scholarly journals Collective action and UK wine investment fraud

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 118-136
Author(s):  
Karina Mari Olsen Einarsen ◽  
Lisa Jack
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Collective Action ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Social Engineering ◽  
Wine Industry ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Investment Fraud ◽  
Alternative Investment

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the measures taken by legitimate wine investment companies and enforcement agencies to counter alternative investment scams. Design/methodology/approach The authors interviewed wine industry and law enforcement specialists to understand the nature of wine investment fraud and the characteristics of the victims. They also drew on secondary data in the form of government agency research and media sources. Findings The majority of wine investment frauds are boiler room operations, using social engineering techniques to draw victims into the fraud. The authors conclude that countering wine investment fraud requires public education by government, the wine industry and the police. Research limitations/implications This is a small-scale study that uses interviews with experts in the industry and in law enforcement and secondary data as evidence. Despite the limitations in the number of interviews, the authors are able to comment on the social impacts of alternative investment scams and suggest a theoretical basis for future work in the field. Practical implications The authors make a case for regulators and investors to be part of collective action through education and public awareness campaigns to combat alternative investment fraud. Originality/value The authors outline how collective action theory might be extended to investigate fraud prevention measures in other financial and commodity markets.

Fraud schemes during COVID-19: a comparison from FATF countries

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Firas Murrar
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Analysis Methodology ◽  
Terrorism Financing ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Financial Action Task ◽  
Investment Fraud

Purpose This study aims to define fraud crimes, its most prevalent categories and examines the most common of these schemes during the COVID-19 pandemic by drawing on the experiences of several countries and the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) updated paper issued during the pandemic. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a comparative analysis methodology in conjunction with a descriptive analytical approach to compare four FATF member countries in light of the fraud activities that occurred on their territory during the pandemic and their respective law enforcement measures. It makes use of secondary data sources, namely, the theoretical literature on the subject and FATF’s updated paper on money laundering and terrorism financing during COVID-19. Findings This study found that fraudsters exploited the difficult circumstances during the pandemic in the majority of countries worldwide and identified various fraud schemes based on the incidents reviewed, such as the abuse of economic stimulus in Italy, counterfeiting medical goods in Brazil and investment fraud schemes in California, USA. In Spain, the fraud schemes tended to be cyber related. Such variations were also observed by the law enforcement agencies in the above-mentioned countries. Originality/value Numerous studies on fraud schemes are available to researchers. However, few such studies have been conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, this study makes a unique contribution to the literature.

Networks, institutional environment and firm internationalization

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sussie C. Morrish ◽  
Anna Earl
Keyword(s):  
Institutional Environment ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Wine Industry ◽  
Personal Networks ◽  
Internationalization Process ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Brand Authenticity ◽  
Firm Networks

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of network relationships and institutional environment on premium winegrowers’ internationalization process. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a case study approach to examine two premium wine producers engaged in internationalization. The data sources consist of semi-structured interviews, observations at three major events and secondary data sourced from industry reports and materials that are available online. Findings Findings illustrate that both personal and inter-firm networks help wineries to internationalize. Inter-firm networks play a significant role in gaining international legitimacy. Personal networks were found to be more important in establishing brand authenticity that facilitates wineries in their internationalization process. Gaining international legitimacy and establishing brand authenticity are crucial in the successful internationalization of premium wineries. Research limitations/implications This study provides an explanation of how networks can be put into institutional context. Future studies could map out the formal and informal institutions within the wine industry and investigate the closer dynamics among the different actors in the whole network. A whole network is formally structured and governed, yet still built on the relationships among members, making it a very complex phenomenon. This would allow the evaluation of multilateral ties that link firms and actors within the network and how this affects the internationalization process. Practical implications This paper provides managers with insights on how they can capitalize on their inter-firm and personal networks to help them deal with domestic and international institutional environments when embarking on internationalization activities. Originality/value This paper adds to the existing literature on networks relationships and provides an important link between networks, institutions and internationalization.

Wine tourism signage programs in the USA

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 457-483
Author(s):  
Erick T. Byrd ◽  
Joyendu Bhadury ◽  
Samuel P. Troy
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Wine Industry ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Regulatory Environment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Wine Tourism ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Highway signage programs are important to the success of winery tourism industry. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the regulatory environment US wineries operate under in regards to highway signage programs. The goal then is to compare wine tourism-related highway signage programs in the USA and identify best practices for the programs. Design/methodology/approach Twenty-six programs from 13 US states are included in this study. Research collected both primary data (through interviews with 30 officials and representatives) and secondary data (from websites, government publications) to identify the costs, regulations and rules of each program. Findings A review of these programs shows that while there are many common elements in these programs, all are managed differently, have different operational and facility requirements for participation and vary in cost. Practical implications Highway signage programs related to winery tourism are best administered by a single state-wide governmental agency or foundations/trusts. Second, highway signage program should link with a separate certification program for the wineries which guarantees a certain minimum amount of local content. Winery owners and officials interviewed also emphasized the need for synergy among neighboring wineries to facilitate winery tourism. Originality/value Limited research has been conducted about the regulatory environment of signage programs that are specific to the wine industry in the USA. This study begins to address this gap in the literature by presenting an overview and best practices of 26 wine tourism-related highway signage programs from 13 different states across the USA.

scholarly journals Organic milk supply in Poland: market and policy developments

2019 ◽  
Vol 121 (12) ◽  
pp. 3396-3412 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Zuba-Ciszewska ◽  
Aleksandra Kowalska ◽  
Louise Manning ◽  
Aneta Brodziak
Keyword(s):  
Policy Development ◽  
Dairy Farm ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Future Market ◽  
Milk Supply ◽  
Organic Milk ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Organic Farmers ◽  
Market Opportunities

Purpose Global demand for organic milk products gives an opportunity to Polish organic farmers and dairies to supply national, European Union and international milk markets. The purpose of this paper is to review the historic and contemporary changes in organic milk production and processing in Poland, in order to identify the main factors of influence and to propose the direction of future market and policy development in the sector. Design/methodology/approach In this study, secondary data from a range of literature sources and databases are analysed. The Lorenz’s concentration ratio is applied to the data derived to evaluate the degree of concentration of certified organic farms in the different regions of Poland and conclusions are drawn as a result. Findings Organic dairy farm operations in Poland are small scale and territorially dispersed. Although there is some evidence of growing supply concentration, Polish processors of organic milk face multiple barriers to development not least a lack of continuity of supplies. Whilst global markets are of interest, the development of alternative, innovative food networks in Poland that focus on provenance, integrity and promoting the special health benefits of organic milk would be of value to the sector, but further cooperation and integration is essential to take advantage of these market opportunities. Originality/value This research underpins the need for appropriate national policies in Poland for the development and actualisation of a dynamic organic milk supply system that delivers value to local, regional and international markets.

Exploring the common blockchain adoption enablers: the case of three Italian wineries

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonino Galati ◽  
Demetris Vrontis ◽  
Benedetto Giorlando ◽  
Marcella Giacomarra ◽  
Maria Crescimanno
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Wine Industry ◽  
Enabling Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Dominant Logic ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Blockchain Technology

Purpose This study aims to explore and describe the main enabling factors affecting the implementation of blockchain technology (BCT) in a strategic sector such as the wine industry, as well as the motivation behind this choice. Design/methodology/approach In light of the novelty of the phenomenon studied, a case study approach was adopted analyzing three Italian wineries. A conceptual framework, based on the dynamic capabilities, absorptive capacity and dominant logic theories, was developed. Primary and secondary data were collected. Findings Results show that wineries working in a highly dynamic and competitive market invest more in knowledge acquisition and internal assimilation and less in transformation and exploitation of acquired knowledge, in particular preferring to outsource the application phase of BCT. The particularity of the wine industry, indeed, demonstrates the existence of hybrid alternatives in which exploration and exploitation processes can be balanced. These findings confirm the value of the conceptual framework developed to explain how wineries implement BCT in their business. Research limitations/implications The present work must be considered in light of the research scope and its qualitative nature. Practical implications Findings suggest that the adoption of BCT depends on the wineries’ ability to invest more in effective knowledge management systems to acquire and assimilate knowledge internally and in managerial skills and dominant logic that become strategic resources that can improve their innovation performance. Originality/value Compared to previous studies on BCT adoption in the wine industry, this work helps us to better understand how wineries implement BCT as it focuses on their ability to acquire, manage and capitalize on the flow of knowledge, as a strategic resource, which forms the basis for creating dynamic capabilities and value. Findings are of interest to develop strategies aimed to ensure the effectiveness of this innovation in a strategic sector.

Social capital influences farmer participation in collective irrigation management in Shaanxi Province, China

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 448-466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shanshan Miao ◽  
Wim Heijman ◽  
Xueqin Zhu ◽  
Qian Lu
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Collective Action ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Social Trust ◽  
Irrigation Management ◽  
Shaanxi Province ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Cropping Patterns ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Social Reciprocity

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the influence of four components of social capital on farmers’ participative behaviour in collective actions for constructing and operating small-scale groundwater irrigation systems on the Guanzhong Plain, Shaanxi Province, China. Design/methodology/approach – The four components (social networks, social trust, social reciprocity and social participation) were derived by employing exploratory factor analysis. Logistic model was used to estimate the influence of these components on farmers’ participative behaviour. Information was obtained from a field survey covering six counties in 2011 of Shaanxi Province, China. Findings – The findings indicate that considering different components of social capital allows for a better understanding of farmers’ participative behaviour. The authors find that higher levels of social trust and social participation lead to a higher propensity for collective action, while social reciprocity reduces the probability of participation. Other socio-economic factors and farming characteristics such as education levels, cultivated area, cropping patterns and grain subsidies also have a significant impact. Practical implications – The findings suggest creating favourable conditions for communication and information exchanges between households, which enhance their trust of each other, and encourage farmers to participate in collective affairs. Moreover, supportive rules are necessary for the future development of collective action. The results of this study also have implications for national irrigation plans for small-scale irrigation facilities in other developing countries. Originality/value – A consideration of the different components of social capital allows for a more precise understanding of farmers’ participative behaviour.

Regulation and entrepreneurial intention: cross-country evidence

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sriparna Ghosh
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Economic Freedom ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Market Regulation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Economic Freedom Index

Purpose Entrepreneurship, along with its effect on economic growth, has been a major topic of research for quite some time now. However, none of these studies employs the use of entrepreneurial intention, a key indicator of latent entrepreneurs, as a measure of entrepreneurship. Till now, some small-scale studies have been done using survey data, with results indicating that external entrepreneurial environment affects entrepreneurial intention. A handful of studies have also looked at the linkages between economic freedom and entrepreneurial activities. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach Using a panel data setting, this paper investigates the effects of economic freedom, especially regulation, on entrepreneurial intention. The empirical analysis uses data for 79 countries from 2001 to 2012. Findings The findings suggest that stricter credit market regulation reduces entrepreneurial intention whereas more stringent labor regulations restricts job availability and thereby encourage more people to take up entrepreneurship as a career choice. Research limitations/implications The entrepreneurial intention data available from GEM is a highly unbalanced data and the data also does not differentiate between latent entrepreneurship in agricultural and non-agricultural sectors. Practical implications Future research should focus more on latent entrepreneurship which is a rough estimate of future entrepreneurs. Social implications Entrepreneurship acts as a channel to improve economic growth by creating more jobs and the institutional qualities might act as a barrier for aspiring entrepreneurs to take up entrepreneurship as their career choices in developing countries. Originality/value This study has a twofold contribution in the literature. First, it is the foremost large scale study that deals with entrepreneurial intention using secondary data from Global Economic Monitor (GEM) report. Second, this study explores the linkages between economic freedom index and entrepreneurial intention.

Factors that affect the arrest decision in domestic violence cases

2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly M. Tatum ◽  
Rebecca Pence
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Police Training ◽  
Law Enforcement Officers ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Relevant Variable ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Calls For Service ◽  
Service Data

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine domestic violence calls for service data in one Florida county for a two-year period from July 2004 through July 2006. Design/methodology/approach – Data for this study include information gathered on domestic violence calls for service during a two-year period (n=3,200). This secondary data were analyzed by logistic regression to determine statistically significant predictor variables. Findings – This study found that severity of crime, presence of children, presence of an injunction, and victim injury increased the likelihood of an arrest. Victim race, location of call, victim alcohol use, and length of relationship did not affect likelihood of arrest. Research limitations/implications – Use of secondary data precluded examination of additional relevant variable information. Practical implications – The research shows clear law violations and seriousness of the acts correlate to an increased likelihood of an arrest. Arrest research should inform police training and policy. Social implications – The research is consistent with other research that shows that law enforcement officers continue to play a significant role in responding to domestic violence crime and suggest that researchers should continue to study arrest practices. In this study, arrest was more likely when factors existed that may have indicated a more serious crime. Originality/value – There is an ongoing need to examine agency-level response to domestic violence. This paper adds to the literature on the law enforcement response to domestic violence. The paper suggests areas for future research.

Challenges of agri-food supply in city region food systems: an emerging economy perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samanthi Kumari Weerabahu ◽  
Premaratne Samaranayake ◽  
S.W. Sarath Dasanayaka ◽  
Chaminda Nalaka Wickramasinghe
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Food Systems ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
City Region ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Urban Rural ◽  
Food Value

PurposeThis paper explores the challenges of food security from source to consumption of agri-food value chain by considering urban–rural linkages in city region food systems (CRFSs) and proposes a strategic framework for CRFS identifying strategies to promote urban–rural linkages among multiple stakeholders.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative case study approach to a fruit and vegetable value chain from rural source to consumption in the Colombo City region identifies the challenges of food security. A snowballing sampling method was used to gather information from retailers, wholesalers, commission agent, farmers and consumers. The data were collected through face-to-face interviews, observations and secondary data sources. The data were analysed using thematic analysis.FindingsChallenges in food security in the value chain related to five areas: input and production, infrastructure, public institutional support and policy, finance, and food market. Colombo city is heavily dependent on food sourced from other cities due to limited land and lack of locally situated commercially oriented farmers.Research limitations/implicationsThis research is limited to a selected number of fruits and vegetables in the Colombo city region and leaves out other food items.Originality/valueThis study contributes to informing policy and decision-making processes to promote a more balanced rural to city food value chain in Colombo City that could benefit all stakeholders from rural small-scale producers to urban consumers.

scholarly journals Adaptive livelihood strategies among small-scale fishing households to climate change-related stressors in Central Coast Vietnam

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Phuong T.A. Huynh ◽  
Ngoan D. Le ◽  
Sen T.H. Le ◽  
Thang N. Tran
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Labour Force ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Livelihood Strategies ◽  
Coastal Communities ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Central Vietnam

Purpose This paper aims to examine adaptive livelihood strategies used by small-scale fishing households in the two coastal communities in Central Vietnam under the context of climate change-related stressors. Design/methodology/approach Field data were collected through mixed quantitative and qualitative methods including a review of secondary data, key-informant interviews, group discussions and household surveys with 300 sampled fishing households. The qualitative data support the analysis and discussion of quantitative data. Findings The results showed local households’ perception of the presence and influence of multiple non-climate and climate stressors on their fishery-based livelihoods in terms of employment and income in many ways. The affected households exerted to develop a diversity of adaptation methods within and out of fishing to sustain their livelihoods and cover a deficit in household income. The household socio-demographic characteristics particularly education, labour force, fishing equipment and social support played significant importance in characterising the categories of adaptation strategies among the survey households. The role of local governments in creating an enabling environment for local-level adaptation, as well as protecting marine and coastal ecosystems was rather limited despite their recognized importance. Originality/value The paper provides an empirical case of how small-scale fishing households in coastal communities in Central Vietnam are adapting to climate-related stressors. It suggests policy should promote livelihood diversification opportunities and address household-level constraints for adaptation. Fisheries management plan is urgently needed to control illegal fishing activities for sustainable use of coastal and marine fishery resources and the appropriate mechanism is important to stretch local governments’ resources for better supporting local-level adaptation.

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