Impacts of Corporate Social Responsibility on Employees’ Mental Fatigue: Employees’ Ethical Perspective

Zheng, Linlin; Li, Wenzhuo; Addis, Amsalu K.; Ye, Di; Dong, Yashi

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2022.918106

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“…Selection of businesses which have gone above and beyond and demonstrated remarkable dedication to the public and local community support throughout the COVID-19 pandemic are highlighted in the "very strong emphasis" category (4). Zheng et al (2022) pointed out that employee care in the form of provision of protective aid during the Covid-19 period was important, but subsequently, it was appropriate to focus on the benefits which included suggestions for solutions to alleviate employee psychological fatigue from the perspective of human resource management principles, both during and after the pandemic, i.e., in the current post-Covid-19 era. Appropriately designed extra employee benefits in the post--Covid-19 era can help attracting potential employees, retaining them after hiring, maintaining their self-esteem and performance, and protecting them from "mental fatigue" (Branco and Rodrigues, 2006).…”

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Corporate Social Responsibility in Business Practice of the Visegrad Region (Czechia, Poland, Slovakia)

2023

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Dear Reader, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly important in the business world, and this monograph explores its significance in the Visegrad region (Czechia, Poland, Slovakia). By going beyond legal requirements, businesses can address social, environmental, and ethical concerns, building trust and enhane own reputation. Efforts of businesses are reflected not only in their outcomes but also contribute to the collective endeavour to build a 21st century society. In this endeavour, not only individuals, irrespective of their origin and nationality, but also business entities have an indispensable role as good citizens who contribute to the public welfare. These entities utilize factors, of production including the human factor, and therefore have a social responsibility not only towards their shareholders who provided capital but also towards all other stakeholders who are affected by their activities, whether positively or negatively. As a result, business entities have an irreplaceable position in building a prosperous society. The obligation to contribute to this development is voluntary and not mandated by legislation, but the activities associated with it incur costs not solely for the companies. It has been repeatedly confirmed that implementing responsible activities aimed at promoting the common good brings numerous positive effects on businesses, reflected in cost savings, improved market share, brand building, and increased attractiveness to investors. Therefore, the implementation of socially responsible activities holds an indispensable place in the management of modern enterprises. Number, character, and focus of these activities may vary across businesses, but in general, they can be observed based on the Triple Bottom Line approach, encompassing social, economic, and environmental dimensions. Recently, these corporate activities have attracted the attention of policymakers, and at the European Commission level, centralized efforts are being made to introduce mandatory reporting of these activities, which will gradually come into effect for different size categories of businesses. Furthermore, just like other aspects of everyday life and business, the field of corporate social responsibility has been significantly influenced by global crises, starting with the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by military conflict in Ukraine, and the ensuing energy crisis. This scientific monograph maps the socially responsible activities of business entities in the Visegrad region, specifically in the Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovakia. It examines their implementation and readiness of companies for mandatory reporting of CSR activities, while describing socially responsible initiatives taken by businesses to contribute to alleviatiang global crises.This scientific monograph was created within the Visegrad Fund project titled "Corporate Social Responsibility in Business Practice of the Visegrad Region" (Visegrad grand no. 22220149). The project receives co-financing from the Governments of Cz...

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Corporate Social Responsibility in Business Practice of the Visegrad Region (Czechia, Poland, Slovakia)

2023

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Self-Interest over Ethics: Firm Withdrawal from Russia After the Ukraine Invasion

Patel,

Richter

2024

J Bus Ethics

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Drawing on contrasting theoretical perspectives of self-interest and utilitarian/ethical motivations, we examine the degree to which a company's pace of departure from Russia after the Ukraine invasion is driven by its exposure to the Russian market. Moreover, we investigate whether firm-level political and non-political risks influence the propensity to delay or expedite the exit/withdrawal process. Contrary to utilitarian expectations advocating for ethical exit decisions irrespective of exposure and risks, firms with higher Russian exposure were less likely to exit sooner, indicating a prioritization of business interests over ethical imperatives. This self-interest effect was further amplified by heightened political risks but attenuated by non-political risks. These findings remained consistent across various model specifications, with limited discernible variations based on firm characteristics such as ranking, COVID-19 exposure and risk, past idiosyncratic volatility, or family ownership and control. In addition, an examination of post-exit effects on profitability, risk, cost of capital, and liquidity revealed no statistically significant relationships. Our study highlights the prevalence of self-interest motivations over utilitarian principles, as firms with substantial Russian exposure prioritized safeguarding their business interests in the aftermath of the Ukraine invasion, even at the potential cost of ethical and social responsibility imperatives.

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The relationship between mental fatigue and social responsibility among nurses who provided care to patients with coronavirus disease 2019: a cross-sectional study

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Background and Aim Mental fatigue (MF) was a major challenge for nurses during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Nurses’ sense of responsibility towards their patients and societies may influence their MF. This study aimed to assess the relationship between MF and social responsibility (SR) among nurses who provided care to patients with COVID-19. Methods This cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study was conducted in 2021. Participants were 258 nurses randomly selected from eleven COVID-19 care hospitals in Tehran, Iran. Data were collected using three self-report instruments, namely a demographic questionnaire, the Mental Fatigue Scale, and the Social Responsibility Questionnaire. The SPSS software (v. 16.0) was used to analyze the data at a significance level of less than 0.05. Results The mean scores of MF and SR were 31.73 ± 7.35 and 3.45 ± 0.35, respectively. The highest and the lowest scored SR subscales were ethical responsibilities with a mean of 3.67 ± 0.42 and economic responsibilities with a mean of 2.93 ± 0.62. MF had a significant negative correlation with legal responsibilities and a significant positive correlation with economic responsibilities (P < 0.05). The only significant predictor of SR was financial status which significantly predicted 4.3% of the variance of SR (P < 0.05). Conclusion More than half of the nurses who provided care to patients with COVID-19 suffered from MF and their mental fatigue had a significant correlation with their legal and economic responsibilities. Healthcare authorities and policymakers need to develop programs to reduce nurses’ MF and improve their satisfaction.

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Impacts of Corporate Social Responsibility on Employees’ Mental Fatigue: Employees’ Ethical Perspective

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Corporate Social Responsibility in Business Practice of the Visegrad Region (Czechia, Poland, Slovakia)

Corporate Social Responsibility in Business Practice of the Visegrad Region (Czechia, Poland, Slovakia)

Self-Interest over Ethics: Firm Withdrawal from Russia After the Ukraine Invasion

The relationship between mental fatigue and social responsibility among nurses who provided care to patients with coronavirus disease 2019: a cross-sectional study

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