Carme Moreno

University of Castilla-La Mancha · Área de Economía Española e Internacional

This chapter looks at the concept of value, and how consumers perceive sustainability as increasing the value of fashion products. It then examines how companies create value along the value chain, and what type of structures they develop to achieve it. Finally, the fundamental role that local suppliers from African countries can play in this value...

Finally, this chapter by Carme Moreno-Gavara and Ana Isabel Jimenéz-Zarco brings together the main conclusions of this volume. In general terms, despite the existing difficulties, female entrepreneurship offers significant opportunities, not only for this group but also, at an economic and social level, for the whole territory. The use of the terri...

This chapter shows how women entrepreneurs in Africa generate significant benefits for their countries economically, socially and environmentally. They continue, however, to face significant cultural, social and legal barriers to the entrepreneurial process. The support of governments, institutions, and local and international companies will be vit...

This book analyzes female entrepreneurship in the textile sector in Africa as a phenomenon that favors the social integration and economic development of women in certain geographical areas. It identifies entrepreneurship as an avenue through which women can escape the feeling of being trapped in the home and assert their independence while providi...

The emergence of so-called fair trade has revolutionized the field of commercial distribution. Promotedand managed by Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), fair trade-or also called equitative-isregarded as an initiative to create innovative commercial channels; within which the relationship betweenthe parties is aimed at achieving sustainable dev...

This chapter seeks to examine the impact of online distribution channels for global luxury brands in different countries. The 2.0 technology has revolutionized not only the individuals' consumption patterns, but also the way brands compete. Western economies new trends like recycling or collaborative consumption appear as a way to ensure social and...

Nowadays, women still engage in attempting to bridge the gender gap in terms of pay and access to leadership positions. However, even in recent years, studies show that women are better educated than ever before, but they still continue to demand greater economic incentives, and to claim coveted CEO roles, even at international companies such as IB...

Women's Voices in Management examines a range of women's voices across different geo-political, social and organizational contexts in management. Extant research provides clear evidence on gendering in organizations throughout all ranks including senior management. Chapter 14. The Power of Women Business Angels: Breaking the Double Glass Ceiling th...