Innovative practices in corporate social responsibility: a narrative research study exploring how apparel industry managers describe the operational practices associated with corporate social responsibility within their organizations.
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Shapiro, Harvey (Committee member)
Burstien, Terry (Committee member)
Six conclusions emerged from this study. First, implementation of compliance audits plays a major role in organizations practicing CSR across the supply chain. Second, managers view CSR implementation in the apparel industry as a part of their organizational goal. Third, managers believe that supply chain is highly motivated for CSR implementation and consider it a way of life. Fourth, conflict management between profits and social responsibility is varied across the supply chain. Fifth, managers view of CSR operationalization in supply chain is varied. Sixth, managers see the future of CSR as bright and believe there is room for more improvement.
CSR
exploration exploitation
globalization
social responsibility
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