Universities as Drivers and Models of Corporate Social Responsibility

2019 ◽  
pp. 1032-1048
Author(s):  
Shahira Osama Abdel-Hameid ◽  
Alia Babiker Badri
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Civic Engagement ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Special Reference ◽  
Driving Force ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Solid Foundation ◽  
Corporate Social

This study advocates that universities are prominent driving force behind corporate social responsibility. It highlights the commitment of universities in social responsibility (SR) and civic engagement with special reference to the experience of Ahfad University for Women (AUW) as a model for CSR. The main objective of this study is to develop a better understanding of the roles of universities in social responsibility (SR) and civic engagement (CE) to reveal best practices that can be useful for other universities. The unique evolution of AUW exemplified in its philosophy has created a solid foundation for SR. The study found that university social responsibility (USR) was embedded at the student, faculty and community members level supported by the values and commitment of top management.

Universities as Drivers and Models of Corporate Social Responsibility

2016 ◽  
pp. 116-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahira Osama Abdel-Hameid ◽  
Alia Babiker Badri
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Civic Engagement ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Special Reference ◽  
Driving Force ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Solid Foundation ◽  
Corporate Social

This study advocates that universities are prominent driving force behind corporate social responsibility. It highlights the commitment of universities in social responsibility (SR) and civic engagement with special reference to the experience of Ahfad University for Women (AUW) as a model for CSR. The main objective of this study is to develop a better understanding of the roles of universities in social responsibility (SR) and civic engagement (CE) to reveal best practices that can be useful for other universities. The unique evolution of AUW exemplified in its philosophy has created a solid foundation for SR. The study found that university social responsibility (USR) was embedded at the student, faculty and community members level supported by the values and commitment of top management.

Top management team heterogeneity, corporate social responsibility and firm risk: an emerging country perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Hassan Shakil ◽  
Nor Shaipah Abdul Wahab
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Top Management Team ◽  
Management Team ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Total Risk ◽  
Firm Risk ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Listed Firms ◽  
Corporate Social

Purpose This study aims to examine the effects of top management team (TMT) heterogeneity and corporate social responsibility (CSR) on the firm risk of Bursa Malaysia listed firms. Also, this study examines the moderating effect of CSR between TMT heterogeneity and firm risk. Design/methodology/approach This study uses panel regression models to test the hypotheses. The sample of this study is Bursa Malaysia non-financial listed firms from 2013 to 2017 with 3,055 observations. Findings This study finds significant effects of TMT age and tenure heterogeneities on total risk. Effects on idiosyncratic risk are evident only within age heterogeneity. Further, this study finds negative effects of CSR on total and idiosyncratic risks. CSR significantly moderates the relationship between total TMT heterogeneity and firm systematic risk. Practical implications This study reduces the literature gap by providing useful insights on the effects of CSR activities and TMT heterogeneity on firm risk. The findings can also provide hints to investors to assist them in assessing firm risk based on TMT heterogeneity and firms’ CSR. This study can also benefit shareholders in their attempts to mitigate the risk of their portfolio by investing in firms that are socially responsible as firms with high CSR suffer lower total and idiosyncratic risks. Originality/value Previous studies have emphasised on the influence of TMT characteristics and CSR on firm performance. However, studies that investigate the effects of TMT heterogeneity and CSR on firm risk are limited in the context of Malaysia.

Do Interaction and Education Moderate Top Management Team Age Heterogeneity and Corporate Social Responsibility?

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (12) ◽  
pp. 2063-2079 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yawei Liu ◽  
M. Awais Gulzar ◽  
Zhaoguo Zhang ◽  
Qingxiang Yang
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Top Management Team ◽  
Management Team ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Listed Firms ◽  
Upper Echelons Theory ◽  
Csr Strategy ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Relationship

Using Chinese listed firms' data from 2008 to 2012, we explored, on the basis of upper echelons theory, whether and how top management team (TMT) age heterogeneity affects corporate social responsibility (CSR) and if TMT interaction and TMT education moderate this relationship. Results revealed an inverted U-shaped relationship between TMT age heterogeneity and CSR, in which TMT interaction played a moderating role; however, TMT education did not moderate the relationship. These results are helpful and significant for the understanding of CSR strategy, and for the improvement of human resource management.

Public perception of corporate social responsibility of AngloGold Ashanti in Obuasi Municipality, Ghana

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 485-500 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ernest Mensah Abraham ◽  
Valentina Asor ◽  
Florence Torviawu ◽  
Helen Yeboah ◽  
Frank Laryea
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Geographic Area ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Content Type ◽  
High Expectations ◽  
Doing Business ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Corporate Social

Purpose This paper aims to ascertain how knowledge of corporate social responsibility (CSR) by community members influenced their perception of Anglo Gold Ashanti (AGA) and its reputation. Design/methodology/approach The study used a qualitative approach using the phenomenology design. The population of the study was the residents of the Obuasi Municipality and a sample size of 20 was used. Purposive sampling was used to select both the sample frame and the respondents for the interview. An interview guide was used to carry out the in-depth interviews. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the interview notes. Findings The study found out that the CSR carried out by AGA was mainly for philanthropic or ethical purposes. The CSR of AGA was perceived to be very important for the Obuasi Municipality, except that it has not been done to the satisfaction of the community members. There was a gap between the perception of the community members about AGA’s CSR and the observed CSR activities of AGA. Research limitations/implications The findings are based on people’s experiences and may differ in another geographic area even within the same country. People’s experiences may be different from reality. Practical implications Detailed background study is required to understand the expectations of communities where mining firms operate. Social implications It is important for companies to appreciate the fact that communities in Africa have high expectations from entities doing business because there are real needs in communities. Originality/value Poor CSR practices will jeopardise the relationship between the firm and the community.

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