Profit over principles: unveiling the motivating factors behind dark patterns in e-commerce through the lens of agency theory
Journal of Enterprise Information Management,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 22, 2025
Purpose
E-commerce
companies
use
manipulative
user
interface
(UI)
designs
known
as
dark
patterns
to
influence
customer
decisions
over
internet
platforms.
Although
are
annoy
users
and
erode
trust,
e-commerce
continue
them
heavily.
Therefore,
this
study
identifies
ranks
the
factors
that
motivate
patterns.
Design/methodology/approach
Feedback
from
17
industry
experts
was
collected,
a
novel
causal
modelling
technique
Grey
Influence
Analysis
(GINA)
applied
discover
most
important
motivating
in
system.
Findings
Meeting
long-term
economic
goals,
leveraging
data
existing
meeting
short-term
marketing
goals
emerged
crucial
reasons
behind
pattern
usage.
These
motivational
indicate
prioritize
profits
sustainability
coherent
with
agency
theory
of
corporate
governance.
Research
limitations/implications
The
have
been
identified
considering
overall
industry.
may
vary
for
specialized
sectors.
Practical
implications
study’s
findings
could
help
managers
adopt
user-centric
approach
encourage
fulfil
their
motivations
via
other
ethical
strategies.
Furthermore,
company
shareholders
resolve
conflicts
interest
avoid
customer-centric
approach.
would
also
spark
discussions
on
digital
ethics
prompt
legal
authorities
devise
policies
against
Originality/value
demonstrates
systematic
methodology
utilizing
GINA
various
domains.
Additionally,
it
advances
literature
online
manipulation.
Язык: Английский
Pay-per-use business models as a driver for additive manufacturing adoption: supply chain implications
Supply Chain Forum an International Journal,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 22
Опубликована: Март 17, 2025
Язык: Английский
Greening the supply chain: Leveraging additive manufacturing for sustainable risk management
Business Strategy and the Environment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Авг. 14, 2024
Abstract
Modern
supply
chains
face
multifaceted
risks
due
to
their
intricate
nature,
often
leading
disruptions
that
ripple
across
the
entire
chain.
However,
in
era
of
Industry
4.0,
innovative
technologies
such
as
additive
manufacturing
technology
(AMT)
promise
enhance
chain
sustainability
and
address
environmental
concerns.
This
study
investigates
potential
AMT
mitigating
(SCRs)
through
a
comprehensive
risk
assessment
framework
employing
best‐worst
method
(BWM).
Our
analysis
encompasses
14
SCRs
grouped
into
four
SCR
categories.
Analysis
outcome
reveals
adoption
has
most
significant
impact
addressing
related
lead
time
fluctuations,
waste
generation,
supplier
dependency,
inventory‐related
risks,
logistics‐related
risks.
Notably,
emerges
robust
strategy,
significantly
impacting
these
critical
areas,
thereby
aligning
with
principles
sustainability,
strategic
management,
fostering
innovation
green
technologies.
The
implications
this
offer
invaluable
insights
for
researchers
practitioners,
emphasizing
pivotal
role
promoting
sustainable
practices.
By
understanding
leveraging
AMT,
businesses
can
strategically
navigate
challenges
while
embracing
environmentally
conscious
approaches,
driving
positive
impacts
industries.
Язык: Английский
Проблемы адаптации передовых производственных технологий малыми и средними предприятиями
Industrial Economics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
S1, С. 96 - 101
Опубликована: Дек. 18, 2024
Статья
рассматривает
проблемы
адаптации
передовых
производственных
технологий
малыми
и
средними
предприятиями
в
России.
В
условиях
технологического
суверенитета,
обозначенного
как
приоритет
национальной
экономической
политики,
особое
внимание
уделяется
трансферу
критических
сквозных
технологий.
Основные
препятствия
для
малых
предприятий
включают
ограниченный
доступ
к
капиталу
технологическим
знаниям,
исторически
сложившаяся
структура
экономики
России
с
доминированием
крупных
государственных
предприятий.
Для
успешной
требуется
развитие
модульных
масштабируемых
технологий,
укрепление
сотрудничества
научно-исследовательскими
институтами,
индивидуальное
обучение
персонала
расширение
доступа
финансовым
ресурсам.
Важным
аспектом
является
создание
региональных
инновационных
кластеров,
которые
могут
способствовать
развитию
местных
экосистем
поддерживать
малые
средние
предприятия
интеграции
Подчеркивается
необходимость
комплексного
подхода
поддержке
предприятий,
включая
сетевых
взаимодействий
учет
специфики
их
организационной
структуры.
The
article
examines
the
problems
of
adaptation
advanced
production
technologies
(PPT)
by
small
and
medium-sized
enterprises
(SMEs)
in
Russia.
In
context
technological
sovereignty,
designated
as
a
priority
national
economic
policy,
special
attention
is
paid
to
transfer
critical
end-to-end
technologies.
main
obstacles
for
SMEs
include
limited
access
capital
knowledge,
which
makes
it
difficult
them
participate
innovation
processes.
historically
established
structure
Russian
economy,
dominated
large
state-owned
enterprises,
also
affects
development
SMEs.
Successful
PPT
requires
modular
scalable
technologies,
strengthening
cooperation
with
research
institutes,
individual
training
personnel
increased
financial
resources.
An
important
aspect
creation
regional
clusters
that
can
contribute
local
ecosystems
support
integrating
emphasizes
need
an
integrated
approach
supporting
SMEs,
including
network
interactions
taking
into
account
specifics
their
organizational
structure.
Язык: Русский