Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7412385 | International Business Review | 2019 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
We develop and test a novel framework for explaining cross-country differences in corporate participation in a prominent initiative often associated with social responsibility, United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). Drawing upon neo-institutional and cross-country comparative literatures, we explore the impact of (a) stakeholder legal rights; (b) national culture, and (c) the country's social network position, as reflected by international trade patterns. Results suggest that firms from countries with strong labor rights, collectivist cultures, and long traditions of stock trading join UNGC at higher rates. Our framework can be modified for future cross-country research on the adoption of practices.
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Authors
Dina Abdelzaher, Whitney Douglas Fernandez, William D. Schneper,