ABSTRACT
Over the past two decades, there has been a continuous and increasing call for corporate social responsibility (CSR). Primarily, this demand has occurred in response to the unprecedented globalization of business, leading to a new set of questions regarding the roles and responsibilities of multinational companies in the expanding global economy. This demand has not come solely from socially responsible investors, those individuals who wish to invest their time and money in ‘responsible’ or ‘ethical’ corporations; rather, stakeholders at all levels, ranging from employees, to nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), to society at large, are looking for and demanding greater transparency and accountability from the companies with which they conduct business (Broad 2002, Conroy 2007). While there is an increased demand for CSR across all industries, this demand leads to both specific and often controversial dilemmas and outcomes for the apparel industry.
