Codes of Conduct for Multinational Corporations: An Overview

Jackson, James K.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Business;    Corporate accountability;    Corporations;    Corporate culture;   

RP-ID  :  RS20803
RP-ID  :  RS20803_2008Jan30

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discusses The U.S. economy is growing increasingly interconnected with other economiesaround the world, a phenomenon often referred to as globalization. As U.S. businesses expand globally, however, various groups across the social and economic spectrum are growing concerned over the economic, social, and political impact of this activity. Over the past 15 years, multinational corporations and nations have adopted voluntary, legally enforceable, and industry-specific codes of conduct to address many of these concerns. This report provides background on the issue and brieflyexamines options for Congress to address it.