2023
DOI: 10.1108/ejmbe-09-2022-0289
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Looking at the darker side of the mirror: the impact of CEO's narcissism on corporate social irresponsibility

Marta Riera,
María Iborra

Abstract: PurposeThe aim of this article is to highlight the major part played by executives in the escalation of corporate social irresponsibility (CSI). Based on the upper echelons theory, the authors developed a model which shows the essential role of CEOs in explaining CSI. The authors proposed that the key personality traits of CEOs—narcissism—, as well as their power, could explain the degree of CSI.Design/methodology/approachDue to the significant methodological challenges when investigating CSI, the authors expl… Show more

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“…In such contexts, consumers may become skeptical. They may believe that these supposedly disinterested actions hide a different motive, namely, to improve the image of companies and boost their profits (Reimer and Benkenstein, 2018;Riera and Iborra, 2023). This situation can cause the impact of brand reputation and eWOM on purchase intention to weaken.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In such contexts, consumers may become skeptical. They may believe that these supposedly disinterested actions hide a different motive, namely, to improve the image of companies and boost their profits (Reimer and Benkenstein, 2018;Riera and Iborra, 2023). This situation can cause the impact of brand reputation and eWOM on purchase intention to weaken.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%