The Influence of Top Managers’ Values and Power on Corporate Social Performance: A Meta-analysis

Le, Son Anh; Fuller, Bryan; Muriithi, Sammy G.; Walters, Bruce A.

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“…This is consistent with a form of individual social consciousness, which can actively drive collective corporate social consciousness. These findings are also supported by recent scholarly work, which highlights the importance of leadership style and commitment on CSR engagement (Duarte 2010;Hemingway and Maclagan 2004;Le et al 2015). …”

Section: ''[W]e Only Hope That the Project Will Benefit […] But It Issupporting

confidence: 72%

“…Business leaders' values play a crucial role in this process, particularly in organisational fields that emphasise economic value sets over stakeholder values (Le et al 2015). On an individual level, an important reason for donating money for people is often to feel better or good about themselves (Bekkers and Wiepking 2011).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Managers' values can ''help determine levels of trust in relationships between the firm and its various stakeholders'' (Wicks et al 1999, p. 99; see also Le et al 2015). Simultaneously, the reliance on trust and intuition can mobilise these values, amplifying managerial discretion in the process.…”

Section: (Moral) Values and Trust Creationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…While there is an increasing body of literature on the role of managers' values on firms' CSR performance, there is limited knowledge on the different channels through which their values are transformed in the decision-making process (Le et al 2015). A rational approach to studying managerial choice prevails, with a responsible decision on ethical issues often being equated to the application of universal or a priori defined rules and obligations (Baïada-Hirèche et al 2011).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Corporate Philanthropy Through the Lens of Ethical Subjectivity

2017

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The dynamic organisational processes in businesses dilute the boundaries between the individual, organisational, and societal drivers of corporate philanthropy. This creates a complex framework in which charitable project selection occurs. Using the example of European tour operators, this study investigates the mechanisms through which companies invest in charitable projects in overseas destinations. Inextricably linked to this is the increasing contestation by local communities as to how they are able to engage effectively with tourism in order to realise the benefits tourism development can bring. This research furthers such debates by exploring the processes through which tour operators facilitate community development through charitable giving. Findings show, with no formal frameworks in existence, project selection depends upon emergent strategies that connect the professional with the personal, with trust being positioned as a central driver of these informal processes. Discretionary responsibilities are reworked through business leaders' commitment to responsible business practises and the ethical subjectivity guiding these processes.

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confidence: 72%

Section: Motivations: Co-implication Of Altruism and Selfinterestmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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“…While EU debate about the best strategies for successful CSR implementation in SMEs continues (EU Commission 2016), no study has determined the significance of managers' demographic characteristics on CSR practices in the restaurant industry. Recently, several studies (Huang 2013;Huimin and Ryan, 2011;Kukanja et al 2016;Le et al 2015) in the field of service sector have reported a positive correlation between managers' demographic characteristics and managerial styles. Therefore, it would be of academic (theoretical) and practical (managerial) significance to summarize the results of different studies and to empirically investigate the importance of demographic factors on CSR practices in the restaurant industry.…”

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Influence of managers' demographic characteristics on CSR practices in the restaurant industry: the case of Slovenia

2016

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Purpose -The objective of this study is to investigate how restaurant managers' demographic characteristics influence Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices in the restaurant industry. Design/Methodology/Approach -In order to analyze the influence of managers' demographic characteristics on CSR practices, industry specific practices relevant to the Slovenian restaurant industry were identified: regular financial assistance to activities and projects of the local community, employment of local staff, cooperation with local producers, active separation of all types of waste, active recyclement, active energy savement, and payment of liabilities towards suppliers on time. The quantitative research focuses on the correlation between managers' demographics and CSR practices. Data were collected through quantitative field research by applying a structured self administerred questionnaire. Findings -Research results show that the main reason for acting responsibly is related to managers' years of age, experience, and level of education. The most obvious finding to emerge from this study is that all demographic variables included in the research have a statistically significant influence in explaining restaurants' CSR behaviour. The most strongly influenced CSR practice is "Payment of liabilities". This practice is driven by managers' age, years of experience, and level of education. By understanding both, managers' demographic characteristics and their influence on CSR practices, it is now possible to more successfully implement CSR policies in the restaurant industry. It is suggested that future studies focuse on the analysis of CSR practices and managers' psychographic characteristics. Originality -This is the very first study to analyse the influence of managers' demographic characteristics on CSR engagement in the restaurant industry.

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Managerial entrenchment and corporate social responsibility engagement: the role of economic policy uncertainty

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The behavioral theory of corporate governance is employed to investigate the relationship between managerial entrenchment and corporate social responsibility (CSR) engagement. Effective corporate governance is argued to reduce managerial entrenchment, thereby increasing CSR engagement. The role of economic policy uncertainty (EPU) is investigated as a moderating variable in this relationship, such that high levels of EPU will increase the impact of entrenchment on CSR engagement. These arguments are supported using a panel of 386 US firms from 2011 to 2018 representing 3,088 firm-year observations in a variety of industries. In supplementary analysis, the CSR measure is disaggregated in order to provide further insight regarding these relationships as they pertain to the individual CSR dimensions under study. Findings inform research regarding the entrenchment-CSR link in particular environmental contexts. Practical implications include potential governance guidelines for boards of directors; stakeholder management given the policy environment; and the impact of government decisions as they affect policy uncertainty, firm actions, and CSR engagement.

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The Influence of Top Managers’ Values and Power on Corporate Social Performance: A Meta-analysis

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Corporate Philanthropy Through the Lens of Ethical Subjectivity

Corporate Philanthropy Through the Lens of Ethical Subjectivity

Influence of managers' demographic characteristics on CSR practices in the restaurant industry: the case of Slovenia

Managerial entrenchment and corporate social responsibility engagement: the role of economic policy uncertainty

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