Exceeding government-mandated social programs: minority supplier development programs
Purpose - This paper sets out to promote individual enterprise responsibility and provide recommendations that will strengthen the relationship between large firms and small businesses involved in minority supplier development programs in the USA.Design methodology approach - The groundwork for the...
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Published in | Management research news Vol. 31; no. 2; pp. 111 - 124 |
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Main Authors | , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Patrington
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
25.01.2008
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Summary: | Purpose - This paper sets out to promote individual enterprise responsibility and provide recommendations that will strengthen the relationship between large firms and small businesses involved in minority supplier development programs in the USA.Design methodology approach - The groundwork for the empirical study comprised a literature review of existing perspectives on the assisted growth and development of businesses owned by minorities.Findings - Support is found for programs that help disadvantaged groups to succeed but opposition to preferential treatment is also evident. Several firms that have noteworthy minority supplier development programs are identified. Recommendations are provided to further develop the relationship between large suppliers and small businesses owned by minorities.Research limitations implications - Future research should use organizational case studies to provide a more detailed analysis of outcomes and the role of minority supplier development programs.Practical limitations - It is not the intention in this work to present recommendations that will increase procurement contracts for ethnic business enterprises.Originality value - This paper offers several starting-points, which are critical to building successful relationships between suppliers and small businesses owned by minorities. |
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ISSN: | 0140-9174 2040-8269 1758-6135 2040-8277 |
DOI: | 10.1108/01409170810846830 |