Multinational corporations and human rights violations in emerging economies: Does commitment to social and environmental responsibility matter?

Ullah, Subhan; Adams, Kweku; Adams, Dawda; Attah‐Boakye, Rexford

doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.111689

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“…Second, we looked for a suitable estimation approach to handle endogeneity issues effectively. Our Hausman test (or the augmented regression test for endogeneity) suggested that the fixed-effects estimation model should be used as a preferred model to partially minimize endogeneity problems, including unobserved heterogeneity, in our model (Ullah et al, 2021). Other estimations, such as system GMM and lagged values, can better overcome simultaneity.…”

Section: Robustnessmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Globalization was already subjected to considerable academic and political debate and criticism prior to the COVID‐19 pandemic (Buckley & Hashai, 2020). The main causes for these debates were the economic inequalities between the global North and South (Adams, Nayak, et al, 2018; Ullah, Adams, Adams, & Attah‐Boakye, 2021), the fragility of global supply chains and networks, the encouragement of wastefulness, human rights violations, and a total disregard for the environment (Dentoni, Bitzer, & Schouten, 2018; Giuliani & Macchi, 2014). Technology multinational enterprises (TMNEs) reduce operational costs within value chains by pursuing a relentless drive towards digitization and platformization of business strategy by embedding advanced technology (see Enderwick & Buckley, 2020).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Eco‐environmental footprint and value chains of technology multinational enterprises operating in emerging economies

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Adams

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Strategic Change

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Drawing from signaling theory and the multinational global value chain (GVC) literature, this study examines a critical question “does the adoption of eco‐friendly technology improve firm value?”. In addressing this question, we test a panel dataset for 633 technology multinational enterprises (TMNEs) operating in 15 emerging economies and covering 10 years from 2009 to 2019. This paper provides new insight into the increasing CO2 emission concerns, especially from the emerging economies and household consumption perspectives. Our study reveals that the adoption of eco‐friendly technology by TMNE's GVC operations will increase firm value and increase total environmental spending. Consequently, CO2 footprints in emerging countries will be reduced. Our findings are robust, controlling for several firm‐level and country‐level variables in our analysis. The practical, managerial, and policy implications of our study are discussed.

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Section: Robustnessmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Eco‐environmental footprint and value chains of technology multinational enterprises operating in emerging economies

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Adams

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“…For some, it is inevitable for socio-economic development, and for others, it is an unjust system with negative consequences. Antiglobalists argue that globalization brings the only outcome, which was discussed by different researchers with respect to the labor force [32,33], environment and pollution, especially in China [34], human rights [35][36][37], and injustice [38] in general. In the same line, it has been recorded that "sweatshops" were created, which has wiped out all labor and even human rights.…”

Section: Sustainability's Challenge 5: Anti-globalization Campaign and Corporate And Social Responsibility (Csr)mentioning

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Sustainability of global and international business operations during the adversity and hardship

Palalić

Hisrich

Dana

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Heritage and Sustainable Development

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The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way business is conducted. The widespread closure of commercial organizations presents opportunities to reset the way business activities are conducted. Regardless of the organization’s size or its status as a domestic or international firm, due diligence is required to find solutions that will allow firms to sustain their business activities in uncertain times. This study addresses this issue and attempts to identify issues that require urgent attention so that organizations can be effective and efficient in their global operations. In this context, the study proposes three imperatives for global/international businesses to sustain their operations in the long term. These imperatives include having a strong reserve fund, access to a local mutual fund, and networking to form alliances in host countries. Other implications are discussed, and we identify areas for future research.

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“…Driven by the attraction of cheaper production opportunities, corporations increasingly turned their attentions toward developing countries (Bae et al , 2021; Nolan, 2017; Ruggie, 2017). It was not long before reports of exploitive and harmful business practices shocked consumers the world over (Hackett and Moffett, 2016; Ullah et al , 2021). Unfortunately, attempts by the international community to control the behavior of these multinational corporations (MNCs) through international law proved unenforceable, and repeated attempts to homogenize obligations across all nations were unfeasible (Bair, 2015).…”

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Mapping corporate social responsibility practices at the international level: systematic review and content analysis approach

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Aziz

Mirzaei

et al. 2022

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Purpose It has been more than 20 years since the idea of binding multinational corporations directly to international law was abandoned. Since then, concerned actors have sought to manage corporate conduct through voluntary regulation. However, little is known about the instruments produced in this regard. This study aims to understand the properties of the instruments that govern or regulate corporate social responsibility at the international level. Design/methodology/approach Systematic literature review and content analysis methods were combined to compile a list of 229 international corporate social responsibility instruments (ICSRIs) produced by intergovernmental (IGOs) and international nongovernmental (INGOs) organizations. These instruments were categorized according to an adapted classification framework. Findings The majority of instruments from our sample are produced by INGOs, focus on management activities and are applicable to specific industries. The most common issues addressed by the instruments are related to worker protection, human rights, governance and the environment. A limited number of instruments specify stakeholders’ involvement or feature an external orientation. Instruments rarely address issues related to product quality and safety, economic contribution or social performance. Practical implications Without a comprehensive overview, it has been difficult to develop broad-based understandings about voluntary regulation as a mechanism for controlling corporate conduct internationally. This study’s findings offer valuable insights, allowing policymakers and industry practitioners to understand the effectiveness of, and make appropriate enhancements to, ICSRIs. Social implications By enhancing ICSRIs to address the limitations highlighted in the current study, multinational corporations can be induced into contributing more productively to the sustainable development of the societies they impact and play a greater role in the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals. Originality/value Previous research has largely concentrated on analyzing small numbers of carefully selected instruments in a conceptual or descriptive approach. In contrast, this study represents a novel approach of systematic compilation and quantitative classification for a comprehensive list of ICSRIs.

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Multinational corporations and human rights violations in emerging economies: Does commitment to social and environmental responsibility matter?

Cited by 38 publications

References 99 publications

Eco‐environmental footprint and value chains of technology multinational enterprises operating in emerging economies

Eco‐environmental footprint and value chains of technology multinational enterprises operating in emerging economies

Sustainability of global and international business operations during the adversity and hardship

Mapping corporate social responsibility practices at the international level: systematic review and content analysis approach

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