Elements affecting social responsibility in supply chains
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to assess elements that affect social responsibility in supply chains and beyond. The elements are classified into drivers, facilitators and inhibitors.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper presents an assessment of supply chain management research published over the period of 2009-2013.
Findings
Sixteen elements are identified and presented in a framework along with their proposed constituents. The elements capture structures and management principles of supply chains that are important for social responsibility.
Research limitations/implications
The elements provide a basis to better understand how social responsibility in supply chains is related to contextual factors. The framework of elements is still only an initial step toward enhanced understanding of how the context affects social responsibility in supply chains.
Practical implications
The framework may guide companies to acknowledge elements that are known to improve or deteriorate social responsibility in supply chains.
Originality/value
This paper contributes to capture the state-of-the-art knowledge based upon recent research. It is also a stepping stone toward improved insights on what drives, facilitates and inhibits individuals in social responsibility.
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Citation
Eriksson, D. and Svensson, G. (2015), "Elements affecting social responsibility in supply chains", Supply Chain Management, Vol. 20 No. 5, pp. 561-566. https://doi.org/10.1108/SCM-06-2015-0203
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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