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Suppliers’ Compliance with MNCs’ Codes of Conduct: Behind the Scenes at Chinese Toy Suppliers

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  • Niklas Egels-Zandén, 2007. "Suppliers’ Compliance with MNCs’ Codes of Conduct: Behind the Scenes at Chinese Toy Suppliers," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 75(1), pages 45-62, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:75:y:2007:i:1:p:45-62
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-006-9237-8
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