Turning the Tables on Off-Shoring

The role of stakeholders in influencing corporate decision making on moral and social

grounds appears a paradox in a global economy underpinned by a neo-liberal

philosophy. Because of the diverse and complex nature of the issues, stakeholders

and organisations, it is often difficult to interpret the dynamics which underlie and

influence the decision making process. This paper aims to explore the literature on

stakeholder theory to develop an interpretive framework for understanding the role

and influence of stakeholders. Using this framework the issue of ‘off-shoring’ is

examined through a case study of a major Australian organisation - Coles Myer

Limited. It should be noted that this is an exploratory study