We conduct an exploratory study of the determinants of success in the multinational transfer of social practices. We find that though extant literature on business practice transfer provides some relevant insight, social practice transfer differs in significant ways from "business as usual." In...

Activism seeking to improve labor conditions in global supply chains has led transnational corporations to adopt codes of conduct and monitor suppliers for compliance, but it is unclear whether these formal organizational structures raise labor standards. Drawing on thousands of audits conducted...