Conceptualising CSR in the context of the shifting contours of Australian employment regulation

作者: Sarah Kaine , Chris F. Wright

DOI: 10.1080/10301763.2013.769848

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摘要: The changing structure of modern business poses challenges for employment regulation in Australia, which has historically relied upon an ‘implicit’ model corporate social responsibility (CSR) (commonly associated with strong state-mandated protections). Traditionally, such privileged the direct relationship, but dramatic expansion insecure and non-standard arrangements, encouraged by proliferation complex supply chains, raises questions about ongoing durability this regulatory to provide appropriate labour standards a growing cohort workers. In attempt preserve some semblance implicit CSR, particularly centrality state involvement determining enforcing standards, Australian unions have developed strategies advance new forms regulation. This article examines four based on logic ‘sustainable sourcing’ road transport, cleaning, textile clothing footwear a...

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