Abstract In emerging markets, instances of increasing consumers focus on ethical aspects the product are observed. To this end, we aim to examine influence two certifications and involvement types willingness purchase products at price premiums in Indian market. No animal cruelty certification no child labor chosen as certifications, a shirt bar soap high low categories. Data is collected from ...

This paper reviews the application of human reliability analysis methods to human factors design issues. An application framework is sketched in which aspects of modeling typically found in human reliability analysis are used in a complementary fashion to the existing human factors phases of design and testing. The paper provides best achievable practices for design, testing, and modeling. Such...

Fast development in Information Communication Technology (ICT) and cellular telephone innovations empower users to perform online transactions from cell telephones/machines from anyplace, at whenever. Thus users need to oversee various online records. Thusly users key-in numerous login data to verify/access them. Consequently it is troublesome for users to oversee various online record accredit...

The purpose of this research study was to evaluate the effectiveness of ISO 9001 Certified Contracting organizations at United Arab Emirates and identify the potential reasons behind the failure of ISO 9001 certified organizations.For conducting this study, an in-depth literature review was made. A pilot survey was organized to capture the perceptions of these contracting organizations. The pil...

In the province of Quebec, Canada, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in manufactured timber construction seeking to expand their market must necessarily go beyond local trade. By exporting products building sections another country, Quebec manufacturers deal with significant regulations certification constraints. The aim this study is therefore propose a method qualify impacts these constrain...

The ISO certification process has been in existence for 14 years. During that time, hundreds of thousands of suppliers of mainly industrial products and services have become ISO 9000 registered. However, the adoption rate of ISO 9000 certifications in US industry has lagged that of other developed countries. This is now changing; the number of new ISO 9000 certifications being obtained annually...

Although there remains some controversy regarding the issue of humaninduced climate change, there is always a market for money-saving devices, including those that increase energy and water use efficiency.1 There are also nonpecuniary benefits of human comfort when a residence maintains its temperature with less cycling of heating and cooling devices, so it is reasonable that buyers would pay f...