scholarly journals Crowding in or crowding out? How non-governmental organizations and media influence intrinsic motivations toward corporate social and environmental responsibility

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-25
Author(s):  
Johan Graafland ◽  
Frank G. A. de Bakker
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Responsibility ◽  
Media Influence ◽  
Crowding Out ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Intrinsic Motivations ◽  
Corporate Social

In Search of the Good Dam

2015 ◽  
pp. 288-306
Author(s):  
Terry Clayton ◽  
Nicole West
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Mekong River ◽  
Benefit Sharing ◽  
Hydropower Development ◽  
Mekong River Basin ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The World ◽  
Corporate Social

There are few places in the world where hydropower development is progressing as intensely as the Mekong River Basin in Southeast Asia. In searching for ways of supporting public dialog on development, the Challenge Program on Water and Food found that the hydropower sector speaks of social responsibility only in terms of “benefit sharing,” while the development sector and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) largely ignore or are unaware of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The chapter begins with an overview of hydropower development in the Mekong, considers some possible reasons for the absence of CSR in the ongoing debate over hydropower development, and concludes with recommendations for designing a project to build on the findings from this research.

scholarly journals Greening the Field? How NGOs Are Shaping Corporate Social Responsibility in China

2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 75-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susannah M. Davis ◽  
Dirk C. Moosmayer
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Information Disclosure ◽  
Field Analysis ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Environmental Information Disclosure ◽  
Chinese Ngos ◽  
Textile Supply Chain ◽  
Corporate Social

China's state-led model of corporate social responsibility (CSR) does not seem to present a promising environment for the participation of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Nevertheless, we observe recent examples of NGO involvement in CSR initiatives. Chinese NGOs are using the CSR platform to challenge the environmental practices of firms operating in China. We take a field-theoretical approach that focuses on the agency of actors. We show how an international NGO proposes a new standard and how Chinese NGOs use local environmental information disclosure laws to engage with firms in the textile supply chain. We find that NGOs leverage the power of brands to influence the practices of Chinese suppliers. However, we find differences in the framing and tactics employed by international NGOs versus their Chinese counterparts. Field analysis helps better understand the actors in the field of CSR, along with their motivations and their resources, and it offers a useful perspective on civil society development in China.

The Effect of Voluntary Financial Disclosures on the Stock Returns of Firms Quoted On the Nairobi Securities Exchange

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Margret Wanjiru Wambugu ◽  
Dr. Abdulatif Essajee
Keyword(s):  
Stock Returns ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Public Image ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Financial Disclosures ◽  
Corporate Social

Purpose: The main purpose of this study is to establish the effect of voluntary financial disclosures on the stock returns of companies listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange.Methodology: The main purpose of this study is to establish the effect of voluntary financial disclosures on the stock returns of companies listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. This study used a descriptive study design. The population of the study was all the 61 firms listed at the NSE as at December 2013. The sampling technique was purposive or judgmental, as the study purposively chose the 20 companies consistently making up the NSE –20 share index between 2009 and 2013 (five years) because they are rich in information and are blue chip. The study used secondary data from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). The selected period was year 2009 to year 2013 (5 years).The particular secondary data was extracted from financial statements of sample firms and from the Nairobi Securities Exchange handbook for the five years period of study, from 2009 to 2013.The researcher used frequencies, averages and percentages in this study. The researcher used Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 to generate the descriptive statistics, trend analysis and also to generate inferential results. A multivariate regression model was used to link the independent variables to the dependent.Results: The study findings indicated that corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, environment accounting, human resource accounting, financial services sector, divided pay out and firm size had a positive relationship with stock returns.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that firms should embrace voluntary financial disclosure as it posits them to many privileges/advantage. These advantages may include; easy access to external financing, securing a good name with governmental and non-governmental organizations, having a good public image. In addition, the study recommends that firms should ensure a balance of their debt to equity as increased debt is seen to cause a reduction on the stock returns.

Determinants of CSR standards adoption: exploring the case of ISO 26000 and the CSR performance ladder in The Netherlands

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 516-536 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lars Moratis ◽  
Alice Tatang Widjaja
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Iso 26000 ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Standards Adoption ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Research Show

Purpose – This article aims to report on original empirical research on the comprehensive corporate social responsibility (CSR) standards International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 26000 and the CSR Performance Ladder and identifies determinants for the adoption of CSR standards. In addition, it reviews and adds to literature on CSR standards adoption. Design/methodology/approach – The empirical data were derived from interviews with CSR experts in The Netherlands. Findings – The findings of our research show that the demands and wishes of customers, the attitude of a company’s management, the market position of the standard-developing organization and several tangible and intangible characteristics of the standard itself are particularly relevant for the adoption of CSR standards. Research limitations/implications – The article aimed at reaching analytical generalization instead of statistical generalization and was focused on The Netherlands. Differences across industries and sectors were not taken into account in this exploratory study. Having said this, we still think the article provides valuable insights. Practical implications – Our research identifies “buttons” for policymakers trying to stimulate business to engage with CSR. It may help predict which CSR standards may surface as dominant and can also be used to inform the design and development of new CSR standards. Finally, it may also serve as input for (marketing) strategies by standardization organizations worldwide and other organizations that have taken CSR standardization initiatives as well as non-governmental organizations and even consultancies to spur the adoption of CSR standards as a means of CSR implementation. Originality/value – The article presents original empirical material on CSR standards adoption and contributes to the literature on this topic with insights on determinants’ CSR standards adoption.

scholarly journals The concept of social responsibility in non-governmental organizations

Management ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Łoś-Tomiak ◽  
Magdalena Dalecka
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
The State ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Efficient Management ◽  
Universal Principles ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Corporate Social

Summary The concept of social responsibility in non-governmental organizations The paper presents the idea of social responsibility, which is adequate for modern and efficient management of the enterprise. The analysis of the interdependence of the market and nongovernmental sector has been made. The article includes the presentation of the justification for the existence of non-profit institutions as the entities that bridge the gap between the sector of enterprises and the state. The attempt has been made to prove that the universal principles, typical of corporate social responsibility, could be also applied in the management of non-governmental sector entities.

scholarly journals Corporate Social Responsibility in the COVID-19 Pandemic Period: A Traditional Way to Address New Social Issues

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 6561
Author(s):  
Nicola Raimo ◽  
Angela Rella ◽  
Filippo Vitolla ◽  
María-Inés Sánchez-Vicente ◽  
Isabel-María García-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Economic Consequences ◽  
Technological Support ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Corporate Social

The COVID-19 pandemic has had serious health, social and economic consequences. In this difficult context, companies are called upon to implement corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities to support society and the weakest individuals. This study examines how Spanish companies have supported society and vulnerable individuals through partnerships with non-governmental organizations (NGOs). In this regard, a multiple case study analysis based on 14 companies listed on the Madrid Stock Exchange that have created collaborations with different NGOs was conducted. The results show that these partnerships are mainly aimed at providing food, health, social and technological support to society and vulnerable individuals. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study that examines the support provided by companies to society during the COVID-19 pandemic in the European context.

The Oxford Handbook of Corporate Social Responsibility

2009 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Political Systems ◽  
Consumer Activism ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Clear Thinking ◽  
The Media ◽  
Corporate Social

The Oxford Handbook of Corporate Social Responsibility is a review of the academic research that has both prompted, and responded to, the issues of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Business schools, the media, the corporate sector, governments, and non-governmental organizations have all begun to pay more attention to these issues in recent years. These issues encompass broad questions about the changing relationship between business, society and government, environmental issues, corporate governance, the social and ethical dimensions of management, globalization, stakeholder debates, shareholder and consumer activism, changing political systems and values, and the ways in which corporations can respond to new social imperatives. The book, which provides clear thinking and new perspectives on CSR and the debates around it, is divided into seven key sections: introduction; perspectives on CSR; critiques of CSR; actors and drivers; managing CSR; CSR in a global context; future perspectives and conclusions.

Hiring People with Disabilities as a CSR strategy in the Tourism Industry

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehmet Ali Köseoglu ◽  
Alice Hon ◽  
Valentini Kalargyrou ◽  
Fevzi Okumus
Keyword(s):  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Barriers To Employment ◽  
Self Interest ◽  
Csr Strategy ◽  
Hr Managers ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
People With Physical Disabilities

According to corporate social responsibility (CSR), firms should conduct activities focusing not only on the self-interest of the firm but also on benefitting society. Drawing on the CSR approach, this study investigates the barriers to employment for people with physical disabilities (PWPDs) in the Hong Kong (HK) tourism industry. Forty-seven human resources (HR) managers, directors, and members of the HK Hotel Association were interviewed. The main barriers to employing PWPDs include firms’ lack of intent to employ people with disabilities (PWDs), the physical layout of organizations, the lack of an HR management model related to PWDs, and the lack of communication between industry and related non-governmental organizations (NGOs) related to PWPDs.

The Oxford Handbook of Corporate Social Responsibility

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Organizational Behavior ◽  
Business Law ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Strategic Csr ◽  
Corporate Social

Corporate social responsibility (henceforth, CSR) continues to grow as a topic of interest in academia, business, and government. This handbook reflects recent developments in the field, incorporating new psychological and organizational perspectives on this important, interdisciplinary topic. Highlights of the handbook include chapters by leading scholars in entrepreneurship, international business, law, organizational behavior, psychology, sociology, and strategy who examine micro-based research in CSR, environmental social responsibility and sustainability, strategic CSR, connections between CSR and entrepreneurship (e.g. social entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship for and by disadvantaged groups), the role of activists and non-governmental organizations in CSR, and recent improvements in methods and data analysis in CSR research. This handbook is a must for all CSR researchers, consultants, and practitioners.

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