Poster Session
Stoking Fears in a Community of Immigrants : A Content Analysis of the 2024 U.S. Congressional Races in Heavy Latine Districts View Digital Media
Poster Session Gloria Vaquera
The 2024 United States election, marked by the return of Donald Trump as a leading presidential candidate opposing Kamala Harris, brought immigration to the forefront of national discourse. Examining congressional races in majority Latino districts—areas with populations at least 60% Latino—offers insights into how the two major political parties leverage immigration to mobilize their bases. Through a content analysis of Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) posts, I sampled content from 24 congressional candidates (12 Republicans and 12 Democrats) during the four months leading up to the November election. A total of 792 posts were coded for topic, tone, language (Spanish or English), and the use of Latino/Hispanic cultural imagery. Findings reveal that while both parties addressed immigration, Republican candidates frequently employed fear-based rhetoric, exaggerating the negative impacts of undocumented immigrants. Additionally, the study highlights distinct strategies by both parties in utilizing ethnic cultural symbols and Spanish language to engage their audiences.
Exploring the Interconnection Between Reverse Logistics, Supply Chain Visibility, and Competitive Advantage in Sustainable Supply Chain Management View Digital Media
Poster Session Johan Van Der Westhuizen
The primary objective of this study is to examine the link between sustainable supply chain management, reverse logistics, and supply chain visibility in the electronics industry in Gauteng Province. Using a quantitative research approach, structured questionnaires was used to gather data from managers and owners of various electronic companies in the Gauteng Province. The findings showed a positive and significant relationship between reverse logistics and sustainable supply chain management. Likewise, the outcomes demonstrated a positive linear association between supply chain visibility and reverse logistics. It is envisaged that this study is valuable to organisations that work in the electronics sector in Gauteng Province, South Africa. The information on supply chain visibility, sustainable supply chain management, and reverse logistics provided by the results is helpful. Furthermore, this study adds fresh knowledge to the body of literature by offering significant data that can improve the performance of electronic organisations. Achieving good environmental performance in sustainable supply chain management is crucial; thus, the study offers several pointers that organisations planning to undertake sustainable development might use. The study also showed that reverse logistics generates higher revenue and provides a long-term competitive advantage. Lastly, it discovered that companies that embrace visibility in their sustainable supply chain reduce the risks associated with waste and environmental impact while also restoring the system's social, ethical, and performance aspects.
An Experiment for Assessing the Validity of the Correspondence in Correspondence Studies: Application to Assessing Discrimination in Hiring Practices
Poster Session Arijit Nandi, Nicholas King
Correspondence studies have been used widely in the social sciences to examine discriminatory behavior, including bias in hiring practices based on applicants’ perceived race/ethnicity or gender. In labor research, correspondence studies can be used to estimate the causal effect of a specific applicant characteristic on the probability of being contacted for a job opportunity. To generate valid results, the “correspondence” (i.e., CVs) for fictional job applicants should be credible. If, for example, the educational experience indicated on a particular CV is incommensurate with what would be expected for a specific job posting, the application may be discarded by a prospective employer. Few studies have examined the validity of the application materials generated in correspondence studies. We are conducting an experimental study to test the validity of the CVs generated for fictional applicants. We recruited participants from Bengaluru, India, one of the planned sites for a future correspondence study. We developed CVs for fictional applicants and collected corresponding CVs from online repositories representing real applicants. Each participant will receive 10 CVs, half real and half generated, matched to specific job postings. Applicants will be asked to complete a structured questionnaire for each CV, including information about the quality of the candidate and if the CV represents a real or fictitious applicant. Our analyses will assess if participants can systematically distinguish between real and fictitious CVs. This methodology can be adapted to examine the validity of materials used for conducing correspondence studies in the social sciences more generally.
