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Corporate social responsibility in supply chains of global brands : a boundaryless responsibility? Clarifications, exceptions and implications

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Amaeshi, Kenneth, Osuji, Onyeka and Nnodim, Paul (2008) Corporate social responsibility in supply chains of global brands : a boundaryless responsibility? Clarifications, exceptions and implications. Journal of Business Ethics, Vol.81 (No.1). pp. 223-234. doi:10.1007/s10551-007-9490-5

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Abstract

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is increasingly becoming a popular business concept in developed economies. As typical of other business concepts, it is on its way to globalization through practices and structures of the globalized capitalist world order, typified in Multinational Corporations (MNCs). However, CSR often sits uncomfortably in this capitalist world order, as MNCs are often challenged by the global reach of their supply chains and the possible irresponsible practices inherent along these chains. The possibility of irresponsible practices puts global firms under pressure to protect their brands even if it means assuming responsibilities for the practices of their suppliers. Pressure groups understand this burden on firms and try to take advantage of the situation. This article seeks to challenge the often taken-for-granted-assumption that firms should be accountable for the practices of their suppliers by espousing the moral (and sometimes legal) underpinnings of the concept of responsibility. Except where corporate control and or corporate grouping exist, it identifies the use of power as a critical factor to be considered in allocating responsibility in firm-supplier relationship; and suggests that the more powerful in this relationship has a responsibility to exert some moral influence on the weaker party. The article highlights the use of code of conducts, corporate culture, anti-pressure group campaigns, personnel training and value reorientation as possible sources of wielding positive moral influence along supply chains.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management
H Social Sciences > HF Commerce
Divisions: Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School > Innovation, Knowledge & Organisational Networks Research Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Business logistics -- Moral and ethical aspects, Industrial procurement -- Moral and ethical aspects, Social responsibility of business, Business ethics, Corporate governance, Brand name products -- Management, Corporate culture
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Business Ethics
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
ISSN: 0167-4544
Official Date: August 2008
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DateEvent
August 2008Published
Volume: Vol.81
Number: No.1
Number of Pages: 12
Page Range: pp. 223-234
DOI: 10.1007/s10551-007-9490-5
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access

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