scholarly journals Empirical study on the effective factors of social responsibility disclosure of Iranian companies

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahdi Salehi ◽  
Hossein Tarighi ◽  
Malihe Rezanezhad
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Firm Size ◽  
Audit Fees ◽  
Financial Strain ◽  
Firm Age ◽  
Audit Risk ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is twofold: first, to investigate the relationship between some characteristics of corporations including firm size, financial leverage, profitability, firm age and the type of industry with social responsibility disclosure of firms listed on Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE); and second, to study the association between the level of corporate social responsibility disclosure (CSRD) and some of the audit variables such as audit fees, audit tenure and audit firm’ size. Design/methodology/approach The study population consists of 125 firms listed on the TSE during the years 2010–2015. Following Salehi et al. (2017), content analysis is used to measure the level of social responsibility disclosure, and hypotheses are performed using multiple regression analysis and R software. Findings The results represented that there is a positive significant relationship between a firm size and a firm age with the level of CSRD. However, there is a negative significant association between financial leverage and profitability with the level of CSRD. Given that CSRD is different among various industries and the type of industry can be an influential factor in CSRD, an industry type’ variable in the fourth hypothesis is of a type of index variable and has eight levels, of which the first level is ranked as the base level. Our findings showed that the level of CSRD at industries of machinery and appliances, production of metal products, food and beverage products, and textiles is lower than the baseline level (pharmacy). Nevertheless, companies in the fifth industry (mineral products) have a higher level of CSRD in comparison with the pharmacy industry. Moreover, the authors find that there is a significant positive connection between audit fees and CSRD. This implies that Iranian managers in an inflationary economy probably manage earnings when they provide more CSRDs, which leads to increase in the audit risk and audit fees. Practical implications Needless to say, the findings of this paper will have practical implications for investors, auditors and other users of financial statements. First of all, this study will aware them of the fact that when a country faces economic sanctions and most of its companies are in financial strain investors should not consider the firms engaging in corporate social responsibility activities to behave morally and provide transparent financial reports. Second, the results will convince auditors to be conservative toward the firms that are financially distressed, for audit risk of them will be high. Thus, policymakers should be cautious concerning directors’ opportunistic actions and increase monitoring to enforce social obedience. Originality/value The turning point of this research is related to the time period of research related to firms that have faced severe financial problems due to economic sanctions. In fact, the study revealed another aspect of CSRD that could have negative consequences when managers are in financial strain and take opportunistic actions.

Differences in implementing corporate social responsibility through SA8000 and ISO 26000 standards

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 438-457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Chiarini ◽  
Emidia Vagnoni
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Iso 26000 ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
First Time ◽  
Financial Issues ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose There are different ways of implementing a corporate social responsibility (CSR) system. One interesting way of implementing a CSR system is based on standards such as SA8000 and ISO 26000. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the differences brought by the two standards in European manufacturing in CSR implementation using a survey. Design/methodology/approach Eight hypotheses were derived from an analysis of the implementation pattern for a CSR management system revealed from a review of the literature as well as from the actual two investigated standards. A questionnaire based on these hypotheses was administered to the CSR managers of 326 European manufacturing companies. A χ2 and Cramer’s V-tests were used to validate the results. The CSR managers also added comments to their responses. The qualitative results gathered from the respondents’ comments helped the authors’ to better understand the quantitative data. Findings The results showed differences in how the standards affect strategies, economic and financial issues, stakeholders involved, environmental management, customer and market issues, supply chain management and CSR key performance indicators. The results indicated that it is not clear how production and technical departments can be involved in and committed to such standards or, in general, to a CSR system. Research limitations/implications The research is based on a sample of European manufacturing managers and limited to the implementation of two specific CSR standards. Practical implications The differences between the standards should be interesting to practitioners who are thinking of implementing a CSR system in a manufacturing context and weighing the pros and cons of each standard. Originality/value This research analyses, for the first time, the differences in CSR implementation brought by SA8000 and ISO 26000 in manufacturing and, in particular, in production and technical departments.

Investigating the relationship between strategic quality management (SQM) and corporate social responsibility (CSR)

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (11) ◽  
pp. 26-28
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Strategic Quality Management ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings That whilst there are similarities between Strategic Quality Management (SQM) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), one is not dependent on the other. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

scholarly journals PENGARUH TATA KELOLA PERUSAHAAN DAN KARAKTERISTIK PERUSAHAAN TERHADAP PENGUNGKAPAN TANGGUNG JAWAB SOSIAL PERUSAHAAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 572-590
Author(s):  
Yulius Kurnia Susanto ◽  
Daves Joshua
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Firm Size ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Ownership Concentration ◽  
Firm Age ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Independent Audit ◽  
Firm Characteristic

The purpose of this study was to get empirical evidence about the effect of corporate governance and firm characteristic on corporate social responsibility disclosure. The corporate governance include board size, board independent, audit committee, ownership concentration, foreign ownership and public ownership. The firm characteristic include firm size, leverage, firm age, type of industry and profitability. Sample of this study consisted of 690 data from 179 non finance companies listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2011 to 2014 and selected by purposive sampling method. Data were analyzed by multiple regression analysis. The results showed thatboard independent, audit committee, ownership concentration, public ownership, firm size and type of industry have an effect on corporate social responsibility disclosure. While the board size, foreign ownership, leverage, firm age and profitability have no effect on corporate social responsibility disclosure.The better the corporate governance, the control and supervision of management to disclose information about corporate social responsibility is increasing. The bigger the company, the greater the demand for the company to disclose information about corporate social responsibility.

scholarly journals PENGARUH STRUKTUR KEPEMILIKAN, PROFITABILITAS, UKURAN PERUSAHAAN, DAN UMUR PERUSAHAAN TERHADAP PENGUNGKAPAN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (STUDI EMPIRIS PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR YANG TERCATAT DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA TAHUN 2014)

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Rizki Widya Puspitaningsih ◽  
Hotman Tohir Pohan
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Firm Size ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Firm Age ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure ◽  
Csr Disclosure ◽  
Corporate Social

<em>The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of ownership structure, profitability, firm size, and firm age on Corporate Social Responsibility disclosure. Sample consists of 87 manufacturing firms in Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2014. Multiple regression test is used to test hypothesis developed in this study. Result of this study show that firm size has significantly positive influence on CSR disclosure, whereas ultimat ownership has significantly negative influence on Corporate Social Responsibility disclosure. Foreignt ownership, blockholder ownership, profitability, and firm age, on the other hand, do not have significant influence on CSR disclosure</em>

The impact of ownership structure on corporate tax avoidance with corporate social responsibility as mediating variable

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anissa Dakhli
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Tax Avoidance ◽  
Institutional Ownership ◽  
Corporate Tax ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the direct and indirect relationship between institutional ownership and corporate tax avoidance using corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a mediating variable. Design/methodology/approach This study uses panel data set of 200 French firms listed during the 2007–2018 period. The direct and indirect effects between managerial ownership and tax avoidance were tested by using structural equation model analysis. Findings The results indicate that institutional ownership negatively affects tax avoidance. The greater the proportion of the institutional ownership, the lower the likelihood of tax avoidance usage. From the result of the Sobel test, this study indicated that CSR partially mediates the effect of institutional ownership on corporate tax avoidance. Practical implications The findings have some policy and practical implications that may help regulators in improving the quality of transactions and in achieving more efficient market supervision. They recommend to the government to add regulations and restrictions to the structure of corporate ownership to control corporate tax avoidance in French companies. Originality/value This study extends the existing literature by examining both the direct and indirect effect of institutional ownership on corporate tax avoidance in French companies by including CSR as a mediating variable.

Corporate social responsibility: a case study in the company of urbanization of Curitiba

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ananda Silva Singh ◽  
Eduardo De Carli ◽  
Luiz Aurélio Virtuoso ◽  
Andréa Paula Segatto ◽  
Fernanda Salvador Alves
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Transportation System ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the commitment to a corporate social responsibility (CSR) practice developed by Company of Urbanization of Curitiba S/A – URBS, located in Curitiba (Paraná), Brazil. The paper observes the CSR practice developed by the company. Design/methodology/approach A descriptive study that used a qualitative approach was held. The research strategy of the research used consisted of a case study. Data were collected through semi-structured, in-depth interviews, documental analysis and direct observation. These data were further analyzed through the content analysis’ perspective. Findings The organization in question, even without obligation, develops a CSR project that contributes to the formation and awareness of young citizens, comprising ethical, voluntary, economical and legal responsibilities. Research limitations/implications Because of the fact that this is a single case study, the results cannot be generalized, representing only the reality of this case. Practical implications The practical implications of this study lies in the attention toward training of students of public schools, especially in aspects of buses and services usage and care for public equity, factors that even contribute to citizenship and the formation of better people and professionals. This will, in the future, contribute to form citizens that are more aware and who will tend to contribute to adequate usage of the transportation system as a whole, resulting in savings for the organization. Social implications The project analyzed in this study contributes to the formation of better citizens regarding the respect and ethical responsibilities they develop toward the public transportation system. Originality/value This paper demonstrates the commitment to a CSC practice made by a mixed-economy organization that develops this practice to contribute to the formation of citizens of the city. The value of this paper lies in the fact that it shows how CSR practices can be aligned with other practices of organizations, contributing to all stakeholders involved in it.

Corporate Governance, Karakteristik Perusahaan dan Pengungkapan Corporate Social Responsibility

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (02) ◽  
pp. 203-217
Author(s):  
Heti Herawati
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Firm Size ◽  
Hypothesis Test ◽  
Institutional Ownership ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Firm Age ◽  
Mining Companies ◽  
Corporate Social

A B S T R A C T The issue of corporate responsibility disclosure (CSRD) grows widely. The purpose of this research is to examine empirically wether institutional ownership, independent board, profitability, firm size and firm age have influence toward CSRD of mining companies listed at IDX. This research has causal characteristic, that is is reviewing the relationship between institutional ownership, independent board, profitability, firm size and firm age has an effect CSRD. The population of this research is mining companies at IDX up to 2013. Sampling procedure utilities sampling purposive method. The number of sample uses 90 data and analyzed by multiple regression analysis. The result of hypothesis test shows that institutional ownership and independent board doesn’t have influence toward CSRD, whereas profitability, company size and age partially have influence towards CSRD. A B S T R A K Isu tentang pengungkapan corporate social responsibility berkembang dengan cepat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji secara empiris, apakah kepemilikan institusional, dewan komisaris independen, profitabilitas, size perusahaan dan umur perusahaan mempunyai pengaruh terhadap pengungkapan corporate social responsibility perusahaan pertambangan yang listing di Bursa Efek Indonesia. Penelitian ini bersifat kausal yaitu mengkaji hubungan antara kepemilikan institusional, dewan komisaris independen, profitabilitas, size perusahaan dan umur perusahaan mempunyai pengaruh terhadap pengungkapan corporate social responsibility. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan-perusahaan pertambangan yang telah terdaftar di BEI sampai dengan tahun 2013. Prosedur pemilihan sampel menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan 90 dan dianalisis dengan metode regresi linier. Hasil pengujian hipotesis menunjukkan bahwa variabel kepemilikan institusional dan dewan komisaris independen yang tidak berpengaruh terhadap pengungkapan corporate social responsibility, sedangkan profitabilitas, size perusahaan dan umur perusahaan secara parsial berpengaruh terhadap pengungkapan corporate social responsibility. JEL Classification: G34, M14

A paradigm shift in corporate social responsibility: India’s transition from mandatory regime to the COVID-19 era

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aparna Bhatia ◽  
Amandeep Dhawan
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Paradigm Shift ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Gradual Increase ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This study aims to examine the pattern of corporate social responsibility expenditure (CSRE) incurred by Indian companies after the inception of Companies Act 2013. It also highlights the resultant change brought in the corporate social responsibility (CSR) spends of the companies because of COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach The CSR index provided by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under Companies (CSR Policy) Rules 2014, is adopted to measure the extent of CSRE made by top 30 Indian companies listed on Bombay Stock Exchange. To study the pattern of CSRE in various domains mentioned in the CSR index, the study is conducted over four points of time. Three alternative years since the commencement of the Companies Act 2013 i.e. 2014–2015, 2016–2017 and 2018–2019 have been taken up. Additionally, the financial year 2019–2020 is included as it marks the inception of the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings The findings show that the CSRE made by companies is increasing every year over all points of time taken in the study. In addition to this, Indian companies have voluntarily contributed a substantial amount towards COVID-19 relief over and above the required mandatory limits. Practical implications The gradual increase in CSR contributions even above the mandated amount and voluntary contribution towards COVID-19 relief by Indian companies implies that the nature of CSR in India is still philanthropic. Originality/value The study contributes to the CSR literature after the implementation of the mandatory CSR provisions in India and in the wake of the global pandemic caused by COVID-19 as so far there is no such study available in the extant literature.

Customer perceptions of CSR authenticity

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 614-629 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saju Jose ◽  
Nilesh Khare ◽  
F. Robert Buchanan
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Customer Perceptions ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Big Picture ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to look at corporate social responsibility (CSR)-related actions to see whether they relate to clients’ perception of CSR. Design/methodology/approach Ninety-nine bank customers in Brisbane, Australia were surveyed by mail in a cross-sectional field study. Findings Not all CSR-related behaviors of the organizations were influential to perceptions of social responsibility. Big picture actions for the betterment of humanity were found to be influential to the perception of the firm’s CSR. However, respondents did not relate the firms’ profit and revenue initiatives to social responsibility, other than negativity toward false and misleading practices. Research limitations/implications Results are limited to one industry in Australia. Practical implications Actions for human betterment were found to be influential to the perception of the firm’s CSR. Also the uses of dishonest marketing schemes were seen as detrimental to CSR perceptions of the firm. However, respondents did not connect the firm’s business actions affecting profitability with customers, to their perceptions of its CSR. Thus, the authors conclude that altruism from a “big picture” standpoint has value in shaping CSR perception, but the organization may not always find it necessary to deprioritize profit, or to attempt to weave CSR actions into every aspect of their business. Originality/value The inquiry takes a novel approach to CSR, capturing an unexplored aspect of how CSR is perceived and valued by stakeholders.

scholarly journals Picking low hanging fruit? Synergies between strategic quality management and corporate social responsibility

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 1393-1411
Author(s):  
Talal Mohammad Alsaif ◽  
Barbara M. Savage ◽  
Deborah M. Reed
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Strategic Quality Management ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore and identify the areas in common between strategic quality management (SQM) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) from the literature. Studying these areas is important to develop any further connection between SQM and CSR because of both the potential for benefit to organisations and society, and in order to minimise resources needed for effective action by capitalising on synergies. Design/methodology/approach Literature review covering a broad range of publications that addresses the synergies of quality management and CSR to identify areas of commonality and thus simplify CSR implementation. Findings Identification of opportunities for knowledge transfer between SQM and CSR. Practical implications Synergies between SQM and CSR may offer attractive opportunities to capitalise on prior actions and learning, to enhance the value added to an organisation and the society in which it operates. Originality/value This evaluation is a part of a more in-depth research study investigating the relationship between and integration of SQM and CSR, and its application in specific contexts.

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