It’s lately been considered good business for companies to show they are responsible corporate citizens. Google touts its solar-powered data centers. Apple talks about its use of recycled materials. Walmart describes its support for local communities.
Tag: Corporate Social Responsibility
Contributing to the sustainable development goals as normative and instrumental acts: The role of Buddhist religious logics in family SMEs
Abstract Prior studies suggest that religion matters in the adoption of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in SMEs. This study draws on an institutional logics perspective to illuminate a hitherto underexplored interplay of multiple logics that in combination influence family…
When Firms Internalize Political Stigma
Study shows the 2017 ‘Unite the Right’ rally in Charlottesville stigmatized local employers and prompted a tactical, “pro-diversity” shift in recruiting.
The importance of social media in corporate social responsibility
A new study by Dr. Lucie Kvasničková Stanislavská from Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague published in PeerJ Computer Science titled ‘Global analysis of Twitter communication in corporate social responsibility area: sustainability, climate change, and waste management’ has found that social media is an increasingly important tool for companies to communicate their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts.
Cornell expert: GOP’s fight against ‘woke’ investing is a day late and a dollar short
A Republican-led bill aimed at preventing pension fund managers from considering environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues for investments cleared Congress, likely setting up the first veto of Joe Biden’s presidency. John Tobin is professor of practice at Cornell’s…
Prosocial CEOs increase company value, stakeholder satisfaction
New research from Weili Ge, professor of accounting at the University of Washington Foster School of Business, found that CEOs who engage in prosocial behavior — activities that primarily help others — are more likely to make decisions that benefit people and increase company value.
Hackers targeting companies that fake corporate responsibility
A new study found some hackers aren’t in it for the money; they want to expose firms that engage in phony philanthropy. These hackers — which include everyone from disgruntled employees to hacktivist groups — can “sniff out” actions that only give the appearance of corporate social responsibility.
Boys’ club barriers create issues for Australian boards
Pale, male and stale – it’s certainly stereotypical, but it’s a saying that still holds water when it comes to Australian boards, according to new research from the University of South Australia.