Consists of a network of organizations that include developed and developing countries, sports shoe sector at the forefront of globalization. One important aspect of corporate responsibility is to establish and maintain standards for employees of contractors in countries where workers have little or no legal protection from exploitation. This article discusses how to Adidas, № sector 2 firms used the code regulating labor practices labor standards of the major suppliers of production. The comparative analysis of these two samples of contractors in China, shows that although the code requirements were met in both cases the relationship with Adidas not only different, but also made a difference. From implementation type of relationship, joint global contractor firm ties promote higher productivity jobs and improving employment relations in contract factories. "Hide
by Stephen J. Frenkel, Duncan Scott Source: California Management Review 23 pages. Publication Date: 01 Oct 2002. Prod. #: CMR240-PDF-ENG
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