Firm self-regulation through international certifiable standards: determinants of symbolic versus substantive implementation
International certifiable management standards that have been advocated as a governance mechanism for firm self-regulation of corporate social responsibility issues are effective only if certified firms comply with the requirements of the standards. Our empirical analysis shows that ISO-certified firms in China strategically select their level of compliance depending on customer preferences, customer monitoring, and expected sanctions by customers. Our findings have implications for the effectiveness of a global system of self-regulation based on certifiable standards, research on certifiable standards, and for practicing managers who require suppliers to obtain standard certifications. Journal of International Business Studies (2006) 37, 863–878. doi:10.1057/palgrave.jibs.8400231
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2006
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Authors: | Christmann, Petra ; Taylor, Glen |
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Journal of International Business Studies. - Palgrave Macmillan, ISSN 0047-2506. - Vol. 37.2006, 6, p. 863-878
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