scholarly journals Perspectives on Human Trafficking and Modern Forms of Slavery

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siddharth Kara
Keyword(s):  
Human Trafficking ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Modern Slavery ◽  
The World

Migration, technology, law, and measurement are each among the most topical areas of enquiry in the global human trafficking field, with much work remaining to be done in these and other areas. Beneath these particular intersections lies a crucial truth—slavery is a global business that thrives on the callous exploitation of the labor activity of a vast and highly vulnerable subclass of people whose brutalization is tacitly accepted by every participant in the global economy, from corporations to consumers. I am deeply gratified to edit <em>Social Inclusion</em>’s second issue on human trafficking and modern slavery. The level of scholarly interest in these topics continues to grow, and in this issue the authors explore some of the most pressing manifestations of human trafficking around the world.

scholarly journals Insourcing as a New Trend in Global Business

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-24
Author(s):  
Jadwiga Chudzicka
Keyword(s):  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Traditional Management ◽  
The World ◽  
Current Economic Situation ◽  
The Face ◽  
World Economic ◽  
Job Category ◽  
World Economic Crisis

AbstractIn the face of world economic crisis, it is worth considering ‘what changes in thinking are needed to revive the global economy?’ Traditional management methods have already lost much of their potential. Keeping the compliance of job category with human nature is an important factor supported by insourcing. The purpose of this study was to answer the question whether the current economic situation in the world is more profitable to firms sending domestic jobs overseas, or perhaps - in the end - it is better to use insourcing services, providing employment to workers in their home countries

Understanding the Global Business of Forced Labour: An Introduction

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Genevieve LeBaron
Keyword(s):  
Global Economy ◽  
The Political ◽  
Ethical Challenges ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Labour Exploitation ◽  
Modern Slavery ◽  
Forced Labour ◽  
Rights Issue

This introductory Chapter provides an overview of the political, methodological, and ethical challenges of researching forced labour in the global economy tackled in this Volume. It argues that in spite of these challenges, researchers are pioneering fresh approaches to understanding the business of forced labour that are anchored in strong empirical methods, rather than outdated theoretical propositions or sensationalist newspaper headlines. This burgeoning and interdisciplinary body of research challenges conventional narratives about the nature and role of modern slavery. It reveals that rather than an individualised, randomly occurring human rights issue caused by the moral shortcomings and greed of unscrupulous employers, severe labour exploitation is a coherent and predictable feature of many sectors and regions within the global political economy. The methodological reflections contained within this Volume offer a resource for academics and practitioners seeking to understand forced labour, the factors that shape vulnerability to this phenomenon, and the variegated mechanisms through which businesses systemically profit from labour exploitation.

Political Counterbalance and Personal Values: Ethics and Responsibility in a Global Economy

2000 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerald F. Cavanagh
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Business Managers ◽  
Business Growth ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Business People ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
The World ◽  
Global Communications

Abstract:The extraordinarily rapid growth of global communications, information technology, and investments have energized hundreds of millions of business people and opened up immense opportunities in most of the countries of the world. Yet this apparently inevitable global business growth also has parallel dangers for people. In two areas the weaknesses of the global economy are evident: (1) Global business and financial operations with little accountability for long-term human needs; and (2) Goals and values of business managers that are not sufficient for business or for life.

The Seamy Side of the Global Economy

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 1850238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfred E. Eckes
Keyword(s):  
Human Trafficking ◽  
Child Labor ◽  
Organized Crime ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Environmental Hazards ◽  
Social Stability ◽  
Controversial Issues ◽  
Limited Data ◽  
The World ◽  
The Many

Revolutionary developments in technology and the deregulation of borders and economies have enhanced efficiency, stimulated growth, and expanded opportunities for four to five billion people around the world to join the market-oriented global economy over the last generation. But the global economy also has a seamy underside often neglected in academic discussions. This article offers a brief introduction to some of the problems that challenge governance and social stability in the generation ahead. It examines how globalization has multiplied opportunities for organized crime and terrorists; increased human trafficking, as well as forced and child labor; benefited sweatshops; expanded the flow of unsafe food and products; and contributed to environmental hazards. Because of the many complex and controversial issues involved, and the limited data publicly available, the author seeks only to survey current conditions, to identify relevant sources, and to encourage future scholarly research.

Lifeblood of Global Business: Oil and Gas

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahesh K. Joshi ◽  
J.R. Klein
Keyword(s):  
Global Economy ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Standard Of Living ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Trade Routes ◽  
The World ◽  
Machine Parts ◽  
By Products ◽  
Power And Influence

Oil is both the lifeblood and poison of the global economy. Historically the control of resources confers power to governments and people. Geographic control of choke points on trade routes impacted the flow of commerce. Oil and gas are no different, providing power and influence to those that control it. Oil and gas are not just a resource that provides energy for the world. It is also the most important feedstock for manufactured components that are in demand the world over. Everything from cosmetics to containers, machine parts, fashion, and furniture are all by-products of petroleum. The pervasive nature and the uses of oil and gas comes from the desire for a certain standard of living. It has the potential to influence change in those regions that lack it, and it influences our ability to maintain security or defend against aggression.

scholarly journals Human trafficking: a contemporary perspective

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aidan Kerr
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Human Trafficking ◽  
Organized Crime ◽  
Research Paper ◽  
Border Security ◽  
Major Research ◽  
Modern Slavery ◽  
The World ◽  
Contemporary Perspective ◽  
Meaningful Research

The goal of this Major Research Paper is to demonstrate the global totality of modern slavery by explaining its connection with human trafficking, and to provide a robust understanding of the topic for further meaningful research. Human trafficking is a form of slavery and is used to supply the slave industry with victims from all over the world. As with slavery, the trafficking of humans has ancient roots and continues to thrive today. From the ancient Code of Hammurabi, which denotes the laws of the slave, to the covert nature of slavery today, slavery and the trade of humans shows no signs of slowing. Key Words: Modern Slavery; Human Trafficking; Organized Crime; Border Security; Immigration

scholarly journals Focus Factors: Exploring Cross-Cultural Business Dynamics Of Making Deals And Building Relationships In India

2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew H. Clem ◽  
Bahaudin G. Mujtaba
Keyword(s):  
Global Economy ◽  
Asian Country ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Indian Culture ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Cultural Leadership ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
The World

The world houses a grand spectrum of people and cultures constantly changing and renewing themselves. Some of these peoples are historic and rich with culture, while others are relatively new in history and evolving every day. These cultures are not self-reliant, nor are they self-communicating.  Spread out across every continent, the various cultures and countries of the world are morphing and forming relationships at a rate faster than ever before. As technology continues to flourish, markets and economies continue to become intertwined as well. Cultures and business practices are often vastly different. A serious effort from global business leadership needs to be placed on learning about culture as business deals are formed and negotiated. India is an Asian country containing both a rich history, as well as an extremely significant presence in the current global economy. By presenting a general overview of India, a progressive look at more focused concepts can then be explored. Concepts, such a global cross-cultural leadership, can be looked into as well as how cultures compare and contrast to the business behaviors within India. Furthermore, a broad overview of Geert Hofstede’s research on India is explored for reflection and application. One of the more important focus factors that will be displayed is how negotiation plays into inter-cultural business dealing with India. By focusing on cross-cultural leadership and behavioral dynamics of Indian culture, a greater chance of success in relationship-building and business partnership opportunities can be solidified.

scholarly journals Editorial: From Exceptional Cases to Everyday Abuses: Labour exploitation in the global economy

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Joel Quirk ◽  
Caroline Robinson ◽  
Cameron Thibos
Keyword(s):  
Global Economy ◽  
World Economy ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Economic Systems ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Labour Exploitation ◽  
Modern Slavery ◽  
Political Relationship ◽  
The World

This article introduces a special issue on economic systems and everyday abuses of labour rights. In recent decades, neoliberal policies have transformed both the world economy and the world of work. Hard-won rights and protections have been eroded by deregulation, outsourcing, and subcontracting. New forms of unstable, isolated, and insecure work have emerged. This introduction examines the driving forces behind the increasing prominence of precarious work, the accelerating role of migrant labour within global economic systems, and the political relationship between everyday abuses and forms of severe exploitation which have recently come to be defined as human trafficking and modern slavery. We argue that a singular focus upon individual cases of extreme exploitation is unlikely to be effective, and can also draw attention away from the larger systems, interests, and abuses that are associated with the smooth and regular operations of the global economy. We also suggest that at least some of the energies which have recently been expended debating the contentious category of ‘modern slavery’ could be usefully redirected towards lower profile interventions concerned with worker and migrant rights. There are never going to be simple or straightforward solutions to labour abuses, so it is necessary to take many bumpy paths simultaneously, with small steps forward and some steps backward.

scholarly journals Human trafficking: a contemporary perspective

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aidan Kerr
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Human Trafficking ◽  
Organized Crime ◽  
Research Paper ◽  
Border Security ◽  
Major Research ◽  
Modern Slavery ◽  
The World ◽  
Contemporary Perspective ◽  
Meaningful Research

The goal of this Major Research Paper is to demonstrate the global totality of modern slavery by explaining its connection with human trafficking, and to provide a robust understanding of the topic for further meaningful research. Human trafficking is a form of slavery and is used to supply the slave industry with victims from all over the world. As with slavery, the trafficking of humans has ancient roots and continues to thrive today. From the ancient Code of Hammurabi, which denotes the laws of the slave, to the covert nature of slavery today, slavery and the trade of humans shows no signs of slowing. Key Words: Modern Slavery; Human Trafficking; Organized Crime; Border Security; Immigration

Perfil sociodemográfico y caracterización en salud de mujeres víctimas de trata de personas en Chile. 2012-2017. / Sociodemographic profile and characterization in health of women victims of human trafficking in Chile. 2012-2017.

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (14) ◽  
pp. 103-116
Author(s):  
Sebastián Maldonado Vivar ◽  
Patricia Moya R. ◽  
Carolina Vidal G.
Keyword(s):  
Women Victims ◽  
Human Trafficking ◽  
Health Programs ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Modern Slavery ◽  
The World ◽  
El Sistema ◽  
Sociodemographic Profile ◽  
Trafficking Victims

Actualmente, el fenómeno de la trata de personas tensiona los países del mundo a dirigir sus políticas hacia esta forma de esclavitud moderna, enfatizando la detección, prevención, reparación y protección de las víctimas. En Chile, los escasos estudios existentes respecto a la trata de personas se limitan a las variables descriptivas y geográficas de la caracterización del delito, sin tener en cuenta las variables de acceso, atención y tratamientos de salud en profundidad. Este estudio pretende conocer y describir las características sociodemográficas y el estado de salud de las víctimas de trata de personas en Chile, entre 2012 y el primer semestre de 2017, mediante los ingresos formales a la única casa de protección en Chile. El estudio es cuantitativo de tipo descriptivo y de corte transversal de los registros de las víctimas. Las participantes fueron 43 mujeres víctimas de trata, de 32 años de media y con uno/a o más hijos/ as. Se constata un multidiagnóstico de las víctimas, debido a la cantidad de enfermedades y programas de salud a los que ingresan. Por último, se evidencia una falta de protocolo entre la casa de protección y el sistema de salud, el cual es de vital importancia para definir la calidad de salud de las víctimas de trata de personas. Nowadays, the phenomenon of human trafficking is pressuring countries around the world to direct policies towards this form of modern slavery, emphasizing the detection, prevention, reparation and protection of victims. In Chile, the few existing studies about human trafficking are limited to the descriptive and geographical variables of the crime characterization, without taking into account the variables of access, care and health treatments. This study pretends to know and describe the sociodemographic characteristics and health status of human trafficking victims in Chile, between 2012 and the first half of 2017, considering only the registered admissions into the only human trafficking protection home in Chile. The study is quantitative of a descriptive and cross-sectional nature of the victims’ records. The participants were 43 women victims of trafficking, 32 years old on average and with one or more children. A multidiagnosis of the victims is identified due to the number of diseases and health programs they register into. Finally, there is evidence of a lack of protocol between the protection home and the health system, which is of vital importance to determine the health of the human trafficking victims.

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