Overview
- Explores the status quo and historical development of a code of conduct for transnational corporations
- Critically discusses the Global Compact and industry guidelines
- Reviews feasability, legitimacy and enforcement of a global code of conduct for transnational corporations
Part of the book series: CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance (CSEG)
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About this book
This book explores the challenges and opportunities presented by the formulation of a global code of conduct for transnational corporations. It assesses the current state of research on global regulations intended to enhance the social responsibility of transnational corporations, and provides a platform for future research.
In particular the book examines frameworks and instruments for regulating social responsibility, reviews recent developments concerning the proposed UN Code of Conduct on Transnational Corporations, and provides insights into international civil society groups’ movements in pursuit of a code of conduct. In a separate chapter the book discusses theoretical issues in regulating transnational corporations, and investigates their legitimacy and behavioral dynamics. In closing, the book discusses alternatives to a global code of conduct, the impact of sovereign power in the era of globalization, “soft regulations,” and the feasibility and normative efficacy of enforcing regulations.Editors and Affiliations
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Code of Conduct on Transnational Corporations
Book Subtitle: Challenges and Opportunities
Editors: Mia Mahmudur Rahim
Series Title: CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-10816-8
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Business and Management, Business and Management (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-10815-1Published: 20 February 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-10816-8Published: 08 February 2019
Series ISSN: 2196-7075
Series E-ISSN: 2196-7083
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XI, 184
Topics: Corporate Governance, International Business, Sustainability Management, International Economic Law, Trade Law