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Fast-food chains are everywhere and every day millions of people choose to have a break in a fast-food outlet. However, in recent years some local hamburger foodservice chains outside of the well-known international fast-food chains have found success by leveraging products linked with their territory. How do consumers value the service received in an international, rather than a local, fast-food outlet? This aspect is under-investigated in the literature, but is relevant in order to capture the main and most important differences between the two systems. Through a structured survey, consumers’ perceptions of both international and local hamburger foodservice outlets in the Turin Metropolitan area (Italy) were measured and analysed. The results indicate that consumers generally have a break in an international fast-food restaurant, but the value assigned to local fast-food chains is higher than that assigned to international ones. Specifically, local fast-food chains are appreciated for particular aspects related to the supply chain (animal welfare, ethical and social aspects, the origin of the raw materials, and some other characteristics of the food). The findings contribute to a more in-depth understanding of consumer behaviour, and give an insight into the relevance of the local aspects as opposed to the international ones.
Chiara Giachino; Niccolò Terrevoli; Alessandro Bonadonna. Local vs. International Hamburger Foodservice in the Consumer’s Mind: An Exploratory Study. Social Sciences 2021, 10, 252 .
AMA StyleChiara Giachino, Niccolò Terrevoli, Alessandro Bonadonna. Local vs. International Hamburger Foodservice in the Consumer’s Mind: An Exploratory Study. Social Sciences. 2021; 10 (7):252.
Chicago/Turabian StyleChiara Giachino; Niccolò Terrevoli; Alessandro Bonadonna. 2021. "Local vs. International Hamburger Foodservice in the Consumer’s Mind: An Exploratory Study." Social Sciences 10, no. 7: 252.
This study aims to explore how Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) are perceived by the young generations, and to see if NBS are capable of attracting young visitors to a specific area. Young generations are generally considered as being more sensitive towards nature and sustainability issues. In this context, planning and developing NBS may prove to be a powerful instrument to raise the interest of young people towards formerly degraded urban and peri-urban areas and ecosystems. The results of a survey focused on a specific NBS site and involving 1543 university students demonstrate that gender is the factor that most influences the perception of NBS. Females tend to have a good knowledge and a positive perception of NBS, and they are keen to visit sites where NBS are present; in contrast, males emerge as a very heterogeneous group, with different levels of knowledge and perception of NBS among them, as well as different attitudes towards visiting NBS sites. The results of this study are expected to help decision-makers plan the development of NBS sites and target potential visitors. Further research on the topic is finally recommended.
Chiara Giachino; Giulio Pattanaro; Bernardo Bertoldi; Luigi Bollani; Alessandro Bonadonna. Nature-based solutions and their potential to attract the young generations. Land Use Policy 2020, 101, 105176 .
AMA StyleChiara Giachino, Giulio Pattanaro, Bernardo Bertoldi, Luigi Bollani, Alessandro Bonadonna. Nature-based solutions and their potential to attract the young generations. Land Use Policy. 2020; 101 ():105176.
Chicago/Turabian StyleChiara Giachino; Giulio Pattanaro; Bernardo Bertoldi; Luigi Bollani; Alessandro Bonadonna. 2020. "Nature-based solutions and their potential to attract the young generations." Land Use Policy 101, no. : 105176.
The aim of this paper is to analyze the relationship between SMEs’ R&D internationalization and their innovation outcomes. Most studies on the topic focused on large multinational companies (MNCs), leaving several gaps in the literature with regard to SMEs. Using data from 106 Italian SMEs we performed an OLS regression analysis to test and find evidence of a positive linear relationship between SME’s R&D internationalization and innovation performance. In addition, we found that this relationship is positively moderated by knowledge management (KM) orientation. Main contributions are directed to the empirical test of the aforementioned relationships in a specific under developed research area, i.e. non-high tech SMEs, thus highlighting the positive effect of foreign acquisition of diverse cross-cultural knowledge on innovation. Moreover, KM orientation has been found to amplify this effect in the context of SMEs, due to a better management and integration of key internal and external knowledge.
Alberto Ferraris; Chiara Giachino; Francesco Ciampi; Jerome Couturier. R&D internationalization in medium-sized firms: The moderating role of knowledge management in enhancing innovation performances. Journal of Business Research 2019, 128, 711 -718.
AMA StyleAlberto Ferraris, Chiara Giachino, Francesco Ciampi, Jerome Couturier. R&D internationalization in medium-sized firms: The moderating role of knowledge management in enhancing innovation performances. Journal of Business Research. 2019; 128 ():711-718.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAlberto Ferraris; Chiara Giachino; Francesco Ciampi; Jerome Couturier. 2019. "R&D internationalization in medium-sized firms: The moderating role of knowledge management in enhancing innovation performances." Journal of Business Research 128, no. : 711-718.
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze farmer behavior, considering their attitude toward food waste with particular focus on their involvement in the last phase of the process, the retail phase. It assesses the different approaches applied to food waste management and its future. Design/methodology/approach A sample of 35 farmers in the Porta Palazzo market, the biggest food market in the Turin Area (north-west Italy), was identified and a survey was carried out to determine the behavior and perception of farmers regarding food waste and the management of unsold food. Findings Results show that there is a high level of interest on the ethical and charitable aspects of food waste and unsold food. However, awareness and knowledge of the initiatives organized by institutions are not sufficient. Practical implications If policy makers and institutions have an understanding of farmer behavior, they can implement ad hoc initiatives to reduce food waste and build on the work already done by farmers. Additionally, farmers can help customers to better understand the products. Originality/value This study analyzes the perception of the food waste phenomenon for one type of traditional operator in the food supply chain, the farmer. The originality of the paper lies in the fact that it has not only considered the perception of food waste but also the management of unsold food in a market area.
Alessandro Bonadonna; Andrea Matozzo; Chiara Giachino; Giovanni Peira. Farmer behavior and perception regarding food waste and unsold food. British Food Journal 2018, 121, 89 -103.
AMA StyleAlessandro Bonadonna, Andrea Matozzo, Chiara Giachino, Giovanni Peira. Farmer behavior and perception regarding food waste and unsold food. British Food Journal. 2018; 121 (1):89-103.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAlessandro Bonadonna; Andrea Matozzo; Chiara Giachino; Giovanni Peira. 2018. "Farmer behavior and perception regarding food waste and unsold food." British Food Journal 121, no. 1: 89-103.
Through the stakeholder theory perspective, this paper goes in depth in understanding the important role of family intentions in building relationships with multiple kinds of stakeholders. In literature, the different approach of family and non-family businesses towards social and environmental issues has been extensively discussed without reaching a commonly accepted conclusion. A family business context is more favourable for proactive stakeholder engagement because the owner can take decisions without worrying too much about the economic outcome. Moreover, the long-term orientation of family businesses is an element that can reinforce the role of corporate social responsibility and its link with local stakeholders, without need for formal and structured processes, above all in SMEs.
Piergiorgio Re; Chiara Giachino. CSR in Small and Medium Companies and Stakeholder’s Relationships. Symphonya. Emerging Issues in Management 2018, 76 -90.
AMA StylePiergiorgio Re, Chiara Giachino. CSR in Small and Medium Companies and Stakeholder’s Relationships. Symphonya. Emerging Issues in Management. 2018; (1):76-90.
Chicago/Turabian StylePiergiorgio Re; Chiara Giachino. 2018. "CSR in Small and Medium Companies and Stakeholder’s Relationships." Symphonya. Emerging Issues in Management , no. 1: 76-90.
Fabrizio Mosca; Bernardo Bertoldi; Chiara Giachino; Margherita Stupino. Facebook and Twitter, social networks for culture. An investigation on museums. MERCATI E COMPETITIVITÀ 2018, 39 -59.
AMA StyleFabrizio Mosca, Bernardo Bertoldi, Chiara Giachino, Margherita Stupino. Facebook and Twitter, social networks for culture. An investigation on museums. MERCATI E COMPETITIVITÀ. 2018; (2):39-59.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFabrizio Mosca; Bernardo Bertoldi; Chiara Giachino; Margherita Stupino. 2018. "Facebook and Twitter, social networks for culture. An investigation on museums." MERCATI E COMPETITIVITÀ , no. 2: 39-59.
Food wastage has been widely discussed and investigated from different perspectives in literature. The EU-28 produces about 88 million tonnes of food wastage every year, making the awareness of this phenomenon a vital matter. This paper focuses on the outdoor-market operators’ perception and behaviour towards the food waste phenomenon in a particular phase of the agro-food supply chain. It assesses the different approaches used to manage unsold produce and its destination. A sample of 214 market retailers in the Greater Torino market areas of Italy were identified, to whom a questionnaire was administered by interview to analyze the main actors involved in the food-wastage process and profile them according to their perception, behaviour, and attitude. The results show that there are three distinct kinds of market operators, i.e., farmers, peddlers, and hybrids. Their attitudes and behaviour towards unsold food differ, as does their inclination towards a sustainable approach, which depends on their personal experience and role in the supply chain. Moreover, the results provide some relevant elements that may contribute to improving the management of the food-waste phenomenon. Moreover, they bring some useful evidence to light that could lay the basis of more effective tools to be put at the disposal of various institutions.
Giovanni Peira; Luigi Bollani; Chiara Giachino; Alessandro Bonadonna. The Management of Unsold Food in Outdoor Market Areas: Food Operators’ Behaviour and Attitudes. Sustainability 2018, 10, 1180 .
AMA StyleGiovanni Peira, Luigi Bollani, Chiara Giachino, Alessandro Bonadonna. The Management of Unsold Food in Outdoor Market Areas: Food Operators’ Behaviour and Attitudes. Sustainability. 2018; 10 (4):1180.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGiovanni Peira; Luigi Bollani; Chiara Giachino; Alessandro Bonadonna. 2018. "The Management of Unsold Food in Outdoor Market Areas: Food Operators’ Behaviour and Attitudes." Sustainability 10, no. 4: 1180.
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the role of knowledge leader readiness within large companies operating in a changing environment. Design/methodology/approach A conceptual framework emerged from an analysis of four large companies and a review of the knowledge management literature. Secondary research was conducted to compare the four large companies against the proposed framework. Findings The conceptual model is a support to understand an organizations’ reaction to external changes and the role of the knowledge leader’s readiness in managing these changes and adjusting the knowledge management accordingly. From the analysis, it emerged that a knowledge leader’s readiness plays a relevant role in a changing organizational environment owing to his ability to acquire, handle and diffuse knowledge within the company. Practical implications The study emphasizes the significance of internal knowledge in managing changes. Practitioners could use this framework as a conceptual guide for their daily challenges and to recruit future leaders. Originality/value This study aims to contribute to the knowledge management literature by providing a practical model for organizations facing a changing environment. The originality of the model is the design of different managerial profiles that combine the leaders’ disposition to knowledge and their ability to drive change.
Bernardo Bertoldi; Chiara Giachino; Camillo Rossotto; Nathalie Bitbol-Saba. The role of a knowledge leader in a changing organizational environment. A conceptual framework drawn by an analysis of four large companies. Journal of Knowledge Management 2018, 22, 587 -602.
AMA StyleBernardo Bertoldi, Chiara Giachino, Camillo Rossotto, Nathalie Bitbol-Saba. The role of a knowledge leader in a changing organizational environment. A conceptual framework drawn by an analysis of four large companies. Journal of Knowledge Management. 2018; 22 (3):587-602.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBernardo Bertoldi; Chiara Giachino; Camillo Rossotto; Nathalie Bitbol-Saba. 2018. "The role of a knowledge leader in a changing organizational environment. A conceptual framework drawn by an analysis of four large companies." Journal of Knowledge Management 22, no. 3: 587-602.
In 2012, the European Union introduced two optional quality terms (OQT) as new tools for the enhancement of food products. Two years later, the requirements for the use of the OQT “mountain product” were defined to enhance agricultural production in harsh environments, such as mountain areas. This new tool aimed at promoting local development, maintaining the economic activities in mountain areas and redistributing wealth. The present research aims at understanding if farmers perceived this tool as useful and evaluates their level of awareness. To this aim, a sample of 68 traditional cheese producers from the North West Alpine Arch was interviewed. The results show that some cheese producers have a positive attitude towards the concepts set out in the OQT “mountain product” and consider it a useful tool to promote and enhance their products. Some critical elements are also discussed.
Alessandro Bonadonna; Giovanni Peira; Chiara Giachino; Luana Molinaro. Traditional Cheese Production and an EU Labeling Scheme: The Alpine Cheese Producers’ Opinion. Agriculture 2017, 7, 65 .
AMA StyleAlessandro Bonadonna, Giovanni Peira, Chiara Giachino, Luana Molinaro. Traditional Cheese Production and an EU Labeling Scheme: The Alpine Cheese Producers’ Opinion. Agriculture. 2017; 7 (8):65.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAlessandro Bonadonna; Giovanni Peira; Chiara Giachino; Luana Molinaro. 2017. "Traditional Cheese Production and an EU Labeling Scheme: The Alpine Cheese Producers’ Opinion." Agriculture 7, no. 8: 65.
Evidence from several studies illustrates the different points of view through which sustainability and mountains have been studied over the years. Nowadays, interest in Millennials is increasing but no research has compared Millennials and sustainability in the mountain context. This study aims at defining sustainability with reference to Millennial perception of both winter and summer mountain sports. By analysing data gathered from a sample of 2292 Millennials (Piedmont area), the authors confirm their high degree of sensitivity towards sustainable issues and, above all, discover that there are differences in the sustainable perception Millennials have of both mountain winter and summer sports. More specifically, Millennial perception is deeply influenced by the place where they are used to living―mountains or cities―and by their gender. From a managerial point of view, results have direct implications on the administrators of mountain institutions who can implement appropriate initiatives in order to correctly sensitise Millennials towards mountain sports. Moreover, from a theoretical perspective, the study opens a new scenario on two important topics linked to sustainability, namely Millennials and mountain sports.
Alessandro Bonadonna; Chiara Giachino; Elisa Truant. Sustainability and Mountain Tourism: The Millennial’s Perspective. Sustainability 2017, 9, 1219 .
AMA StyleAlessandro Bonadonna, Chiara Giachino, Elisa Truant. Sustainability and Mountain Tourism: The Millennial’s Perspective. Sustainability. 2017; 9 (7):1219.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAlessandro Bonadonna; Chiara Giachino; Elisa Truant. 2017. "Sustainability and Mountain Tourism: The Millennial’s Perspective." Sustainability 9, no. 7: 1219.
Taking the existing literature as a starting point, the goal of this research is to investigate the use of the recently popular fear appeals, and to prove the effectiveness of this communication tool through the analysis of a road safety advertisement. The research has been conducted by exposing 20 Italian students to a fear advertisement and monitoring their driving attitude over a period of two months. The results show a general efficacy of fear-based approaches in reducing high-speed driving, and highlight several major constraints of the video advertisement viewed by the students, and how health organisations might improve safety campaigns. This study represents a first attempt to investigate the subject better, based on the reaction generated by this emotional stimuli, but it is biased by the small sample considered in the analysis. Further research should be conducted on a greater and more heterogeneous sample, in order to create a more accurate model of reactions.
Chiara Giachino; Margherita Stupino; Gabriella Petrarulo; Bernardo Bertoldi. Fear appeals in social marketing: The case of anti-speeding video advertisement "Mistakes". Journal of Customer Behaviour 2017, 16, 61 -74.
AMA StyleChiara Giachino, Margherita Stupino, Gabriella Petrarulo, Bernardo Bertoldi. Fear appeals in social marketing: The case of anti-speeding video advertisement "Mistakes". Journal of Customer Behaviour. 2017; 16 (1):61-74.
Chicago/Turabian StyleChiara Giachino; Margherita Stupino; Gabriella Petrarulo; Bernardo Bertoldi. 2017. "Fear appeals in social marketing: The case of anti-speeding video advertisement "Mistakes"." Journal of Customer Behaviour 16, no. 1: 61-74.
Tourism came out to be one of the sector more involved in the sharing economy and in the collaborative consumption phenomenon: the way people choose, buy and live a journey is changed and, even the way to do tourism is changed. Sharing and collaborative consumption, based on trading and swapping, has given the possibility to new companies to emerge and serve travelers as they need to. Today, lot of people doesn’t know how to describe the collaborative consumption, but they use it in everyday life. Airbnb, Couchsurfing, HouseTrip and many others are examples of how collaborative consumption meets the tourist industry: different way to satisfy tourist’s search for a solution. The aim of the research is to investigate the users’ attitude toward online platforms and, how those platforms are changing travel’s experience.
Chiara Giachino; Piergiorgio Re; Valter Cantino. Collaborative Consumption and Tourism: Online Travelers’ Experience. Symphonya. Emerging Issues in Management 2017, 148 -160.
AMA StyleChiara Giachino, Piergiorgio Re, Valter Cantino. Collaborative Consumption and Tourism: Online Travelers’ Experience. Symphonya. Emerging Issues in Management. 2017; (3):148-160.
Chicago/Turabian StyleChiara Giachino; Piergiorgio Re; Valter Cantino. 2017. "Collaborative Consumption and Tourism: Online Travelers’ Experience." Symphonya. Emerging Issues in Management , no. 3: 148-160.
Piergiorgio Re; Bernardo Bertoldi; Fabrizio Mosca; Margherita Stupino; Chiara Giachino. Cultural assets. New opportunities for the region. MERCATI E COMPETITIVITÀ 2016, 13 -40.
AMA StylePiergiorgio Re, Bernardo Bertoldi, Fabrizio Mosca, Margherita Stupino, Chiara Giachino. Cultural assets. New opportunities for the region. MERCATI E COMPETITIVITÀ. 2016; (2):13-40.
Chicago/Turabian StylePiergiorgio Re; Bernardo Bertoldi; Fabrizio Mosca; Margherita Stupino; Chiara Giachino. 2016. "Cultural assets. New opportunities for the region." MERCATI E COMPETITIVITÀ , no. 2: 13-40.
Bernardo Bertoldi; Chiara Giachino; Margherita Stupino. Innovative approaches to brand value and consumer perception: The Eataly case. Journal of Customer Behaviour 2015, 14, 353 -367.
AMA StyleBernardo Bertoldi, Chiara Giachino, Margherita Stupino. Innovative approaches to brand value and consumer perception: The Eataly case. Journal of Customer Behaviour. 2015; 14 (4):353-367.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBernardo Bertoldi; Chiara Giachino; Margherita Stupino. 2015. "Innovative approaches to brand value and consumer perception: The Eataly case." Journal of Customer Behaviour 14, no. 4: 353-367.
In the actual scenario characterised by new and ever-changing dynamics of the global market, firms need to quickly and timely anticipate competitors' next moves, monitor market tastes, adapt their products and properly communicate their positioning. The history of many luxury brands is linked to a family, though they may have changed ownership over time. The products often remain faithful to the style impressed by the family and when it does not happen, the risk is to lose enamel. Since this phenomenon has not been thoroughly investigated, this research aims at investigating the relationship between family and products in the luxury sector, in order to understand if and how, the family affects the success of the company. We have interviewed 19 family businesses operating in the luxury sector discovering that the involvement of the family and its essence are deeply anchored in the core business of the company.
Stefano Bresciani; Bernardo Bertoldi; Chiara Giachino; Alberto Ferraris. An exploratory investigation on new product development in family luxury businesses. World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development 2015, 11, 186 .
AMA StyleStefano Bresciani, Bernardo Bertoldi, Chiara Giachino, Alberto Ferraris. An exploratory investigation on new product development in family luxury businesses. World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development. 2015; 11 (2/3):186.
Chicago/Turabian StyleStefano Bresciani; Bernardo Bertoldi; Chiara Giachino; Alberto Ferraris. 2015. "An exploratory investigation on new product development in family luxury businesses." World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development 11, no. 2/3: 186.
Bernardo Bertoldi; Chiara Giachino; Virginia Prudenza; Mia Zalica. Entrepreneurial Businesses In the Luxury Market. PsycEXTRA Dataset 2013, 1 .
AMA StyleBernardo Bertoldi, Chiara Giachino, Virginia Prudenza, Mia Zalica. Entrepreneurial Businesses In the Luxury Market. PsycEXTRA Dataset. 2013; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBernardo Bertoldi; Chiara Giachino; Virginia Prudenza; Mia Zalica. 2013. "Entrepreneurial Businesses In the Luxury Market." PsycEXTRA Dataset , no. : 1.