Asadov, Farmon and Do, Quynh (2025) Toward a Relational Understanding of NGO-Centric Partnerships Against Forced Labor in Supply Chain. In: Toward a Relational Understanding of NGO-Centric Partnerships Against Forced Labor in Supply Chain :. Academy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings, 2025 (July 2). Academy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings.
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The increasing involvement of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in combatting forced labor within global supply chains has generated significant interest in understanding the complexities of cross-sector collaborations. This review paper adopts a relational view perspective to analyze how NGOs contribute to these collaborative efforts. We redefine the concept of relational rent as synergistic value created through partnerships within the context of forced labor detection and remediation. We then deconstruct each of these four sources of relational rent—knowledge-sharing routines, complementary resource and capability mobilization, specific assets, and governance—into sub-constructs that elaborate their key components within the context of forced labor. This deconstruction also allows for the identification of potential theoretical lenses that guide further investigation. Based on these thematic findings, we propose a conceptual framework that elucidates the interplay between these sources, generating further insights into how they contribute to effective interventions. Finally, we outline future research directions that deepen our understanding of NGO roles and operations within cross-sector collaborations aimed at combatting forced labor. This review provides a foundation for both scholars and practitioners seeking to navigate the complexities of cross-sector collaborations in addressing this critical issue within global supply chains.