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Articles by Thomas Chesney
Examining the influential factors of consumer purchase intentions for blockchain traceable coffee using the theory of planned behaviour
Abstract Purpose Given the increasing industry interest in blockchain technologies for supply chain management and product traceability, this paper aims to investigate consumer purchasing intentions for blockchain traceable coffee and their psychosocial antecedents, utilising an extended model of the theory of planned behaviour (TPB).
Diffusion of labor standards through supplier-subcontractor networks: An agent‐based model
Abstract Subcontracting represents a popular business model in supply chains across industries. In the case of hidden subcontracting, subcontractors are beyond the visible horizon of the (focal) buying firm. Hence, buyers must rely on a cascading effect for diffusing practices such as compliance with labor standards through their supply networks.
What do movie characters’ relationships reveal about gender, and how has this changed over time?
While there has been incremental progress, the gender gap in movies is still quite wide. Utilizing subtitles and information from IMDB for over 15,000 movies, we found that there were just 3.3 women on average in the top 10 most central roles in movies across genres. Dima Kagan, Thomas Chesney & Michael Fire 3 Jul 2020 Data science has the potential to contribute to a wide range of social science questions.
Diffusion of labor standards through supplier-subcontractor networks: An agent‐based model
Abstract Subcontracting represents a popular business model in supply chains across industries. In the case of hidden subcontracting, subcontractors are beyond the visible horizon of the (focal) buying firm. Hence, buyers must rely on a cascading effect for diffusing practices such as compliance with labor standards through their supply networks.
Authority baiting as art: On patrol with the Love Police
We study authority baiting on YouTube, videos whose content is constructed around the theme of a filmmaker questioning an authority figure. Using the theoretical context of sousveillance we examine the ideology of these vloggers, the style of their videos, laws and regulations that impact on baiting, and the audience of these performances. We draw conclusions on the existence of this vlogging community based on an imbalance of power.
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