This study examines the ethical management of workers with disability (WWD) employed at two social enterprises in Australia. Viewed largely through the spectrum of institutionally-based conflict in the employment relationship, this research draws on a framework of situated moral agency (Wilcox, 2012) to establish the ways in which WWD are afforded opportunities to engage in work and how managers and supervisors practise situated moral agency at the workplace. A qualitative case study approach is used with 62 participants through semi-structured interviews and focus groups. Key findings demonstrate supervisors constantly have to reshape and reinterpret human resource management (HRM) policies and practices to exercise and extend moral agency. This phenomenon suggests contradictions between moral agency and ethical management practice within current HRM regimes. The key message of the paper is that HRM does not always support the ethical management of WWD. Consequently, we question the ethical nature of contemporary HRM policy and practice for WWD, and argue for further research to unpack ethical ways to more effectively support WWD in the workplace. For WWD to be included at work, achieve life skills and their goals, managers and supervisors need to engage with their moral agency. Finally, we draw implications for management and employment relations theory and practice.
The field of Halal tourism is experiencing burgeoning growth and is expected to reach a market value of $300 billion by 2026. In this context, the tourism policies implemented by Brunei play a crucial role in shaping the perceptions and experiences of tourists, while also exerting a substantial impact on the country's economic development. As Brunei aims to diversify its economy and reduce its dependence on oil exports, the Halal tourism market presents a promising opportunity for the nation's Islamic travel industry. Particularly, Muslim tourists from the United States (US) and Australia emerge as potential target markets for Brunei. Given Brunei's predominantly Islamic character, the country possesses inherent advantages as a Muslim-Friendly Tourism (MFT) destination for US and Australian Muslim tourists. These advantages embrace shared religious values, a safe environment (Darussalam – Abode of Peace), and common use of the English language. This paper aims to assess the potential of these target markets by considering their Purchasing Power Parity, consumer needs, and demand for Halal food and accommodations. This paper adopts qualitative research methods, focusing on Netnography to gain insight into the digital experiences of potential Muslim tourists/consumers. Extensive datasets drawn from eHalal.io, a reputable provider of quality management systems for Halal products and services, will be analysed to gather valuable information. Through this study, we hope to shed light on the viability and attractiveness of the US and Australian Muslim tourist markets for Brunei's Halal tourism industry. The findings presented in this study suggests valuable insights for policymakers in Brunei's tourism industry, in regard to target markets of the US and Australia Muslim tourists.
Covid-19 pandemic outbreak caused massive disruptions globally impacting border closure and lockdowns across all industries including the food industry. The Muslim community was not spared, with challenges in Halal validation/certification, from food security, supply chain and to proving a sustainable eco-system. Blockchain provides a digital tool to supplement a sustainable Halal validation, certification, and auditing of food from farm to fork. This is especially important, as the pandemic has shifted Muslim consumers to move online which created new challenges for the Halal authorities to support the Muslim community. Using a case study, Netnography was applied to qualitatively explore ‘Big Data’ from a current blockchain on the information of halal consumer behaviour during the pandemic. This study suggests that during Covid-19 lockdown and current pandemic circumstances, Halal consumers have shifted to greater online know-how. This crisis has highlighted a need for Halal issuing authorities to adopt new technologies, such as blockchain to provide better decision making for Muslim consumers in relation to Halal food.
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