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The Multinational Corporation and Global Governance: Modelling Global Public Policy Networks

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Globalization has increased the economic power of the multinational corporation (MNC), engendering calls for greater corporate social responsibility (CSR) from these companies. However, the current mechanisms of global governance are inadequate to codify and enforce recognized CSR standards. One method by which companies can impact positively on global governance is through the mechanism of Global Public Policy Networks (GPPN). These networks build on the individual strength of MNCs, domestic governments, and non-governmental organizations to create expected standards of behaviour in such areas as labour rights, environmental standards, and working conditions. This article models GPPN in the issue area of CSR. The potential benefits of GPPN include better overall coordination among industry and government in establishing what social expectations the modern MNC will be expected to fill.

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Abbreviations

GPPN:

Global Public Policy Networks

FDI:

Foreign Direct Investment

IMF:

International Monetary Fund

NGO:

Non-governmental organization

WTO:

World Trade Organization

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  1. School of Business, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, Canada

    David Antony Detomasi

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David Detomasi is an assistant professor of international business at the School of Business, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario Canada. His research areas include corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, and business and society.

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Detomasi, D.A. The Multinational Corporation and Global Governance: Modelling Global Public Policy Networks. J Bus Ethics 71, 321–334 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-006-9141-2

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