The Responsibility and Accountability of CEOs: The Last Interview with Ken Lay

Ferrell, O. C.; Ferrell, Linda

doi:10.1007/s10551-010-0675-y

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“…Apparel consumption decisions are largely based on utility considerations in the minds of consumers (Irani and Hanzaee 2011). However, findings of this study indicate that individuals also operate according to their deontological principles (Ferrell and Ferrell 2011) largely based on their values and moral norms.…”

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confidence: 77%

Exploring the role of values and norms towards consumers’ intentions to patronize retail apparel brands engaged in corporate social responsibility (CSR)

Diddi

Niehm

2017

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This study provides understanding of factors that affect US consumers’ intentions to patronize retail apparel brands engaged in corporate social responsibility (CSR). The study utilizes a dual theoretical framework comprised of the theory of reasoned action (TRA) and Schwartz’s value theory. Data were collected via a web-based survey from a national sample of 407 US consumers. Findings revealed that moral norms, subjective norms, and attitudes were all important predictors of US consumers’ intentions to patronize retail apparel brands engaged in CSR. Overall, the results of this study provide important theoretical implications for extending the TRA to include measures of self-transcendent values (universalism and benevolence) and moral norms in the context of consumers’ ethical decision making. The findings also provide important practical implications for retail apparel brands planning to incorporate CSR policies in their corporate agenda. It is proposed that retail apparel brands should integrate CSR related information in their strategic marketing activities to increase consumer awareness of its socially responsible business practices, which in turn may enhance brand image.

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confidence: 77%

Exploring the role of values and norms towards consumers’ intentions to patronize retail apparel brands engaged in corporate social responsibility (CSR)

Diddi

Niehm

2017

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“…Steinbauer et al (2014) identifies how a leader's influence occurs through social learning processes, communication and social exchange and is supported by various mechanisms in order to hold individuals accountable for their performance. Ferrell & Ferrell (2011) highlight the importance of top management creating an ethical and accountable culture. This is supported by Steinbauer et al (2014) who determined a positive association between ethical leadership and perceived accountability of followers.…”

Section: Informal Accountabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This is supported by Steinbauer et al (2014) who determined a positive association between ethical leadership and perceived accountability of followers. The evaluation of whether or not an individual should be blamed or praised for their performance and behaviour is ultimately determined by top management (Ferrell & Ferrell, 2011;Wikhamn & Hall, 2014). Frink & Klimoski (2004), highlight the need for mutual expectations on a wide range of aspects of organisational life to be established.…”

Section: Informal Accountabilitymentioning

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The complexity of the antecedents influencing accountability in organisations

Pearson

Sutherland

2017

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Purpose Business, society and academic literature all show an increase in the demand for greater accountability. Although accountability is deemed to be central to performance in the workplace, it is an ever-expanding, complex and elusive phenomenon. There is very little empirical research in human resource literature on accountability's wide-ranging antecedents and how they are best implemented. This study set out to identify which factors have the greatest influence when holding an individual to account.Design/methodology/approach Qualitative, exploratory research methods were adopted.Twenty semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with CEO's, executives, human resource experts, senior managers and consultants in eight industries in South Africa. The data was analysed by thematic content analysis. FindingsThe findings identified five dominant antecedents that are required to effectively hold an individual to account for their performance. These are the culture and leadership of the organisation, the systems in the organisation, the values and recruitment means of the individual and the clarity of role. For each of these factors, the key management mechanisms were identified.Originality/Value A 'System of Accountability' model was developed depicting the interdependence of the factors and conceptualising a process that can be followed for human resource professionals to develop a culture of accountability. No equivalent integrated model could be found in the literature

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“…Simply put, commitment is a promise to do something that is believed will transform the promise into reality. Meanwhile, ethics can be defined as a judgement and rules that are based on the basis of morality, which can be distinguished between right or wrong (Ferrell, Fraedrich, & Ferrell, 2011). Therefore, commitment to ethics can be defined as a willingness, based on moral principle, belief, and actions, to conduct something good and promote in others in order to maintain the relationship within organisations.…”

Section: Commitment To Ethicsmentioning

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Ethical Commitments and Financial Performance: Evidence From Publicly Listed Companies in Malaysia

Abidin¹,

Hashim²,

Ariff³

2017

AAMJ

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The Responsibility and Accountability of CEOs: The Last Interview with Ken Lay

Abstract: ethical leadership, honest services fraud, Ken Lay, Jeff Skilling, Enron, legalization of business ethics,

Cited by 53 publications

References 16 publications

Exploring the role of values and norms towards consumers’ intentions to patronize retail apparel brands engaged in corporate social responsibility (CSR)

Exploring the role of values and norms towards consumers’ intentions to patronize retail apparel brands engaged in corporate social responsibility (CSR)

The complexity of the antecedents influencing accountability in organisations

Ethical Commitments and Financial Performance: Evidence From Publicly Listed Companies in Malaysia

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