Corporate governance and social responsibility

2015 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marty Stuebs ◽  
Li Sun
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Individual Investors ◽  
Governance Mechanisms ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Governance Mechanisms ◽  
Corporate Social

Purpose – This paper aims to draw on the stakeholder theory to examine the association between corporate governance and social responsibility. Design/methodology/approach – This paper hypothesized that corporate governance is positively associated with corporate social responsibility (CSR), and good corporate governance also leads to good social responsibility in the following year. Corporate governance was measured by using the corporate governance index provided by Brown and Caylor (2006, 2009). CSR data come from Kinder, Lydenberg and Domini (KLD), Inc. Findings – Regression analysis documents significant evidence to support a positive association between corporate governance and social responsibility. Evidence suggests that good governance leads to good CSR performance. Originality/value – The results should interest managers who engage in behavior leading to or maintaining strong corporate governance mechanisms, financial analysts who conduct research on corporate governance and firm performance and policymakers who design and implement guidelines on corporate governance mechanisms. Moreover, results of this study can increase individual investors’ confidence in investing in companies with stronger corporate governance.

Do board directors and good corporate governance improve integrated reporting quality? The moderating effect of CSR: an empirical analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamel Chouaibi ◽  
Saida Boulhouchet ◽  
Raghad Almallah ◽  
Yamina Chouaibi
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Integrated Reporting ◽  
Board Diversity ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Board Characteristics ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Social

PurposeThis paper targets to shed light on the relationship between board characteristics, good corporate governance and the integrated reporting quality (IRQ) and even if this relationship is moderated by the corporate social responsibility.Design/methodology/approachData from a sample of 185 European firms selected from STOXX 600 Index between 2010 and 2019 are used to test the model using panel data and multiple regression. This paper is motivated by using panel data estimated feasible generalized least squares method. A multiple regression model is used to analyze the moderating effect of the corporate social responsibility on the association between board characteristics, good corporate governance and the IRQ.FindingsConsistent with the expectations, the results showed that there is a positive relationship between board independence, board diversity, good corporate governance and IRQ. Furthermore, the findings suggest that moderating effect positively affects the relationship between the board characteristics, good corporate governance and IRQ.Practical implicationsThe results of this study have an impact on policymakers. The presence of women and independent members of the board should be encouraged. This has a positive effect on the availability of high-quality information, able to drive investment levels and stakeholder participation.Originality/valueThis study supports the existing literature. First, it expands the scientific debate on the topic of integrated reporting (IR). Second, it extends the scope of agency theory, which is rarely used to explain IR-related phenomena. This study is one of the first to examine the moderating effect of corporate social responsibility on the association between a set of governance characteristics (i.e. Board independence and board diversity) and integrated reporting adoption.

Corporate social responsibility disclosures (CSRD), corporate governance and the degree of multinational activities

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Coffie ◽  
Francis Aboagye-Otchere ◽  
Alhassan Musah
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Theoretical Perspective ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Social

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of corporate governance and degree of multinational activities (DMAs) on corporate social responsibility disclosures (CSRD) within the context of a developing country. Design/methodology/approach Using the annual report of 33 listed firms spanning from 2008 to 2013, the authors employed content analysis based on an adapted index score of CSRD developed by Hackston and Milne (1996) as applied in similar studies (e.g. Deegan et al., 2002; Hassan, 2014). Guided by the authors’ hypotheses, the authors model quantity and quality of CSRD (two separate econometric models) as functions of multinational activity and corporate governance. Findings The results show that the DMA has a positive association with both quality and quality of CSRD. The results also show that certain corporate governance characteristics such as board size (quality and quantity) as well as the presence of a social responsibility sub-committee of the board (quality) have a positive relationship with CSRD. However, increasing the number of non-executive directors (NEDs) may not necessarily improve the quantity or quality of disclosure. Research limitations/implications The study is limited by theory and geography. Theoretically, the study is based on the legitimacy theory and feels compelled to reiterate the importance of considering alternative theoretical perspective in future research. Again the study is limited geographically as the investigation is based on Ghana only and the authors suggest that future research be extended to other countries. Practical implications This study is important as it demonstrates the importance of providing quality of CSRD to stakeholders when the board of a firm has a sub-committee responsible for corporate social responsibility. Originality/value The results of the study extend the literature on CSRD by demonstrating a new evidence on how the degree of firm’s multinational activities together with corporate government mechanism affects both quantity and quality of CSRD in the context of unchartered developing country. The results support the theoretical view that companies engage in CSRD in attempt to legitimize their operations based on the pressure exerted on them and the mechanism put in place to respond to those pressures.

scholarly journals ANALISIS CSR DAN GCG TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN DENGAN ISO STANDAR SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING (STUDI EMPIRIS PADA PERUSAHAAN YANG LISTING DI LQ45)

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-27
Author(s):  
Widia Wahyuningrum
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Performance Testing ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Iso Certification ◽  
Corporate Social

This study aims to test Corporate Social Responsibility and Good Corporate Governance on the company's financial performance, testing the effect of ISO on company performance. This type of research is quantitative research. Through this research the researcher tries to test the financial performance of the company that is listing in LQ 45 which is influenced by Corporate Social Responsibility, Good Corporate Governance, and ISO Standard 14001. The results showed that GCG had a significant effect on Tobins Q, so that it can be interpreted that companies that implement GCG can help companies improve their financial performance. CSR has no significant effect on Tobins Q. It can be interpreted that CSR focuses more on the problems that might arise on the external company and does not have a direct influence on financial performance. GCG has a significant effect on ISO, this can be interpreted when companies that implement GCG and are accompanied by obtaining ISO certification, will be able to help each other in creating good governance for the company. CSR has no significant effect on ISO. It can be interpreted that companies that implement CSR have no influence on the ISO certification that the company has. ISO has an effect on Tobins Q. It can be interpreted that companies that have ISO certification can have a positive effect on the company's financial performance.

Valuation of Corporate Shares, Financial Characteristics, the Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Governance (The Case of Indonesia)

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 850-854
Author(s):  
Oktovianus Nawa Pau ◽  
Muhamad Junus Kasim
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Agency Cost ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Size ◽  
Stock Value ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Impact

This study aims to prove that if there has been an increase in the value of assets, leverage and corporate social responsibility influence on increasing the value of shares in the Indonesian capital market as a result of the implementation of good corporate governance in Indonesia. This study is a survey of a sample of 19 corporations that have implemented good governance and implement corporate social responsibility. We used fixed effect multivariate regression analysis to examine the dependent variables influences the independent variables. The result of the study show that by implementing good corporate governance can increase the value of corporate assets as well as the impact on the increase in value of the corporate stock market value. This is consistent with Dowling’s research that the implementation of good corporate governance is associated with increased long-term corporate image that will have implications on the value of the corporation. Good governance can explain the relationship between the various parties participating in the corporation that determines the direction of the value of corporate stocks. The model as a whole is significant explaining variation in dependent variable. Which is explaining by R-square 0.68 means that 0.32 explaining by external variables out of the model. Corporate governance influence to corporate size, leverage, agency cost and corporate social responsibility is up to 0.5275 it means moderate strong. Corporate governance influence to corporate stock value is only 0.0084 it means less significant. While corporate size, leverage, agency cost and corporate social responsibility influence to corporate stock value is 0.1477 means less significant.

scholarly journals The effect of good corporate governance mechanism and corporate social responsibility on financial performance with earnings management as mediating variable

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayang Mahrani ◽  
Noorlailie Soewarno
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Earnings Management ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Social

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to determine the direct influence of the mechanism of good corporate governance (GCG) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) on financial performance as well as through earnings management as a mediating variable. Design/methodology/approach The data used in this research are secondary data involving 102 companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange for the period 2014. The data used in this study were analyzed using partial least square and carried out with the help of software WarpPLS 5.0. Findings The results show that the mechanism of GCG and CSR has a positive effect on financial performance as well as the CSR on financial performance. Originality/value The results also show partial mediation of earnings management on impact of GCG mechanisms on financial performance and full mediation of earnings management on impact of CSR on financial performance.

scholarly journals Corporate Governance Mechanisms and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Kuwaiti Listed Firms

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Mejbel Al-Saidi
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Ownership Concentration ◽  
Governance Mechanisms ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Corporate Governance Mechanisms ◽  
Large Shareholders ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Impact

Firms must maintain a balance between their performance and corporate social responsibility (CSR). This study examines the relationship between corporate governance mechanisms and the CSR of firms listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange (KSE) within the framework of agency theory. Using a sample of 86 firms in 2019, this study explored five corporate governance mechanisms (i.e., ownership concentration by large shareholders, ownership concentration by government, board size, board independence, and family directors) and five control variables (i.e., debt, firm size, firm age, profitability, and industry type). The study used the index checklist to measure CSR and found that ownership concentration by large shareholders, ownership concentration by government, and board size affect a firm’s social responsibility while other variables have no impact. This study was the first to examine the impact of corporate governance mechanisms on corporate social responsibility in Kuwait after introducing the new corporate governance rules, and the findings will help Kuwait’s government, firms, and investors evaluate the current rules and improve CSR requirements.

scholarly journals Karakteristik Perusahaan dan Pengungkapan Corporate Social Responsibility Dimoderasi Good Corporate Governance terhadap Nilai Perusahaan

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-71
Author(s):  
Novi Yanti ◽  
Sarwani Sarwani ◽  
Novika Rosari
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Capital Structure ◽  
Firm Size ◽  
Firm Value ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Csr Disclosure ◽  
Corporate Social

Company value is considered necessary for interested parties both internally and externally when making investments. This study examines and analyzes the influence of Company Characteristics (Firm Size, Capital Structure, and Profitability) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Disclosure moderated by Good Corporate Governance on Firm Value. There are 188 manufacturing companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), the population with 22 sample companies in the 2016-2018 period. The sampling technique was the purposive sampling method. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression and moderated regression analysis on SPSS. This study indicates that the capital structure and good governance affect firm value, and the firm size variable shows a negative effect. Good Corporate Governance can strengthen the influence of firm size, capital structure, and CSR disclosure on firm value, while good governance weakens the effect of profitability on firm value, which is of interest. 

scholarly journals Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility Society Disclosure: The Application of Legitimacy Theory

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 660-678
Author(s):  
Joanne Shaza Janang ◽  
Corina Joseph ◽  
Roshima Said
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Global Reporting Initiative ◽  
Legitimacy Theory ◽  
Governance Mechanisms ◽  
Corporate Governance Mechanisms ◽  
Corporate Social

It is important for companies to adhere to society’s values by engaging in corporate social responsibility activities to remain legitimate, which in turn, translated into disclosures in annual reports. Corporate governance mechanisms have been used as explanatory factors in determining the level of disclosures. This paper aims to determine the influence of corporate governance mechanisms on the society disclosure in Malaysian companies’ annual reports using the legitimacy theory. The level of society disclosure is examined against the Modified Society Disclosure Index (MoSDI), which was developed based on the society indicatorof Global Reporting Initiative Version 4.0, preliminary observation on the 2016 NACRA winners’ annual reports and past literature. The analysis involved 234 top Malaysian companies’ annual reports from 2014 to 2016. The results found that audit committee, independent directors, and size are significantly associated withthe level of society disclosure. By complying with good corporate governance practice, awareness can be raised and preventive measures can be taken in addressing society’s issues through proper society disclosure.The legitimacy gap can be reduced via the society disclosure.

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