scholarly journals Understanding Independence: Board of Directors and CSR

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reyes Calderón ◽  
Ricardo Piñero ◽  
Dulce M. Redín
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Practical Wisdom ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Political Implications ◽  
Business Roundtable ◽  
Standardized Measurement ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Corporate Social

On August Business Roundtable (2019), the Business Roundtable redefined the purpose and social responsibility of the corporation. Yet, this statement must be followed by substantial changes in the business models of corporations for it to avoid becoming empty rhetoric. We believe that the figure of the independent director may be one of the catalysts needed for this change of paradigm for corporations. In spite of the positive correlation between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and board independence, the development of the independence of boards during the last decade has not lead to the expected CSR results. Academics and regulators point to a weak definition and the non-standardized measurement of both independence and board independence (BI) as one possible explanation, and agree that a broader definition is needed. This paper aims to contribute to this debate. We develop a second-generation definition of independence based on a positive approximation to the concept by integrating an Aristotelian perspective of virtue ethics with the best practices of corporate governance. Thus, we define independence as a virtue guided by practical wisdom, that implies autonomy and autarky and which enables a person to act with integrity, fairness and truthfulness. In the context of corporate governance, independence is associated with an honest disposition to serve. Our proposal has political implications for supervisors that make decisions relating to the suitability of board members.

scholarly journals Impacts of Firm Performance on Corporate Social Responsibility Practices: The Mediation Role of Corporate Governance in Ethiopia Corporate Business

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 9717
Author(s):  
Ma Ying ◽  
Gashaw Awoke Tikuye ◽  
He Shan
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Firm Performance ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Amhara Region ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Corporate Business

In today’s globalized economy, the corporate company faces ever-increasing competitive and social pressures. This paper aims to identify the impacts of firms’ performance on corporate social responsibility practices using the mediating roles of corporate governance evidence from Ethiopia’s corporate business. The impacts of firms’ performance on CSR and corporate governance as a mediator variable were studied using a sample of TIRET corporate companies, in the Amhara region, Ethiopia. The structural equation model and multiple regression analysis were estimated and tested using 21 corporate companies. The derived model reveals how corporate governance mediates the favorable relationship between CSR and firm performance. The result indicates that a firm’s performance is the most significant influencing factor on CSR among the impacts examined in this study. Corporate governance has a positive role in serving as a legitimacy source for CSR practice. This study discusses the significance of results-based resource theory and presents the conclusion and implications. To solve the gaps in firm performance, return on asset, debts on capital structure, and governance, the corporate firms should identify unproductive enterprises and outsource non-core values. To overcome the existed inefficiency difficulties, this study proposed that corporate enterprises should be restructured, rebranded, reconsider their business models, and acquire technology-based firms. This paper contributes to CSR literature in the context of emerging economies. Firms, policymakers, and practitioners may take steps to improve CSR practice. In general, we conclude that in Ethiopia, including in the Amhara region, socially responsible corporate enterprises are more likely to be successful, and vice versa.

scholarly journals The Interaction Effect of Independent Boards on Corporate Governance-Corporate Social Responsibility (CG-CSR) and Performance Nexus

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sitara Karim ◽  
Norlida Abdul Manab ◽  
Rusmawati Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Performance Measures ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Tobin’S Q ◽  
Governance Mechanisms ◽  
Tobin's Q ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Corporate Social

The financial crises over the past two decades were identified as the main reason for the economic collapse. Malaysia suffered the same fate when many organisations crumpled from inappropriate compliance of governance mechanisms and corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure practices. Given this condition, this study intends to examine the effects of governance mechanisms and CSR practice on firm performance and the moderating effect of board independence is investigated on corporate governance-CSR (CG-CSR) and performance nexus of 588 Malaysian companies listed on Bursa Malaysia between 2006 and 2017. Both accounting-based (ROA) and market-based (Tobin’s Q) performance measures have been used for measuring performance. Dynamic model using Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) has been employed on the dataset to control for potential endogeneity, reverse causality, and dynamic heterogeneity. Findings indicate that ownership concentration negatively affects ROA; chief executive officer (CEO) duality positively affects ROA and negatively affects Tobin’s Q. Moreover, investment on CSR is negatively related to both performance measures. Finally, board independence negatively moderates the CG mechanisms, CSR practice, and performance relationship. Findings of the study have implications for Bursa Malaysia and Securities Commission Malaysia to reset the limit of independent directors on board so that their unnecessary interference in operations of management may be avoided. Furthermore, companies need to reassess their CSR strategies whether they are spending on CSR activities or hiding their financial malfeasance in the name of investment on CSR.

Corporate governance and corporate social responsibility disclosures in insurance companies

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 284-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Shahid Ullah ◽  
Mohammad Badrul Muttakin ◽  
Arifur Khan
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Insurance Companies ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Managerial Ownership ◽  
Archival Data ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Female Directors ◽  
Corporate Social

Purpose The purpose of this study is to empirically examine the association between corporate governance and the extent of corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosures in insurance companies, using archival data. Design/methodology/approach The data set comprises 277 listed insurance company-years in Bangladesh for the period of 2008 to 2014. The authors have used a checklist to measure the extent of CSR disclosures. The checklist was developed based on the previous CSR literature. The study uses a multiple regression analysis technique to investigate the association between different governance variables, particularly managerial ownership, institutional ownership, board independence and the proportion of female directors, and the extent of CSR disclosures in Bangladeshi insurance companies. Findings The authors find that board independence and the proportion of female directors have positive associations with the extent of CSR disclosures. However, the results indicate that managerial ownership is negatively associated with the extent of CSR disclosures. Originality/value Unlike most of the prior research that explored CSR disclosures in non-financial companies, the authors focus on financial companies, namely, insurance businesses. The authors provide empirical evidence using archival data that suggests that some governance mechanisms are important determinants of CSR disclosures in the insurance industry.

scholarly journals PENGARUH CORPORATE GOVERNANCE TERHADAP ENVIRONMENTAL STRENGTH DALAM CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Windijarto Windijarto ◽  
Sekar Ajeng Savitasari
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Board Size ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract : This study aims to analyze the relationship between corporate governance (board independence dan board size) to the implementation of environmental standards in corporate social responsibility. This study uses a sample of 200 manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) taken from 2015-2016. The result of this research is that there is a significant and positive influence between board independence and board size of commissioners on the environmental strength in corporate social responsibility. Keywords: corporate governance, board independence, board size, environmental strength, corporate social responsibility

IMPLEMENTASI KINERJA KEUANGAN TERHADAP NILAI SPIRITUALITAS PRIBADI

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 332
Author(s):  
Whedy Prasetyo
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Annual Report ◽  
Main Concern ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Personal Spirituality

Development of financial performance in the application of Good Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility which affects the values of honesty private individuals, in order to be able to run the accountability, value for money, fairness in financial management, transparency, control, and free of conflicts of interest (independence). The main concern in this study is focused on achieving value personal spirituality through the financial performance and capabilities of Good Corporate Governance (GCG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in moderating the relationship with the financial performance of value personal spirituality. This study is a descriptive verifikatif. The unit of analysis in this study was 15 companies in Indonesia with a policy that has been applied through the concept since January of 2008 until now, with the support of the annual report of the company, the company's financial statements, company reports to the disclosure of Good Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility in the annual report. Overall reports published successively during the years 2008-2011. The results of this study indicate financial performance affects the value of personal spirituality, and for variable GCG obtained results that could moderate the relationship of financial performance to the value of personal spirituality. But for the disclosure of CSR variables obtained results can’t moderate the relationship with the financial performance of personal spirituality.

scholarly journals Reimagining Corporate Social Responsibility in the Era of COVID-19: Embedding Resilience and Promoting Corporate Social Competence

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 6548
Author(s):  
Jingchen Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Competence ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Institutional Environment ◽  
Company Law ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Ex Ante ◽  
Inclusive Business ◽  
Corporate Social

The debate over corporate objectives and how companies deal with amplified existing societal inequalities and vulnerabilities has received increasing attention in recent years, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. The pandemic encouraged companies and policy makers to consider ways to develop a more enabling institutional environment, not only to tackle the ongoing crisis but also to prepare for similar future tests. Against this backdrop, the purpose of this paper is to focus on the significance and effectiveness of ex ante corporate social responsibility (CSR) law approaches in tackling the challenges brought by the pandemic. We investigate the uniqueness of the sustainable development challenges in the era of the pandemic, and introduce “corporate social competence” as a compliance principle in response to the need for forward-looking approaches to risk management and strategic planning. We use two ex ante legislative approaches in company law, namely mandatory CSR policy and legally recognised inclusive business models, as examples to illuminate the contribution of company law to navigate the pandemic beyond philanthropic CSR actions.

scholarly journals Board Structure and Corporate Social Responsibility: Evidence From Developing Economy

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 215824402098854
Author(s):  
E. Chuke Nwude ◽  
Comfort Amaka Nwude
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Empirical Investigation ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
Gender Diversity ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Board Structure ◽  
Disclosure Requirements ◽  
Corporate Social

This article undertakes an empirical investigation on how firm board characteristics relate with corporate social responsibility disclosure (CSRD) in the banking industry of developing economies with a particular interest in Nigeria. The study focuses on a sample of 11 out of the 13 Nigerian listed national commercial banks which provide similar services and are subject to the same regulations and disclosure requirements by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from 2007 to 2018. Multiple regression analysis was employed on panel data obtained from the banks’ audited financial statements. The findings show that board with large number of persons, low proportion of persons operating outside the bank operations, and higher percentage of feminine directors on the board support higher level of corporate social responsibility (CSR). The results of large number of persons on board and better proportion of feminine administrators support the resource dependency theory and agency theory which offer the broad theoretical underpinnings for this study. The low percentage of nonexecutive administrators negates stand of bank regulators. This implies that banks with an oversized board size, gender diversity, and less board independence are seemingly favorably disposed to improve on CSR.

scholarly journals CSR Disclosure on Earnings Management with the Presence of Women in the GCG Structure

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 293
Author(s):  
Alit Wahyuningsih ◽  
Ni Ketut Rasmini
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Earnings Management ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Good Corporate Governance ◽  
Csr Disclosure ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Sustainability Report

ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh bukti empiris mengenai pengaruh pengungkapan Corporate Social Responsibility pada manajemen laba dengan keberadaan wanita dalam mekanisme Good Corporate Governance sebagai variabel moderasi. Metode penentuan sampel yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling dengan kriteria perusahaan yang terdaftar dalam indeks LQ45 di Bursa Efek Indonesia dan menerbitkan laporan tahunan serta laporan keberlanjutan (sustainability report) berturut-turut selama periode 2013-2017. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 40 sampel. Metode dokumentasi digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu Moderated Regression Analysis. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa pengungkapan Corporate Social Responsibility berpengaruh positif pada manajemen laba. Keberadaan wanita dalam komite audit yang mewakili proksi dari variabel keberadaan wanita dalam mekanisme Good Corporate Governance mampu memperlemah pengaruh pengungkapan Corporate Social Responsibility pada manajemen laba. Hasil penelitian ini sejalan dengan teori hipotesis biaya politik yang menyatakan bahwa perusahaan yang memiliki biaya politik yang tinggi cenderung akan melakukan manajemen laba. Kata Kunci: manajemen laba, pengungkapan corporate social responsibility, good corporate governance

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