The social and environmental responsibilities of multinationals: evidence from the Brent Spar case

Zyglidopoulos, S. C. (2002) The social and environmental responsibilities of multinationals: evidence from the Brent Spar case. Journal of Business Ethics, 36(1-2), pp. 141-151. (doi: 10.1023/A:1014262025188)

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Abstract

This paper argues that multinational corporations face levels of environmental and social responsibility higher than their national counterparts. Drawing on the literatures of stakeholder salience, corporate reputation management, and evidence from the confrontation between Shell and Greenpeace over the Brent Spar, in 1995, two mechanisms – international reputation side effects, and foreign stakeholder salience – are identified and their contribution in creating an environment more restrictive, in terms of environmental and social responsibility, is elaborated on. The paper concludes with discussing the links of the work presented here with a number of ongoing debates within the filed of international business ethics, and the managerial implications of the two mechanisms identified.

Item Type:Articles
Additional Information:Extracts reprinted with permission in “Ethics: A Holistic Approach” published by iVillage Inc., NY, 2004. Extracts reprinted with permission in the “Global Dimensions of Corporate Governance” edited by Yadong Luo, Blackwell Publishers, Oxford, 2007, pp. 225-229.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Zyglidopoulos, Dr Stylianos
Authors: Zyglidopoulos, S. C.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Management
Journal Name:Journal of Business Ethics
ISSN:0167-4544
ISSN (Online):1573-0697

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