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| Tekijä: | Kolk, A. Tulder, R. van |
| Otsikko: | Child Labor and Multinational Conduct: A Comparison of International Business and Stakeholder Codes |
| Lehti: | Journal of Business Ethics
2002 : MAR III, VOL. 36:3, p. 291-301 |
| Asiasana: | CHILD WORKERS STAKEHOLDERS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ETHICS |
| Kieli: | eng |
| Tiivistelmä: | Increasing attention to the issue of child labor has been reflected in codes of conduct that emerged in the past decade in particular. This paper examines the way in which multinationals, business associations, governmental and non-governmental organizations deal "with child labor in their codes. With a standardized framework, it analyzes 55 codes drawn up by these different actors to influence firms' external, societal behavior. The exploratory study helps to identify the main issues related to child labor and the use of voluntary instruments such as codes of conduct. Apart from a specific indication of the topics covered by the code, especially minimum-age requirements, this also includes monitoring systems and monitoring parties. |
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