CSR codes and the principal-agent problem in supply chains: Four case studies

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Abstract

The benefits of corporate social responsibility (CSR) affect the entire supply chains a firm participates in. However, not every firm is in a position to force the implementation of CSR in its supply chains as some, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), lack the necessary power. Chain directors can implement it acting as a principal, whereas the other chain members can act as agents. In the principal-agent framework, two main problems occur due to information asymmetry: adverse selection and moral hazard. This paper examines how a code of conduct (i.e. Social Accountability 8000) can help address the principal-agent problem, for SMEs, between chain directors and partners. The research method involves four case studies on CSR practices as implemented by Italian and Dutch SMEs within their supply chains.

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  • CILIBERTI F , DEGROOT G , DEHAAN J , PONTRANDOLFO P

Titolo volume/Rivista

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION

Anno di pubblicazione

2011

ISSN

0959-6526

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25

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2017-04-23 03:20:56

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