scholarly journals The Distribution Strategy Of A Representative Fair Trade Organization In Korea: The Case Of Beautiful Coffee

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-86
Author(s):  
Hye-Jeong Cho ◽  
Kyung-hee Kim ◽  
Sung-Min Ryu ◽  
Chul Woo Moon
Keyword(s):  
Fair Trade ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
Social Enterprise ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Distribution Strategy ◽  
Financial Difficulties ◽  
Fair Trade Organizations ◽  
Practical Implications

This case study analyzes the distribution strategy of Beautiful Coffee, a leading fair trade organization in Korea. Because of their focus on matters of public interest, fair trade organizations often face financial difficulties, and such difficulties can limit their growth and force them to pursue differentiated distribution strategies. The results indicate that Beautiful Coffee can serve as a good role model for fair trade organizations and have important practical implications for firms pursuing sustainable growth as a social enterprise.

scholarly journals Escalation of Governance: Effects of Voluntary Standardization on Organizations, Markets and Standards in Swiss Fair Trade

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 94-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadine Arnold ◽  
Raimund Hasse
Keyword(s):  
Fair Trade ◽  
Historical Development ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Voluntary Standards ◽  
Institutional Approach ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Standard Documents ◽  
Fair Trade Organizations

Voluntary standards are a ubiquitous phenomenon in modern society that has recently started to attract sociologists’ profound interest. This paper concentrates on formal standardization over the long term and seeks to understand its effects on the coordination of an organizational field. Using an institutional approach we see standards as a form of governance that can be analytically distinguished from other modes of coordination, such as markets and hierarchical organizations. To empirically ground our understanding of formal standards’ consequences on field-level governance, we conducted a case study of the historical development of the Swiss fair trade field since the 1970s. Evidence used in this case study is drawn from 28 expert interviews, documentation and fair trade standard documents. While a formal set of voluntary standards was absent in its early development, in 1992 fair trade organizations started to use written standards as a means of achieving their objectives. Paradoxically, the introduction of a rational standardization system has led to escalating governance structures in the field. In the long run the launch of formal standards has caused more organizations, more markets, and even more standards. The use of standards as a means of creating differentiation instead of generating uniformity is thereby seen as the main reason for increased coordination demands. As a consequence, this article highlights standards’ potential to boost additional governance efforts and directs attention to the mutual enforcement of distinct modes of coordination.

scholarly journals The Development of Vietnam’s Fair Trade: The Case Study of Fair Trade Organizations

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-45
Author(s):  
김선화 ◽  
응우엔하프엉 ◽  
Seungkwon Jang ◽  
황선영
Keyword(s):  
Fair Trade ◽  
Fair Trade Organizations

scholarly journals Geoblocking and geopricing

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-106
Author(s):  
Marcelo Cesar Guimarães
Keyword(s):  
Public Interest ◽  
Interest Theory ◽  
Economic Agents ◽  
The Public ◽  
Private Interests ◽  
Constitutional Economic ◽  
Public Interest Theory ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Market Economics

Purpose – This study aims to demonstrate that companies are not free to operate in the e-commerce field, notably with regard to geoblocking and geopricing practices, since they must duly respect constitutional economic order principles. Methodology/approach/design – The methodology of the paper is based on Mike Feintuck’s public interest theory, according to which there are values beyond those of market economics that should be preserved, often to the detriment of private interests. Furthermore, the Decolar.com case is used as an empirical case study. Findings – It has been identified that geoblocking and geopricing practices can effectively violate constitutional principles and that consumer and antitrust microsystems can suppress those conducts, shaping the performance of economic agents to the public interest. Practical implications – The results of this article indicate that consumer and competition agencies can act more actively to curb the harmful geoblocking and geopricing practices.

scholarly journals Inspection Regulation between General Procedural Codification and Field Specifics – a Case Study of Slovenia

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Polonca Kovač
Keyword(s):  
Public Interest ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Legal Protection ◽  
Case Law ◽  
Comparative Methods ◽  
The Public ◽  
Administrative Procedure ◽  
National Constitution ◽  
The Eu

Abstract Inspection, as the authoritative supervision of private liable persons to comply their activities with sector-specific laws, should ensure the full implementation of public policies. Slovenia adopted the Inspection Act (IA) in 2002, in order to conduct efficient inspection, and simultaneously guarantee the defence rights of the supervised parties pursuant to the fundamental principles of the EU, the national Constitution, and general Administrative Procedure Act. This article addresses the search for a balance between general codification and sector-related specifics as stipulated by the IA, applying normative, constitutional case law and comparative methods. Special attention is dedicated to the IA rules regarding participants, their legal protection and stages of respective proceedings. It has been concluded that the most of the IA specifics are justified in order to efficiently serve the public interest. This study reveals that the Slovene IA can represent a role model for efficient yet democratic supervision in other MS as well.

scholarly journals Fair trade consumption from the perspective of US Baby Boomers

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 364-382 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ebony Benson ◽  
Kim Y. Hiller Connell
Keyword(s):  
Baby Boomers ◽  
Fair Trade ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Additional Contribution ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Fair Trade Organizations ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to expand the knowledge base of Baby Boomers’ attitudes, behaviours and perceived barriers related to fair trade purchasing. Design/methodology/approach – This study included 168 Baby Boomers. Data were collected through an online questionnaire. Data analysis included a combination of both quantitative (descriptive statistics, independent samples t-tests and correlation analysis) and qualitative techniques. Findings – Findings indicated that the participants exhibited positive attitudes towards fair trade but were minimally engaged in fair trade purchasing. Furthermore, the participants perceived numerous barriers to purchasing fair trade products including the incompatibility of fair trade merchandise with lifestyles, the inability to touch and see fair trade products prior to purchase and difficulty in identifying fair trade items. Research limitations/implications – A limitation of this study is that the sample was well-educated university faculty and it is not representative of all Baby Boomers. Practical implications – Fair trade entities need to be more effective in marketing the advantages of the fair trade. Fair trade organizations should consider targeting marketing strategies specific to the unique demographic and psychographic characteristics of Baby Boomer consumers. Originality/value – This research expands understanding of the consumer behaviours of US Baby Boomers related to fair trade. An additional contribution is the comparison of differences in fair trade knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of Early vs Late Baby Boomers. It also has potentially important implications for fair trade organizations, as the paper discusses marketing strategies specific to Baby Boomers.

scholarly journals Fair trade in Brazil: current status, constraints and opportunities

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (83) ◽  
pp. 655-673 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilia Bonzanini Bossle ◽  
Daiane Mülling Neutzling ◽  
Douglas Wegner ◽  
Claudia Cristina Bitencourt
Keyword(s):  
Fair Trade ◽  
Social Role ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Public Agencies ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Financial Difficulties ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Brazil Current ◽  
Fair Trade Organizations

Abstract Fair trade has expanded worldwide as a formal certification, while in developing countries like Brazil, there is still a lack of information about this concept in a context of the growth of social businesses. To answer the research question “How is fair trade currently organized in Brazil and what are the constrains and opportunities involved?”, we analyzed a database of 277 Brazilian organizations linked to fair trade, followed by in-depth interviews with Brazilian experts. Results show that fair trade has grown between 2005 and 2012 due to the support of institutions and public agencies, even if organizations still face financial difficulties. As it has grown as a public policy, its development has strengthened the concept and the groups involved, providing a good perspective for the internal market. Fair trade has a social role and a political nature, what might attract the attention of policy makers regarding social programs and the support of fair trade organizations.

Business Incubation in Uganda, Services, Processes and Incubatee Perceptions- A case study

10.33117/514 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-108
Keyword(s):  
Social Enterprise ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Business Incubation ◽  
Entrepreneurial Networks ◽  
Private Sector Development ◽  
Statistical Inferences ◽  
Office Space ◽  
Interview Methods ◽  
Entrepreneurial Training

Purpose-This paper examines the nature of services and processes of business incubation. Its specific objectives are to establish the nature of services offered by business incubation centers in Uganda, examine the incubation process and to establish the perception of business incu- batees about business incubation services using a case of FinAfrica a private social enterprise. Methodology-This paper presents findings from one incubation center FinAfrica as a case study. Ethnographic design is adopted while observation and interview methods are used to collect data. Results-Key services offered by FinAfrica incubation center include entrepreneurial training, provision of office space, legal and accounting services, mentoring, coaching, entrepreneurial networks and general office administration. The centre has a unique business incubation model which starts with motivating people to start businesses, capacity building, business registration, and ends with graduation after attaining capability for self-sustainability. Incubatees perceive the services offered by the incubation centre as helpful through training, affordable office space, entrepreneurial ecosystem and opportunities for a lean startup. Implications- While this study does not offer statistical inferences for generalisation because of the qualitative design and single case, the exploration of FinAfrica provides insights about how Incubation centers need to plan for positive and sustainable entrepreneurial impact for startups. There is need for more Government and other development partners’ involvement in business incubation and post incubation support for competiveness and growth. Originality/value- This study provides insights about the key services offered in the incubation process and provides insights into the perceived benefits of business incubation. It also contributes to literature about business incubation with practical evidence from an emerging economy whose focus is on private sector development and innovation promotion.

Fair trade in organic rice: a case study from Thailand

2002 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 45-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuntana Udomkit ◽  
Adrian Winnett
Keyword(s):  
Fair Trade ◽  
Organic Rice
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