When Student Samples Make Sense in Logistics Research

Thomas, Rodney W.

doi:10.1111/j.2158-1592.2011.01023.x

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“…Indeed, homogeneous samples help to maximize control and internal validity in experimental studies (Webster and Sell, 2007). In addition, in behavioral laboratory experiments that focus on precision and control, sampling requirements differ from other types of empirical studies, and research suggests that the use of students is appropriate for studies such as this one (Thomas, 2011;Tokar et al, 2011).…”

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Consumer product knowledge and intention to purchase remanufactured products

Wang

Hazen

2016

International Journal of Production Economics

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Consumer product knowledge and intention to purchase remanufactured products

Wang

Hazen

2016

International Journal of Production Economics

318

248

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“…Second, the data were collected in a student survey, and therefore, the study is not based on a representative sample. However, this methodology is frequently chosen in experimental research because homogeneity within a sample maximizes control and internal validity of the findings (Thomas 2011;Walker and Willer 2007). Third, the study was based on a specific manipulation of CSR performance in the domains of environment, society, and economy.…”

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Does CSR Matter for Nonprofit Organizations? Testing the Link Between CSR Performance and Trustworthiness in the Nonprofit Versus For-Profit Domain

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Drawing on attribution theory and expectancy violations theory, this paper examines the relevance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the nonprofit domain. For this task, an analysis of the effects of positive and negative CSR performance on perceived trustworthiness was conducted for nonprofit and for for-profit organizations. The findings of a survey-based experiment indicate that in the nonprofit domain, positive CSR performance does not significantly affect trustworthiness, whereas negative CSR performance significantly destroys trustworthiness. Since negative CSR performance is the result of irresponsible behavior, the study's findings suggest that CSR in the nonprofit domain should be centered on ''avoiding bad.'' Résumé S'appuyant sur la théorie de l'attribution et la théorie de la violation des attentes, cet article examine la pertinence de la responsabilité sociale des entreprises (RSE) dans le secteur à but non lucratif. Pour cette tâche, une analyse des effets de la performance RSE positive ou négative concernant la fiabilité perçue a été menée pour des organisations à but lucratif et des organisations sans but lucratif. Les conclusions d'une expérience reposant sur une enquête indiquent que, dans le secteur à but non lucratif, la performance RSE positive n'affecte pas la fiabilité de manière significative tandis que la performance RSE négative anéantit considér-ablement la fiabilité. Une performance RSE négative résultant d'un comportement irresponsable, les conclusions de l'étude suggèrent que la RSE dans le secteur à but non lucratif doit se concentrer à « éviter les mauvais comportements » .Zusammenfassung Basierend auf der Attributionstheorie und der ExpectancyViolations-Theorie untersucht dieser Beitrag die Relevanz von Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) im gemeinnützigen Sektor. Hierfür wurden die Auswirkungen von positiver und negativer CSR-Leistung auf die wahrgenommene Vertrauenswürdigkeit von gemeinnützigen und gewinnorientierten Organisationen untersucht. Die Ergebnisse einer experimentellen Studie zeigen, dass sich eine positive CSR-Leistung im gemeinnützigen Sektor nicht signifikant auf die Vertrauenswürdigkeit auswirkt, während eine negative CSR-Leistung die Vertrauenswürdigkeit signifikant beschädigt. Da eine negative CSR-Leistung das Resultat von unverantwortlichem Verhalten ist, legen die Studienergebnisse nahe, dass CSR im gemeinnützigen Sektor auf die Vermeidung von unverantwortlichen Verhaltensweisen ausgerichtet werden sollte.Resumen Recurriendo a la teoría de la atribución y a la teoría de la violación de las expectativas, el presente documento examina la relevancia de la Responsabilidad Social Corporativa (RSC/CSR) en el campo de las organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro. Para esta tarea, se realizó un análisis de los efectos del rendimiento en RSC/ CSR sobre la confianza percibida, para las organizaciones con ánimo de lucro y sin ánimo de lucro. Los hallazgos de un experimento basado en una encuesta indican que en el campo de las organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro, el ren...

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“…All participants did have some supply chain management experience, either working full‐time time or completing full‐time internships in supply chain management roles. Thus, participants were able to understand and respond to the experimental treatment conditions (Thomas ), but they did not have a significant amount of experience to draw from in constructing preference.…”

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Integrating Behavioral Decision Theory and Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Prioritizing Economic, Environmental, and Social Dimensions in Carrier Selection

Davis‐Sramek

Thomas

Fugate

2018

J of Business Logistics

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Carrier selection is a specialized sourcing decision with sustainability impacts in every supply chain. This research tests the effects of a transportation carrier's economic, environmental, and social sustainability performance on a shipper's carrier selection decision. Underrepresented experimental methods are used to test an a priori hypothesis derived from behavioral decision theory logic. Results contradict commonly held win–win, trade‐off, and ecological perspectives of sustainable supply chain management by finding that the economic dimension of sustainability has the greatest effect on carrier selection. Our research highlights this managerial preference and offers a theoretically grounded explanation for selection behaviors. This is one of the first empirical studies to simultaneously consider all three dimensions of sustainability. It also moves beyond an internal focal firm focus to evaluate sustainability effects through the eyes of external supply chain members. Our unique approach and findings offer managerial opportunities for differentiation and resource allocation as well as policy implications for the broader transportation system.

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When Student Samples Make Sense in Logistics Research

Cited by 80 publications

References 9 publications

Consumer product knowledge and intention to purchase remanufactured products

Consumer product knowledge and intention to purchase remanufactured products

Does CSR Matter for Nonprofit Organizations? Testing the Link Between CSR Performance and Trustworthiness in the Nonprofit Versus For-Profit Domain

Integrating Behavioral Decision Theory and Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Prioritizing Economic, Environmental, and Social Dimensions in Carrier Selection

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