options of (dis)obeying or “blowing the whistle”. Results revealed that the majority (77%) complied while the minority was split between those refusing (14%) and those reporting the misconduct to higher authorities (9%). No significant differences were found in personal characteristics and dispositional variables distinguishing between obedient, disobedient, and whistleblower participants. An independent sample (n = 138), when asked to predict t…

In an ideal world who should carry the can for wrongdoing business?

2018

Purpose This paper aims to analyze the main international rules against economic crime and to verify if Italian legislation provides for appropriate measures according to own needs at a national level. Design/methodology/approach The research uses a comparative approach by examining the existing legislations on a global, European and Italian level for finding analogies and differences between them. Findings The research has discovered a wide variation in the legislative interventions against economic crimes and in the kind of imposed sanctions. Nevertheless, there seems to be a trend toward penalties, with a high degree of uniformity between the different levels of protection. Research lim…

Science integrity has been never more important: It's all about trust.

2021

Integrity measures take its toll: Introducing a complete supplement issue with retractions only.

2021

Support for a colleague.

2004

As collaborators of Anders Pape Moller, we were shocked and surprised to read that he was accused of data fabrication (“Ecologists roiled by misconduct case,” G. Vogel, F. Proffitt, R. Stone, News of the Week, 30 Jan., p. [606][1]). We have never had cause to be concerned about any aspect of

Whistle-blowing and Education Management

2016

Contemporary management studies usually concern positive and desir- able solutions that increase the organizational effectiveness and perfor- mance. That is why graduates of higher business schools, equipped with idealistic views on business environment, need to face the dark side of business practice without the appropriate preparation. Their unawareness of the risk associated with management misconduct results in corrupt scandals, erosion of public trust to their organizations, or even the collapse of profitable corporations. Underestimation of unethical behaviors may lead to severe consequences. The last decade, in fact, has been abundant in numerous examples of corruption scandals in mo…

Journalists’ Coverage of Online Firestorms in German-Language News Media

2016

When people perceive events that conflict with their expectations they can easily express their agitation and concerns online and likely find others who share their opinion. When large quantities of messages containing negative word-of-mouth suddenly spread in social media we speak of an online firestorm. By covering the outcry, journalists elevate it onto a mainstream communication platform and support the process of scandalization. Content analysis was used to explore how journalists, working for German-language media, cover this phenomenon. Over a period of 16 months, 130 online firestorms were identified and analyzed. Based on a typology of online firestorms, we have found that the majo…

University Faculty Perception of Cyber-Plagiarism: A Virtual Discussion Group

2021

Resumen Este estudio analiza el ciberplagio académico desde la perspectiva del profesorado del Grado en Traducción e Interpretación de la Universidad Internacional de Valencia. Dado que se trata de una práctica fraudulenta cada vez más extendida en las aulas universitarias, se hace necesario que el cuerpo docente reflexione sobre ella para evitar que se convierta en un recurso estructural por parte del alumnado en este nivel educativo. El estudio apuesta por una metodología cualitativa y, en concreto, el grupo de discusión, el cual se lleva a cabo por videoconferencia gracias a la participación de su claustro (n=16). Como instrumento se diseña un guion de seis preguntas a partir de las cual…

Ļaunprātīgas rīcības jēdziens Ženēvas 1956. gada 19. maija Konvencijā "Par kravu starptautisko autopārvadājumu līgumu (CMR)."

2015

CMR konvencijā pārvadātāju atbildība par pilnīgu vai daļēju kravas zaudējumu ir ierobežota. Tomēr 29. pantā ir ietverts izņēmums, kad pārvadātāja atbildība netiek ierobežota. 29. panta redakcija pieļauj ļoti atšķirīgu izpratni attiecībā uz to, kādos gadījumos pārvadātājs ir jāatbrīvo no atbildības. Darba mērķis ir padziļināti izpētīt ļaunprātīgas un tai pielīdzināmas rīcības jēdziena saturu, salīdzinot jēdziena izpratni Rietumeiropas valstīs un Latvijā. Darba ietvaros autors veiks konvencijas 29. panta teleoloģiskā un vēsturisko interpretāciju, kā arī aplūkos un analizēs valstu tiesu praksi 29. panta piemērošanā. Darba rezultāts ir izstrādāts pētījums, kurā ir uzskatāmi salīdzināta valstu i…