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November 25, 2024 This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlightedthe following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: fact-checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread by Monash University In a business-to-business (B2B) supply chain context, business customers who conduct unfair and socially irresponsible business practices have been shown to have significantly decreased suppliers' intentions to continue their business relationships, according to researchers from Monash University and Northeastern University. Published in the Journal of Business Ethics , the study is the first to examine the effect of customers' unethical practices on their suppliers' intention to continue their business relationships , offering new insights for businesses seeking to navigate ethical dilemmas. This study is in a business-to-business (B2B) context, focusing on the relationship between firms; for example, suppliers and customers. Professor Daniel Prajogo, from the Department of Management in the Monash Business School, said the study surveyed 506 managers from small to medium-sized suppliers in Australia, who—due to their size and limited resources —were likely to have weaker bargaining power against their customers. The suppliers ranged from sectors including manufacturing, retail, transport, construction and health care. "Our study distinguished two types of unethical practices displayed by the customer, those being unfair business practices that have a direct negative or harmful effect on suppliers' interests, for example reducing their profitability," Professor Prajogo said. "The other was socially irresponsible practices, such as polluting the environment or paying low wages. While socially irresponsible practices may not have an immediate direct effect on the supplier, such behaviors do have a wider impact on society and may cause indirect harm to the supplier, for example, negative reputational effects. "Our findings show that both customers' unfair or opportunistic business practices toward suppliers and their socially irresponsible practices had negative effects on suppliers' intention to maintain their relationship with their customers. "We also found, however, that the negative impact is balanced by the level of dependence suppliers have on their customers and the benefits they derive from the relationship with the customers. These benefits may lead suppliers to tolerate unfair business practices, as they feel compensated by the customers for any financial hurt or loss suffered. Similarly, the supplier's dependence leads them to endure the socially irresponsible practices of their powerful customers because of their dependence, or a lack of alternative customers in the markets," added Professor Prajogo. Associate Professor Brian Cooper, from the Department of Management in the Monash Business School said, "Overall, our study demonstrated that intention to continue buyer-supplier relationships in response to unethical practices is determined by self-interest and resource dependence. "From our findings, we encourage rethinking on governance in supply chain relationships. While there is no simple answer to mitigate and/or eliminate unethical practices, we call for institutional reformation in supply chain relationships, which can empower small and medium sized suppliers to be on a more equal footing when dealing with unacceptable behaviors from customers." Associate Professor Ross Donohue, also from the Department of Management in the Monash Business School, said, "The ethical implications of this research are critical for business leaders. By understanding how unethical practices affect supplier relationships, companies can better align their behaviors to foster fairer, more sustainable partnerships. "Furthermore, regulators and policymakers have an important role to play in improving fairer business practices, especially when there is a power imbalance between suppliers and buyers." More information: Daniel Prajogo et al, The Effect of Customers' Unethical Practices on Suppliers' Intention to Continue Their Relationships, Journal of Business Ethics (2024). DOI: 10.1007/s10551-024-05742-8 Journal information: Journal of Business Ethics Provided by Monash UniversityJets' Ulbrich says Rodgers 'absolutely' remains the team's starting quarterback777jogo login 。

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Brookfield Infrastructure Renews Its Normal Course Issuer BidsWith 25 percent of the vote according to two exit polls, Ciolacu appeared to be well ahead of far-right challengers looking to capitalise on this EU member's concerns about inflation and the war in neighbouring Ukraine. The same exit polls gave second place to centre-right former journalist turned small-town mayor Elena Lasconi at 18 percent, with two far-right candidates scoring 15 and 16 percent. In the absence of an outright winner in the first round -- scoring more than 50 percent -- the top two candidates go through to a second-round run-off in the poor NATO member on December 8. Ciolacu, a Social Democrat, is leading a field of 13 contenders in the race to take over from President Klaus Iohannis in the largely ceremonial post. He welcomed the exit polls putting him in the lead, but said all the votes would have to be counted before he knew who he would face in the second round. Lasconi too, was cautious. "The scores are very tight, it's not yet time to celebrate," said the 52-year-old politician. Far-right leader George Simion, 38, who some had forecast might take second place, is for the moment in fourth. Exit polls put him just behind the 62-year-old pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu. But Simion said Sunday evening: "We'll see the results of the ballot boxes at 11:00 pm (2100 GMT)." Ciolacu's party has shaped Romania's politics for more than three decades, and as he voted Sunday he promised stability and a "decent" standard of living. But political analyst Cristian Parvulescu told AFP: "The far right is by far the big winner of this election." Simion saw his popularity surge by tapping into voter anger over record inflation while promising more affordable housing. Looking for a new election breakthrough for European far-right parties, Simion warned of possible "fraud" and "foreign interference" when voting. But he added: "I am happy that we are giving Romanians hope and the prospect of a better future." The stakes are high for Romania, which has a 650-kilometre (400-mile) border with Ukraine and has become more important since Russia invaded its neighbour in 2022. The Black Sea nation now plays a "vital strategic role" for NATO -- as it is a base for more than 5,000 soldiers -- and the transit of Ukrainian grain, the New Strategy Center think tank said. Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election has further "complicated" Romania's choice, political analyst Cristian Pirvulescu told AFP. Known for his fiery speeches, Simion is a Trump fan who sometimes dons a red cap in appreciation of his idol. Simion opposes sending military aid to Ukraine, wants a "more patriotic Romania" and frequently lashes out against what he calls the "greedy corrupt bubble" running the European Union. Having campaigned hard to win over Romania's large diaspora working abroad, he said the country had only "minions and cowards as leaders". Pirvulescu predicted that if Simion reached the second round his AUR party would get a boost in the December parliamentary election. "Romanian democracy is in danger for the first time since the fall of communism in 1989," he said. "I'm really afraid we'll end up with Simion in the second round," 36-year-old IT worker Oana Diaconu told AFP, expressing concern about the far-right leader's unpredictable nature and attacks on the European Union. The campaign was marked by controversy and personal attacks, with Simion facing accusations of meeting with Russian spies -- a claim he has denied. Ciolacu has been criticised for his use of private jets. Some observers had tipped Lasconi, now mayor of the small town of Campulung and head of a centre-right opposition party, as a surprise package. Sunday's exit polls appeared to suggest they were right. During campaigning, she had said she wanted a future "where no one has to pack their suitcases and leave" the country and for "institutions that work". bur/js-jj/Taylor Swift is an "authentic fan" of the Kansas City Chiefs

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Former has seen his idea of the Australian batting line-up getting some extra cricket in ahead of the second Test against India shut down. The top order of Nathan McSweeney, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne and to produce against India in the first Test in Perth as Jasprit Bumrah and co ripped through the order in both innings. In particular, Labuschagne has come under intense scrutiny for his form across the last 18 months having scored 10, 1 not out, 3, 5, 1, 2, 90, 6, 2 and 3 for an average of just 13.66 in his last 10 efforts. However, coach Andrew McDonald has appeared to back the Queenslander to find his form in Adelaide. Despite calls for changes heading into the second Test in Adelaide, Cummins and McDonald appear ready to back most of the players struggling for form. The only potential change appears to be if the allrounder can't back-up. However, former captain Clarke has called for the players to get some time in the middle between now and the first ball in Adelaide. The players were give time to go home, before heading into camp before the day-night Test. side, as revealed by , but appears unlikely to take that up. And Clarke has called for the players to play for the Prime Minister's XI to get time in the middle with Labuschagne and Smith particularly struggling for form and rhythm ahead of a vital second Test against India. "As a player when you're under the pump, and you're not making runs, the risk is there," Clarke said on The Big Sports Breakfast. "You go play club cricket, you could get a good ball and you can nick it ... but if the selectors are sticking with the same XI – if I'm out of form as a batter, I'm batting. "I don't care how big that risk is. Give me some time in the middle because I want to make runs in the next Test, not be scared to fail in the lead-up. "That is definitely a realistic option because you know you're going to get a bat. I'd be taking it before the second Test." However, coach Andrew McDonald said on Wednesday the players will not be featuring for the Prime Minister's XI, and instead will be given rest. “We feel that with the long summer ahead, the prep we’ve got in place ... we’ll be well prepared as we were leading into the first Test,” McDonald said. “They’ll have some hits when they’re back home, so part of the preparation will be when they’re at home as well as when we get to Adelaide. Bowlers will go through their work in terms of recovery.” While it appears very unlikely there will be changes in the starting XI for the Adelaide Test, the player under the most pressure in the Aussie squad is Labuschagne. The No.3 batter is averaging just 30.28 in Test cricket since February last year. In his last 10 innings, Labushcagne has scored 10, 1 not out, 3, 5, 1, 2, 90, 6, 2 and 3 for an average of just 13.66. However, coach Andrew McDonald has appeared to back the Queenslander to find his form in Adelaide. “We look at the way he plays, and when he’s at his best,” McDonald said. “And when we’ve seen him at his best he’s shown great intent at the crease. “That’s an ongoing discussion and that ebbs and flows in players’ careers, so at the moment he’s in one of those patches and no doubt he’ll be getting critiqued externally. But internally we’re really confident that, at his best, he’s the player that we need.”

Gardner-Webb 79, Bethune-Cookman 64Jannik Sinner leads Italy back to the Davis Cup semifinals and a rematch against AustraliaIn a letter to the Prime Minister, shadow foreign secretary Dame Priti Patel and shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick claimed the decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) had “no proper basis in international law”. They said the UK’s refusal to explicitly say whether or not the Israeli premier would be detained if he arrived in the country “opens the farcical spectre of your Government trying to sanction the arrest” of an ally to Britain. Criticising the ICC warrant, the shadow ministers said: “It is hard to escape the conclusion this is an activist decision, motivated by politics and not the law.” They argued the court was established to pursue cases in instances where countries do not have robust and independent judiciaries, which could not be said of Israel. “The UK Government’s response to the decision has been nonsensical,” they said. “On Friday, the Home Secretary refused to say whether Mr Netanyahu would be detained if he travelled to the UK. “This opens the farcical spectre of your Government trying to sanction the arrest on UK soil of the leader of an ally of the UK, while you continue a diplomatic charm offensive with the Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping. “It falls to you to clarify the Government’s position – now. The Government must make clear that it does not support an arrest warrant being issued which has no proper basis in international law.” Downing Street on Friday indicated that Mr Netanyahu could face arrest if he entered the UK, refusing to comment on “hypotheticals” but saying Britain would always follow its “legal obligations”. The International Criminal Court Act 2001 states that a Secretary of State must, on receipt of a request for arrest from the ICC, “transmit the request and the documents accompanying it to an appropriate judicial officer”. Asked whether the UK would comply with requirements under the Act, Sir Keir’s spokesman said: “Yes, the Government would fulfil its obligations under the Act and indeed its legal obligations.” The ICC has issued a warrant for Mr Netanyahu and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes in Gaza. Number 10 previously said the domestic process linked to ICC arrest warrants has never been used to date by the UK because no-one wanted by the international court had visited the country. It added that Israel remained a “key partner across a range of areas”. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “It is important that we have a dialogue with Israel at all levels to reach the ceasefire that we all want to see, to bring an end to the violence, to protect civilians and ensure the release of hostages.” The ICC also issued a warrant for Mohammed Deif, head of Hamas’s armed wing, over the October 7 2023 attacks that triggered Israel’s offensive in Gaza. A domestic court process would be required before Mr Netanyahu faced arrest if he set foot in the UK. The ICC said there are “reasonable grounds to believe” Mr Netanyahu and Mr Gallant were responsible for “the war crime of starvation as a method of warfare, and the crimes against humanity of murder, persecution and other inhumane acts”. The court’s pre-trial chamber also found “reasonable grounds to believe that Mr Netanyahu and Mr Gallant each bear criminal responsibility as civilian superiors for the war crime of intentionally directing an attack against the civilian population”. The impact of the warrants is likely to be limited since Israel and its major ally, the US, are not members of the ICC.