Ideology and the Balanced Scorecard: An Empirical Exploration of the Tension Between Shareholder Value Maximization and Corporate Social Responsibility

2016 ◽  
Vol 142 (4) ◽  
pp. 769-789 ◽  
Author(s):  
Regina F. Bento ◽  
Lasse Mertins ◽  
Lourdes F. White
2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 280-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nihel Chabrak

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to propose a model of integrity to help assess corporate responsiveness to this new wave of pressure in the backdrop of the prevailing Shareholder Value Maximization doctrine. In a context of ecological crisis, sustainability is considered in an intergenerational perspective on well-being. Nations are required to maintain the productive base, composed of manufactured, natural and human capitals, to continue producing future generations’ well-being. Such macroeconomic challenges require businesses to contribute to human and natural capitals’ conservation. Design/methodology/approach – This paper applies the integrity model to the historical case of the New Lanark mills from Owen’s (1991/1813-1816) new view of society. Owen’s deeds are compared to his promises in light of community expectations in that time to assess Owen’s commitment to social responsibility through “his honoring his word”. Findings – The findings show the importance of the concept of “workability” for a business to create an opportunity set for “performance”. Such workability is determined by the business being a person of integrity. Research limitations/implications – Future researches are invited to use this model to build empirical evidence of corporate irresponsibility in dealing with the new challenges. Practical implications – This paper’s contribution resides in the capacity to uncover any attempt by businesses to subsume their corporate social responsibility and sustainability commitment to the doxic shareholder value maximization (SVM) ideology. Social implications – The findings recall the importance for corporate activities to be re-embedded in their social and ecological contexts. This requires an overhaul of the business logic. Originality/value – The originality of the model of integrity resides in its simplicity and practicality.


Author(s):  
Iryna Kubareva ◽  
Olha Maliarchuk ◽  
Nataliia Pohuda

The article investigates the essence of socially responsible business and its importance for the strategic development of the tourist enterprises. It is noted that CSR includes business, environmental and social issues, as they have a direct and significant impact on the company, its employees and strategic partners. It is determined that the main principles of CSR are voluntariness, reliability and timeliness, creation of values for all levels of the corporate environment. In the article the classification of strategies for the development of corporate social responsibility (CSR) based on the concept by I. Adizes is determined. The system of evaluation metrics for justification of a CSR directions on the base of the Balanced Scorecard and stakeholder theory is proposed. Strategic profile of CSR for the tourist enterprises is constructed and appropriate strategies for their development are proposed.


2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geoffrey Tickell ◽  
Veronica Paz ◽  
Monsurur Rahman

This paper discusses the topic of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and proposes that CSR should be taught in an MBA program and, more specifically, in a Managerial Accounting course of an MBA program. CSR aligns strongly with other managerial accounting topics typically taught in an MBA Program such as the balanced scorecard and triple-bottom line reporting. In putting forward this suggestion, this paper proposes a definition of CSR, reviews recent literature relating to CSR, and provides several strategies for teaching and assessing students’ understanding and appreciation of CSR. In the results section of the paper, a content analysis of student essays provides an insight into how students view CSR. The paper concludes with an overview of what is attainable by teaching CSR in a Managerial Accounting MBA course.


2008 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-41
Author(s):  
Matthias Karmasin ◽  
Peter Strahlendorf ◽  
Florian Nehm

Die Fähigkeit eines Unternehmens, über den Tellerrand des rein wirtschaftlichen Handelns hinauszublicken und sich als glaubwürdiges Glied in der Gesellschaft zu definieren, gilt als zunehmend wichtiger Erfolgsfaktor. Als ungenügend wird die enge opportunistische Ausrichtung des Managementhandelns auf den Shareholder Value gegeißelt. Der Gesellschaft wird die Legitimation zugesprochen, die Unternehmen darauf hin zu beurteilen, ob sie in ihren Aktivitäten moralischen Grundsätzen standhalten und zu einem „guten“ gesellschaftlichen Leben beitragen. Umgekehrt wird von den Unternehmen verlangt, diesen Beitrag zur „Social Responsiveness“ sichtbar zu machen, sich offen gegenüber der Unternehmensumwelt zu verhalten, ein ehrliches Verhalten an den Tag zu legen und auf die Interessen und Anliegen der Stakeholder konstruktiv einzugehen. Die nachfolgenden Standpunkte zum Thema CSR beleuchten die Thematik aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven. Matthias Karmasin gibt einen methodischen Überblick über die Konzeptionen und Instrumente von CSR und verweist auf die hohe Verantwortung von Medien unternehmen, sich ernsthaft mit CSR auseinander zu setzen. Peter Strahlendorf zeigt auf, dass sich im Bereich der Medienunternehmen zahlreiche Beispiele für eindrucksvolle CSR-Aktivitäten finden lassen, dass teilweise aber auch Nach holbedarf, z. B. im Vergleich zur Industrie, besteht. Florian Nehm fokussiert den Blick auf das Nachhaltigkeitskonzept bei der Axel Springer AG.


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