Giving from the heart: exploring how ethics of care emerges in corporate social responsibility

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie Formentin ◽  
Denise Bortree
Keyword(s):  
Nonprofit Organizations ◽  
Ethic Of Care ◽  
Ethics Of Care ◽  
Sport Organizations ◽  
Human Flourishing ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Relationship Of

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine philanthropic partnerships between donor organizations and nonprofits and how ethics of care may play an important role in the quality of relationship between the partners.Design/methodology/approachIn total, 29 in-depth interviews were conducted with communications professionals at nonprofit organizations to understand how their partnerships with national sport organizations benefited their organizations and how characteristics of the sport organizations’ communication and behavior have consequence for their partners.FindingsThe four dimensions of ethics of care (building trust, showing mutual concern, promoting human flourishing and responsiveness to needs) clearly emerged as the most beneficial ways sport organizations engage with their nonprofit partners.Research limitations/implicationsThis study introduces the concept of ethic of care into the CSR literature and suggests that ethics of care may play an important role in relationship management with key publics.Practical implicationsPractically, this study offers insights for corporate partners about the way their communication and behavior influence nonprofits, and it suggests ways that corporations can improve their work with partners to create a more productive relationship.Originality/valueThis is one of the first studies to use ethics of care to examine the relationship of CSR partnerships and the first to conduct a study with sport organizations.

Digging deep? Digging more? A research on the influence of corporate CSR theme consistency strategy

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Zhang ◽  
Xuhui Wang ◽  
Yingying Shen
Keyword(s):  
Communication Channel ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Focal Point ◽  
Social Programs ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Moderation Effect ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Selection Of

PurposeAs the focal point of both academic studies and business practices, the theme strategy of corporate social responsibility (CSR) arouses wide attention. However, extant studies concentrate more on the selection of the theme of CSR activities, such as the fitness between CSR activities and the core business, thus largely neglecting the consistency of the theme. The purpose of this paper is to determine whether the enterprise should adopt a consistent theme strategy or should participate in different social programs, and how do customers response to the lack of studies in different theme-consistent strategies.Design/methodology/approachIn this paper, two progressive experiments are performed. The purpose of study 1 is to examine the influence of theme consistency on consumers’ CSR association and how consumers’ attribution to corporation motivation mediates such impacts. The purpose for study 2 is to examine whether information dissemination channels and cooperation with public organization could affect the influence of theme consistency strategy.FindingsThe significant influences of theme consistency on consumer CSR association was demonstrated, and consumer’s perceived motivation of CSR was found to play the mediation role. Moreover, the moderation effect of the communication channel of CSR information was found to be important to strengthen the influence of the theme-consistent strategy.Originality/valueThis paper not only demonstrates the influence of theme consistency, but also explains how theme consistency influences consumers’ attitude and behavior. It enriches the study on the antecedent variables of consumers’ attribution to corporate motivation.

The direct and indirect effect of the existence of risk management on the relationship between audit committee and corporate social responsibility disclosure

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (9) ◽  
pp. 4125-4138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sami R.M. Musallam
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Committee Meeting ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Financial Expertise ◽  
Csr Disclosure ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the direct and indirect effect of the existence of risk management on the relationship between audit committee and corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure in Palestine.Design/methodology/approachThe study utilizes a panel data of 31 Palestinian listed companies from 2010 to 2016. It also utilizes structural equation modeling (SEM) model.FindingsThe results of SEM model find a significant positive relationship of the existence of risk management, audit committee meeting and audit committee size with CSR disclosure. However, audit committee financial expertise has a significant negative relationship with CSR disclosure. The results also find a significant relationship of audit committee meeting and audit committee financial expertise with CSR disclosure through the existence of risk management.Practical implicationsThis study is important to policymakers, accounting professionals and shareholders on the extent to which audit committee related to such committee efficiency in monitoring CSR disclosure.Social implicationsThis study adds to the existing literature by investigating the direct and indirect effect of the existence of risk management on the relationship between audit committee and CSR disclosure in Palestine as one of the youngest market in region that assists to test the validity of agency theory in a young and small emerging market context.Originality/valueIt is the first study to investigate the direct and indirect effect of the existence of risk management on the relationship between audit committee and CSR disclosure in Palestine.

Antecedents of relationship conflict in top management teams

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 124-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen Camelo-Ordaz ◽  
Joaquin García-Cruz ◽  
Elena Sousa-Ginel
Keyword(s):  
Top Management Teams ◽  
Management Teams ◽  
Relationship Conflict ◽  
Top Management ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Behavioral Integration ◽  
Measurement Analysis ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Relationship Of

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to analyze the influence of two categories of conflict antecedents – input and behavior antecedents – on the level of relationship conflict (RC) in top management teams (TMTs). The authors apply a process view to conflict, and consider that the effect of the input antecedents on RC may be mediated by a behavioral antecedent: behavioral integration. Design/methodology/approach – Using a survey instrument, multi-informant data were collected from 64 TMTs. An aggregation and measurement analysis was performed. To test the hypotheses of mediation, bootstrapping procedures were used. Findings – The results show that the effects of team tenure, intragroup trust and value consensus on relationship conflict are mediated by behavioral integration. However, TMT size does not affect relationship conflict – either directly or indirectly – through behavioral integration. Research limitations/implications – It is concluded that encouraging intragroup trust and value consensus among TMT members facilitates the integrated behavior of the team. This behavioral integration may allow conflict to be constructive. Therefore, firms should make an effort to encourage this psychological context. Originality/value – Previous research about the antecedents of RC in the field of TMTs is inconclusive. Additionally, a new approach to conflict antecedents is considered, to establish a direct and independent relationship between different categories of antecedents and TMT conflict. A relationship of interdependence is considered between different types of antecedents and their effects on RC.

In search of ethics: from Carroll to integrative CSR economics

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 469-491 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sigmund Wagner-Tsukamoto
Keyword(s):  
Institutional Economics ◽  
Corporate Social Performance ◽  
Social Performance ◽  
Business Case ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Market Exchange ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeRevisiting Carroll’s classic corporate social responsibility (CSR) pyramid framework, this paper aims to evolve a novel synthesis of ethics and economics. This yielded an “integrative CSR economics”.Design/methodology/approachThis theory paper examined how to conceptually set up CSR theory, argue its ethical nature and establish its practical, social and empirical relevance. Economic analysis reached out from contemporary institutional economics to Smith’s classic studies.FindingsThe paper reconstructed all of Carroll’s four dimensions of CSR – economic, legal, ethical and philanthropic responsibilities – through economics. The paper discounted a core assumption of much CSR research that economic approach to CSR, including the instrumental, strategic “business case” approach to CSR, were unethical and lacked any foundations in ethics theory. Integrative CSR economics reframes research on viability and capability requirements for CSR practice; redirecting empirical research on links between CSP (corporate social performance) and CFP (corporate financial performance).Research limitations/implicationsThe paper focused on Carroll as the leading champion of CSR research. Future research needs to align other writers with integrative CSR economics. Friedman or Freeman, or the historic contributions of Dodd, Mayo, Bowen or Drucker, are especially interesting.Practical implicationsThe paper set out how integrative CSR economics satisfies the “business case” approach to CSR and develops practical implications along: a systemic dimension of the market economy; a legal-constitutional dimension; and the dimension of market exchanges.Social implicationsIntegrative CSR economics creates ethical benefits for society along: a systemic dimension of the market (mutual gains); a legal-constitutional dimension (law-following); and the dimension of market exchange (ethical capital creation). Social benefits are not only aspired to but also are achievable as a business case approach to CSR is followed.Originality/valueThe paper’s main contribution is a new synthesis of economics and ethics that yields an “integrative CSR economics”.

Crowdfunding success: the role of co-creation, feedback, and corporate social responsibility

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 449-466
Author(s):  
Leonardo Mastrangelo ◽  
Sonia Cruz-Ros ◽  
Maria-Jose Miquel-Romero
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Qualitative Comparative Analysis ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Financial Success ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
The Social ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Personal Success

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the factors that determine two forms of crowdfunding campaign success: success in securing the necessary financial resources and personal success in terms of the entrepreneur’s satisfaction. Specifically, it studies factors linked to the relationship between entrepreneurs and funders (co-creation and feedback) and factors linked to the campaign’s content (dimensions of corporate social responsibility (CSR)). Design/methodology/approach An empirical study of 52 crowdfunding entrepreneurs was conducted. Data were gathered using a structured questionnaire. Fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis was performed. Findings For financial and personal success, all factors, except the social dimension of CSR, are necessary conditions. Two configurations are sufficient for entrepreneurs to achieve financial success. The first configuration that is sufficient for personal success is the same as the first configuration for financial success. The second configuration for personal success is similar to the second configuration for financial success, except that it also includes financial success itself. Research limitations/implications Entrepreneurs should invest in CSR and seek to improve the quality of their relationships with their funders. Crowdfunding platforms should design and manage co-creation and feedback tools that are capable of providing deep knowledge of users’ opinions and concerns whilst generating value. The limitations of this study are that only the reward-based crowdfunding model was considered, and the data covered just two platforms. Originality/value This study contributes to the literature by presenting empirical analysis of the factors that influence financial success and personal success in reward-based crowdfunding. It examines aspects that strictly refer to the content of the project and aspects that refer to the entrepreneur–funder relationship. Specifically, the roles of the four dimensions of CSR were considered. Moreover, the fsQCA method provides a fresh approach to research in this area.

The effect of green CSR skepticism on positive attitude, reactance, and behavioral intention

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jookyung Kwon ◽  
Jiseon Ahn
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Csr Strategies ◽  
Attitudinal Factors ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The Impact

PurposeThis paper aims to examine the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) skepticism on dual types of attitudinal factors (i.e. positive attitude and reactance) and examine the impact of attitudinal factors on customers' behavioral intention.Design/methodology/approachThis study applies mixed-method research to examine the link between CSR skepticism, positive attitude, reactance and behavioral intention based on attitude-behavior-context theory.FindingsAs predicted, CSR skepticism weakens a favorable attitude toward CSR, whereas it increases the level of reactance. Also, CSR skepticism negatively influences behavioral intention, while positive attitude and reactance positively influence behavioral intention.Originality/valueUnderstanding customers' skepticism toward CSR has become increasingly important because of its negative consequences. Despite existing studies on CSR skepticism, few have focused on why and how CSR skepticism leads to negative behavioral outcomes. Thus, this research contributes to existing tourism literature by examining the role of CSR skepticism on their attitude and behavior. Findings will help researchers and practitioners understand how CSR skepticism impacts customers' behavioral intention and develops CSR strategies to enhance the behavioral intention to patronize.

scholarly journals Effects of corporate social responsibility activities for refugees

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 318-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabine Einwiller ◽  
Christopher Ruppel ◽  
Cornelia Strasser
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Actual Case ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Csr Image ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Positive Word Of Mouth

Purpose When in the Summer of 2015 unprecedented numbers of refugees traveled through Austria, not only public and governmental authorities were challenged to provide support, but also the business sector. Various companies responded to the challenge by organizing relief actions, among them Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB). The purpose of this paper is to analyze the effects of this initiative on stakeholder perceptions and behavior. Design/methodology/approach The case of OEBB served as the research context. Data were collected by means of an online survey in May of 2016, about eight months after the initiative. Findings Almost half of the participants mentioned OEBB’s activities for refugees in an unaided recall task. Unaided corporate social responsibility (CSR) awareness is related to people’s issue involvement and reminiscence of specific activities and communication measures. People unaidedly recalling the initiative expressed a significantly better CSR image and identification with the company; they also expressed a stronger intention to speak positively (positive word of mouth) about the company’s CSR activities. CSR image and attitude toward the initiative mediates this effect. Research limitations/implications The study stresses the importance of CSR awareness and communication. The non-representative sample does not allow general inferences. Originality/value This research uses an actual case to test the effectiveness of CSR activities and communication in the context of a highly critical situation, and sheds light on the mediating processes that drive the effects. The study extends existing knowledge from experimental studies.

Corporate social responsibility and employee pro-environmental behaviors

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 246-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahid Hameed ◽  
Ikram Ullah Khan ◽  
Tahir Islam ◽  
Zaryab Sheikh ◽  
Safeer Ullah Khan
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Organizational Citizenship ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Hospitality Industry ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to extend the corporate social responsibility (CSR) literature by examining the influence of a firm’s external CSR activities (efforts directed toward external stakeholders of the firm) and internal CSR activities (efforts directed toward employees) on employees’ organizational citizenship behaviors toward the environment (OCBE) via organizational pride. The authors also examine the moderating role of perceived organizational support (POS) between CSR and organizational pride. Design/methodology/approach A total of 324 questionnaires were collected from the hospitality industry of Pakistan. Findings The results of this research revealed that dimensions of CSR (external and internal) have a positive influence on organizational pride. Also, organizational pride is found as an underlying mediating mechanism between the relationship of CSR and OCBE. The results also indicated that a higher level of POS strengthens the relationship between CSR and organizational pride. Practical implications The findings are limited to only hospitality industry. Organizations can enhance employees’ sense of pride through CSR activities, which subsequently enhance employees OCBE. The findings also suggested that organizational pride contains intrinsic motivation that can help employees to enhance their OCBE. Originality/value This research suggests that organizational pride and POS are important factors which influence the relationship between CSR and OCBE. Further, it also empirically tests this model in a developing country context.

Integrated reporting with CSR practices

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Klarissa Lueg ◽  
Rainer Lueg ◽  
Karina Andersen ◽  
Veronica Dancianu
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Reporting ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Planning And Control ◽  
Pragmatic Constructivism ◽  
Standards And Guidelines ◽  
Guidelines And Standards ◽  
Technical Csr ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
And Control

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to illustrate how standards and guidelines for corporate social responsibility (CSR) can help a company in its integrated reporting (IR). The authors investigate the motivations of diverse stakeholders (including shareholders) in fostering the adoption of standards and guidelines for CSR after IR became mandatory in Denmark. Design/methodology/approach – The authors conduct a case study at the Danish carpet manufacturer EGE. The authors interpret the case from the perspective of pragmatic constructivism, which focuses on the integration of four dimensions: facts, possibilities, values, and communication. Findings – The authors find that the family-owned EGE follows a strategy of “enlightened shareholder value,” in which CSR is an essential value driver. This strategy fostered IR with guidelines and standards for CSR. The CSR practices appeared to be helpful for integrating measureable plans to the strategy and for controlling CSR implementation. However, the long and technical CSR reports did not effectively communicate EGE’s values and possibilities. The authors outline how EGE overcame these barriers. Originality/value – The authors suggest that IR implementation depends on the context, and the authors explain why the case company has opted to issue two separate reports for their IR. In addition, the authors suggest that standardized approaches to CSR may be suitable for internal planning and control purposes; however, companies must go beyond these measurements to achieve IR.

Internal contributions to initiating corporate social responsibility in sport organizations

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (8) ◽  
pp. 1804-1817 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyungyeol (Anthony) Kim ◽  
Kevin K. Byon ◽  
Hansung Song ◽  
Kyungsik Kim
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Sport Organizations ◽  
Voice Behavior ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Promotion Focus ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Corporate Social

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to highlight the role that employees play in helping embed a corporate social responsibility (CSR)-advocated culture into their organizations through a voice behavior. This study examines: first, the effect of employees’ negative perceptions (i.e. persuasion knowledge (PK)) of CSR on voice behavior; second, the influence of employees’ motivational dispositions regarding goals (i.e. promotion focus) on voice behavior; and third, the positive moderating effect of promotion focus in the negative relationship between PK and voice behavior. Design/methodology/approach Data were gathered from 168 employees representing all five Korean professional sport organizations at an inaugural sport marketing workshop, a moderated multiple regression analysis was performed to test the hypotheses. Findings The results indicated a marginal negative effect of PK on voice behavior and a significant positive effect of promotion focus on voice behavior. Further, it was found that promotion focus played a positive moderating role in the negative relationship between PK and voice behavior. Originality/value Although employees bear much of the burden of and responsibility for enacting ethical and competitive CSR practices, a paucity of the research has addressed their contributions to CSR as internal promoters of the activities. The present study contributes to the CSR literature by focusing on the role of employees in voicing CSR and empirically examining how promotion focus played a positive role in the relationship between PK and voice behavior.

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