outsourcing of labor services to specialistfirms that supply labor force teams. The implications of these trends for industries … force or outsourcing that task to a specialist firm. Within a labor market, firms competingfor labor from the same pools … labor service contracting on sustainability of the local labor force.In particular, our results show that as contracted …

advantageous for enterprises in agribusiness to pursue a corporate socialresponsibility (CSR) strategy. Based on a literature … review, we introduce a conceptual framework that providesinsights into the determinants of CSR and its effects, in particular … modifiedorganisms), the understanding of social responsibility by the agribusiness companies surveyed and the way CSR isintegrated into …

efficiencies is by offshoring selected business operations to overseas firms. Such offshoring, however, has generated public … concern and, in some cases, outrage. Angst against offshoring is based on many perceptions, including perceived job losses and … relations problem in justifying their offshoring activities. Yet, no systematic study has investigated why some consumers feel …

examines consumer perceptions of CSR from a more holistic perspective of sustainability, utilizing the recently developed …While the lodging industry has recognized the importance of engaging in corporate social responsibility (CSR), most … hotel CSR efforts focused on sustainable development are oriented towards environmentally-oriented practices. This study …

As financial institutions approach sustainability in new ways, this report, prepared as a master'sproject for the … for the 3rd largest bank in Mexico, GrupoFinanciero Banorte (Banorte). Through an extensive review of CSR literature, a … compilation ofbest practices, and incorporation of organizational and decision-making frameworks mostrelevant to CSR, the report …

CSR issues such as community and procurement are also considered. Ultimately, the framework serves as a comprehensive tool …The food industry faces many significant risks from public criticism of corporate social responsibility (CSR) issues in … framework of supply chain CSR in the industry. The framework details unique CSR applications in the food supply chain including …

procurement decisions in the presence of information asymmetry? The three essays in this dissertation study three specific … Contracts” designs a simple and easily implementable optimal procurement mechanism for a newsvendor-like problem, where the … for an OEM’s indivisible contract based on cost.This dissertation has the potential to help procurement managers …

with globalization, outsourcing and modularity playan increasing role in auto design and manufacturing.The article … there a relationship betweenglobalization, modularization and outsourcing in the auto industry? 3) Can theseconcepts be used … globalization, outsourcing and modularization in the autoindustry. The article confirms that modularization a) is a vaguely defined …

responsibility (CSR) and firm performance. However, little research demonstrates what actually …shapes or drives effective CSR in the first place. This paper builds a case that comprehensive …firm's stakeholders, thereby facilitating CSR activity. However, exploring single variable …