Download or read book Good Corporation Bad Corporation written by Guillermo C. Jimenez and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This textbook provides an innovative, internationally oriented approach to the teaching of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and business ethics. Drawing on case studies involving companies and countries around the world, the textbook explores the social, ethical, and business dynamics underlying CSR in such areas as global warming, genetically modified organisms (GMO) in food production, free trade and fair trade, anti-sweatshop and living-wage movements, organic foods and textiles, ethical marketing practices and codes, corporate speech and lobbying, and social enterprise. The book is designed to encourage students and instructors to challenge their own assumptions and prejudices by stimulating a class debate based on each case study"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book Leveraging Consumer Behavior and Psychology in the Digital Economy written by Suki, Norazah Mohd and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-06-26 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the increasing prevalence of information, communication, and technology, including social media, in the digital economy, leveraging consumer behavior and psychology has become a dominant ground for researchers and practitioners to inspect the trends, opportunities, and challenges to social networking service (SNS) developers and online firms. These platforms have become a key channel for social interactions and networking among individuals and online communities to leverage business activities in respect to product and service visibility and sustainability via the internet. Leveraging Consumer Behavior and Psychology in the Digital Economy is a pivotal reference source that provides current research on topics relevant to consumer behavior, consumer psychology, consumer value, customer satisfaction, and loyalty and how best to utilize this research consumer behavior and psychology in the digital economy. Emphasizing critical topics in the field of consumer behavior research, this publication is a wide-ranging resource for professionals, practitioners, marketers, retailers, business managers, academics, researchers, and graduate-level students interested in the latest material on consumer behavior and psychology in the digital economy.

Download or read book Digital and Social Media Marketing written by Nripendra P. Rana and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-11 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines issues and implications of digital and social media marketing for emerging markets. These markets necessitate substantial adaptations of developed theories and approaches employed in the Western world. The book investigates problems specific to emerging markets, while identifying new theoretical constructs and practical applications of digital marketing. It addresses topics such as electronic word of mouth (eWOM), demographic differences in digital marketing, mobile marketing, search engine advertising, among others. A radical increase in both temporal and geographical reach is empowering consumers to exert influence on brands, products, and services. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and digital media are having a significant impact on the way people communicate and fulfil their socio-economic, emotional and material needs. These technologies are also being harnessed by businesses for various purposes including distribution and selling of goods, retailing of consumer services, customer relationship management, and influencing consumer behaviour by employing digital marketing practices. This book considers this, as it examines the practice and research related to digital and social media marketing.

Download or read book Sustainable Marketing Branding and Reputation Management Strategies for a Greener Future written by Masengu, Reason and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-09-18 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the wake of increasing consumer and stakeholder concerns regarding environmental and social issues, and the vulnerabilities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, sustainable marketing has emerged as a critical aspect of modern business strategies. Sustainable Marketing, Branding, and Reputation Management: Strategies for a Greener Future provides a comprehensive and timely exploration of the key concepts, trends, and challenges in sustainable marketing within today's dynamic business environment. This book delivers an extensive overview of sustainable marketing, covering a diverse range of topics. It delves into the role of sustainable marketing in addressing environmental and social concerns, examines its impact on consumer behavior and brand loyalty, and showcases best practices for integrating sustainability into marketing strategies and tactics. Additionally, it explores the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing sustainable marketing across various industries, investigates the influence of digital technologies on sustainable marketing, and explores the future of sustainable marketing in the post-COVID-19 era. Targeting marketing professionals, business leaders, marketing students and educators, and individuals interested in advancing sustainable business practices, this book serves as an invaluable resource. It offers insights into the role of marketing in creating a more environmentally friendly future and equips readers with the latest strategies and best practices for promoting sustainability through marketing.

Download or read book Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development written by Jitendra K. Das and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book critically analyzes the role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in achieving sustainable development in emerging economies. It brings together recent developments, effective frameworks, business models, and strategies adopted by companies and looks at how they contribute to sustainable business growth. The volume discusses diverse themes such as green marketing for promoting sustainable development; digitization and sustainability concerns; communication strategies for CSR; ethical standards in Indian advertising; microfinance as an instrument for achieving sustainable development; the role of CSR in the Skill India initiative; and CSR activities of Indian listed companies. It also provides solutions to challenges in achieving sustainable development goals at local and global levels. Drawing on in-depth case studies, the book will be an essential read for corporate professionals, students, and researchers of CSR, management studies, development studies, business studies, economics, environmental studies, green marketing, and sociology. It will also be relevant for policy makers, NGOs, public and private sector corporations, and consultants in sustainability reporting, business ethics, and sustainable development.

Download or read book Business Ethics An Indian Perspective written by A. C. Fernando and published by Pearson Education India. This book was released on 2009 with total page 893 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Business Ethics: An Indian Perspective introduces ethical concepts that are relevant to resolving moral issues in business. It sensitizes readers on ethical principles and develops reasoning and analytical skills needed to apply ethical concepts to business decisions. The book is interspersed with a lot of case studies, more specifically Indian scenarios making it relevant for Indian students. The chapter topics cover ethical theories underlying business, application of ethics in day-to-day business, ethics and the environment and ethics in consumer protection. It also features ethical issues in various managerial functions such as finance, human resource and marketing. A separate chapter on the IT sector specifically addresses the ethical dilemmas of today's upcoming industry.

Download or read book Ethics Social Responsibility and Sustainability in Marketing written by Ipek Altinbasak-Farina and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-07-03 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the rising concept of 21st century societal marketing which entails that marketers should fulfill the needs of their target group in ways that enhance the well-being of a society as a whole. In the past, social responsibility and corporate ethics may not have been the key elements of corporate and business strategy. However, in the last decade the picture has changed dramatically. Consumers are more concerned about ethical issues and the effects of business activities on the environment and the society. The impact and importance of ethical consumerism is escalating. The consumers are more attentive and expect companies promote their ethical credentials in order to make them more accountable of their actions. This book also reveals how companies should realize that corporate social responsibility (CSR) is not an illustration of corporate altruism but a source of opportunity, and competitive advantage. Finding and following social initiatives as a part of the key business model is proved to be one of the competitive strengths in many instances. This book covers different issues related to ethics, social responsibility and sustainability in marketing and presents different cases and applications from different countries. Together with the best practices, each case and research is expected to shed light on how to improve the role of marketing in helping to the development and well-being of the society.

Download or read book BRAND EQUITY AN INDIAN PERSPECTIVE written by SANGEETA TROTT and published by PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The value of a brand is acknowledged only when a consumer is happy and satisfied using it. Hence, recognition and praise enhance the brand value or brand equity of a product, and makes a product ‘a brand’. Therefore, brand equity becomes a precedence for any product to become a brand. This book delves onto the concepts and theories of Brand Equity, and how it forms an integral part of any product becoming a success. The book skillfully explains fundamental concepts of brand equity, and its importance in product/services marketing, in the Indian context. Divided into four parts, Part 1 of the book begins by explaining the meaning of branding and brand equity. Part 2 then focuses on various components of brand equity. Part 3 educates the readers/students on how to measure brand equity of a product or a brand. Part 4 concludes by elaborating on ways and means to enhance brand equity of any product. This book is designed for the postgraduate degree and PG Diploma students of management specializing in Marketing and brand management. The book will be equally useful for practising Product/Brand Managers.

Download or read book Ethics in Marketing written by Patrick E. Murphy and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2016-12-13 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding and appreciating the ethical dilemmas associated with business is an important dimension of marketing strategy. Increasingly, matters of corporate social responsibility are part of marketing's domain. Ethics in Marketing contains 20 cases that deal with a variety of ethical issues such as questionable selling practices, exploitative advertising, counterfeiting, product safety, apparent bribery and channel conflict that companies face across the world. A hallmark of this book is its international dimension along with high-profile case studies that represent situations in European, North American, Chinese, Indian and South American companies. Well known multinationals like Coca Cola, Facebook, VISA and Zara are featured. This second edition of Ethics in Marketing has been thoroughly updated and includes new international cases from globally recognized organizations on gift giving, sustainability, retail practices, multiculturalism, sweat shop labor and sports sponsorship. This unique case-book provides students with a global perspective on ethics in marketing and can be used in a free standing course on marketing ethics or marketing and society or it can be used as a supplement for other marketing classes.

Download or read book Ethical and Social Marketing in Asia written by Bang Nguyen and published by Chandos Publishing. This book was released on 2015-02-16 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a growing interest in firms' adoption of ethical and social marketing approaches among academics and practitioners alike. Ethical Marketing is the application of ethics into the marketing process, and Social Marketing is a concept that seeks to influence a target audience for the greater social good. Ethical and Social Marketing in Asia examines this so-far unexplored area, investigating why differing cultures and consumption behaviours require different emphasis in different markets. The diversity of the Asian countries provides a perplexing environment to the development and management of ethical and social marketing. The belief that bottom line profits is enough for a company, is often not favourably viewed by Asian countries emphasising collective, social and long term benefits for the people and country. Due to these interesting characteristics and complexities, the study of ethical and social marketing in Asia is a timely topic. The first chapters introduce Ethical Marketing in Asia, followed by case studies of how the approach is used across 14 diverse economies, geographically based on 'clusters'; North East, (China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea), South East (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines, Indonesia) and South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh). The second part discusses Social Marketing using the same sequence of regions and economies and the third part explores the unique link to Fairness Management in Asia, followed by a conclusion. - Explores the nature of ethical and social marketing from an Asian perspective - Discusses current ethical and social marketing researches and practices in different areas, industries, commercial and non-commercial sectors - Serves as an invaluable resource for marketing academics and practitioners requiring more than anecdotal evidence of different ethical and social marketing applications - Compares and contrasts unethical situations covering important aspects related to ethics, society and fairness - Includes an interesting mix of theory, research findings and practices

Download or read book Ethical Marketing Through Data Governance Standards and Effective Technology written by Saluja, Shefali and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-05-13 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marketing on digital platforms requires critical thinking on data management systems, machine learning methods, and attributes like customer trust, societal ethics, and managing consumer feedback with the utmost utilization of technology in different ways. The pursuit for a unified source of information is fundamental for marketers in digital marketing. Ethical Marketing Through Data Governance Standards and Effective Technology delves into the intricacies of achieving this unity by addressing the challenges and presenting solutions in a structured manner. The book explores the fundamental necessity for an effective data governance strategy. It emphasizes the eradication of silos and the establishment of regulations governing data classification, storage, and processing. Within this framework, the application of artificial intelligence in marketing takes center stage. The book investigates Artificial Intelligence (AI) marketing, machine learning methods, and data management systems. Furthermore, the book studies advertising standards and challenges on online platforms. The intersection of technology and advertising is dissected, focusing on virtual assistance through avatars and their impact on consumer psychology. The importance of a comprehensive database governance strategy is underscored, presenting a complete approach for corporations to navigate the intricacies of online marketing while upholding ethical standards.

Download or read book New Age Marketing written by Upinder Dhar and published by Excel Books India. This book was released on 2008 with total page 868 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The theme of NICOM 2008 being held between January 9 to 11, 2008 is 'Strategies and Trends in Marketing: A New Economy Perspective'. The issues, challenges and dimensions of the emerging scenario are grouped into the following sub-themes. 'Marketing Information System' brings together scholarly contributions on Marketing Research and Analytics, Business Intelligence and Forecasting Tools, Data Mining in Marketing and Decision Support System, Knowledge Management and Environment Sensing for Marketing. The sub-theme 'Value Creation: New Paradigms' has deliberations on Marketing Innovations, Trends in Pricing Strategy, Diffusion of New Products and Marketing Mix Decisions. 'Value Delivery in Marketing' covers topics on Disintermediation, Re-intermediation, Managing Marketing Channels, Logistics and Technology and 3PL and 4PL. 'Managing Marketing Communication' looks at Managing Brands, Changing Face of Advertising, Marketing Communication on Internet, Managing Content and Blogging The New Marketing Tool. 'Marketing Metrics' gets together papers on measuring Performance, Expectations, Customer Satisfaction, Loyalty and Preferences, Awareness, Attitudes and Usage. 'Business Markets in New Economy' looks at Business Integration, Managing Suppliers, E-Marketplaces, Extended Organization and Managing Procurement. 'Marketing and Technology' debates on the issues in Process Automation, Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Managing Customer Data Bases, E-commerce and Technology, Customer Information Security, Retail and Technology and Managing Online Services. 'Interdisciplinary Studies' gives a platform for Cross Cultural Studies, Marketing of Financial Services, Marketing of Hospitality and Tourism, Marketing of Healthcare Services, Managing Services, Retail - the Changing Face and Ethical Issues in Marketing. This book is the result of publication of selected works out of over a hundred papers presented at the Conference. It is appropriately titled 'NEW AGE MARKETING: Emerging Realities'. It is divided into four parts in line with the theme and sub-themes of the Conference as follows: Part-A: Marketing and TechnologyPart-B: Value Creation and DeliveryPart-C: Changing Face of MarketingPart-D: Marketing Metrics

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Download or read book The Handbook of Communication and Corporate Reputation written by Craig E. Carroll and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-06-22 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the latest insights from the world of communication studies into the nature of corporate reputation, this new addition to Wiley-Blackwell’s series of handbooks on communication and media reflects the growing visibility of large businesses’ ethical profiles, and tracks the benefits that positive public attitudes can bring. Serves as the definitive research collection for a fast-growing field featuring contributions by key international scholars Brings together state-of-the-art communication studies insights on corporate reputation Identifies and addresses the lacunae in the research literature Applies new theoretical frameworks to corporate reputation

Download or read book 1st International Conference Resonance on Cognitive Approach Social Ethics and Sustainability written by Raul V. Rodriguez and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-06-24 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Artificial intelligence (AI) has been fast growing since its evolution and experiments with various new add-on features; human efficiency is one among those and the most controversial topic. This chapter focuses on its attention towards studying human consciousness and AI independently and in conjunction. It provides theories and arguments on AI being able to adapt human-like consciousness, cognitive abilities and ethics. This chapter studies responses of more than 300 candidates of the Indian population and compares it against the literature review. Furthermore, it also discusses whether AI could attain consciousness, develop its own set of cognitive abilities (cognitive AI), ethics (AI ethics) and overcome human beings’ efficiency. This chapter is a study of the Indian population’s understanding of consciousness, cognitive AI and AI ethics.

Download or read book International Marketing written by Sak Onkvisit and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 619 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marketing is a universal activity that is widely applicable, regardless of the political, social or economic systems of a particular country. However, this doesn't mean that consumers in different parts of the world should be satisified in the same way. The 4th edition of International Marketing has been written to enable managers and scholars to meet the international challenges they face everyday. It provides the solid foundation required to understand the complexities of marketing on a global scale. The book has been fully updated with topical case studies, examples of contemporary marketing campaigns, the most relevant discussion topics as well as the most up-to-date theories, references and research findings. It is this combination of theory and practice that makes this textbook truly unique, presenting a fully rounded view of the topic rather than an anecodotal or descriptive one alone. The book includes chapters on: * Trade distortions and marketing barriers * Political and legal environments * Culture * Consumer behaviour * Marketing research * Promotion and pricing strategies * Currencies and foreign exchange Accessibly written and designed, this book is the most international book on marketing available that can be used by undergraduates and postgraduates the world over. A companion website provides additional material for lecturers and students alike.

Download or read book EBOOK Managing Brands written by LAFORET, SYLVIE and published by McGraw Hill. This book was released on 2009-12-16 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EBOOK: Managing Brands