Modern Slavery in the Global Supply Chains: The Challenges of Legislations and Mandatory Disclosures

Odia, James

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“…The literature documents the challenges associated with measuring modern slavery (Landman, 2020; Meehan and Pinnington, 2021; Odia, 2020). The measurement of a phenomenon is derived from its definition; thus, a phenomenon that is ambiguously defined is difficult to measure.…”

Section: Discussion: Challenges Faced By Multinational Enterprises In...mentioning

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“…Disentangling MNEs from modern slavery is challenging because of the complexities associated with governance gaps and the numerous tiers in global SCs (GSCs) (Theron, 2019), leading to a “lack of compliance with labour regulations for decent work, employment displacement effects, forced and child labour and other forms of modern slavery” (Odia, 2020, p. 54). MNEs operate in a complex global ecosystem of institutions, the configuration of which leaves gaping governance gaps in which human rights abuses can occur.…”

Section: Multinational Enterprises and Modern Slavery: Insights From ...mentioning

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Multinational enterprises’ narratives about and approaches to modern slavery: an exploratory study

Robb

Michailova

2022

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Purpose Globalisation plays a major role in the existence and persistence of modern slavery, one of the most extreme examples of human rights abuses in recorded history. This paper aims to explore how multinational enterprises (MNEs), as central players in international business (IB) activities, relate to modern slavery. This paper focusses on human rights–minded MNEs and investigates their narratives and proactive approaches to tackling modern slavery. Design/methodology/approach This study conducted 12 semi-structured interviews with managers and consultants with substantial knowledge on the topic. This study also gained insights from a business conference on modern slavery organised by a New Zealand ministry in 2021. Findings This study identified four MNE narratives and three approaches to responding to modern slavery. Practical implications This paper discusses the challenges faced by MNEs when addressing modern slavery and outlines the relevant implications for MNE managers. Originality/value The scholarly conversation on modern slavery in the field of IB is in its infancy. This paper offers an account of how MNEs deal with modern slavery. In addition, while most studies take a critical angle and focus on problems, this study focusses on progressive and human rights–minded MNEs.

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Section: Discussion: Challenges Faced By Multinational Enterprises In...mentioning

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Section: Multinational Enterprises and Modern Slavery: Insights From ...mentioning

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Multinational enterprises’ narratives about and approaches to modern slavery: an exploratory study

Robb

Michailova

2022

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Modern Slavery and the Discursive Construction of a Propertied Freedom: Evidence from Australian Business

Wray-Bliss

Michelson

2021

J Bus Ethics

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Modern Slavery in the Global Supply Chains: The Challenges of Legislations and Mandatory Disclosures

Cited by 2 publications

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Multinational enterprises’ narratives about and approaches to modern slavery: an exploratory study

Multinational enterprises’ narratives about and approaches to modern slavery: an exploratory study

Modern Slavery and the Discursive Construction of a Propertied Freedom: Evidence from Australian Business

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