... of DT. These are almost all normative and rationalist and focussed on structured decision contexts. Some exceptions seek to address unstructured decision contexts via Complex Adaptive Systems or Soft Systems Methodology. Meanwhile, a second set, around 16 per cent, comes from business ethics...

... Business ethics Purchasing Auctions Sourcing If there is a situation where there is literally no choice but to do X, then the matter is self‐evident and coercion is clear. This is rarely the case. Even in the classic “your money or your life” scenario there is a choice – though many would say...

... are presented, and which instead lead to capability‐building and improved long‐term competitiveness of both buyer and sellers. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2005 Business ethics Pricing Manufacturing resource planning Purchasing techniques Various features, benefits...