Trade unions and corporate social responsibility

Goerke, Laszlo

doi:10.1111/apce.12313

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“…The concept of corporate social responsibility and stakeholder theory's related concepts introduce a new area of business ethics (Goerke, 2022). Morality in the economic world is moreover about the corporations responding to a broad range of obligations, extending through the community where the business operates to the society at large (Bhardwaj et al., 2018).…”

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Corporate social responsibility: Insights from COVID‐19 and stakeholder theory

2023

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The transition from primary sustainable goals to crisis management exemplifies a new era of corporate social responsibility, sustainable business models, corporate sustainability, and stakeholder theory. This study examines the varied dynamics of corporate social responsibilities (CSR) during COVID‐19, as well as its potential and limitations, in order to gain a better understanding of CSR. The results expand upon the instrumental version of CSR and the application of stakeholder theory during COVID‐19. It reflects on the necessity for a wider integration of societal issues in CSR's driving philosophy as well as the underlying need to study diverse sectors of governance across the globe due to the increased potential for exploitation of the weak, particularly during times of crisis. This study examines the theoretical foundations of the themes and the lines of divergence between CSR's past and present by reviewing the social, intellectual, and conceptual structure of the literature. It emphasizes the importance of post‐COVID‐19 policies that prioritize job creation by implementing stronger labor market standards. Governments should eliminate barriers and implement pro‐SME laws and programs. A sustainable fiscal policy takes future generations into account. Sustainable corporate finance incorporates long‐term financial goals and social values into stakeholder theory.

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Corporate social responsibility: Insights from COVID‐19 and stakeholder theory

2023

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“…Conversely, the ethical role of unions in influencing corporate social responsibility (CSR) is an area of growing interest within the literature (Harvey et al. , 2017; Goerke, 2022). Given that the “essence” of trade unionism is to represent, provide advice and lobby for their members, very often in terms of their mental, physical and emotional well-being (Hodder and Edwards, 2015), the aim of this paper is to explore the role of trade unions in potentially making the ethical case for effective domestic abuse policy and practice.…”

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“…However, with a few exceptions (Macgregor et al, 2016(Macgregor et al, , 2017(Macgregor et al, , 2022Wathen et al, 2018), there has been limited academic research that recognises the role of trade unions in addressing the workplace impact of domestic abuse. Conversely, the ethical role of unions in influencing corporate social responsibility (CSR) is an area of growing interest within the literature (Harvey et al, 2017;Goerke, 2022). Given that the "essence" of trade unionism is to represent, provide advice and lobby for their members, very often in terms of their mental, physical and emotional well-being (Hodder and Edwards, 2015), the aim of this paper is to explore the role of trade unions in potentially making the ethical case for effective domestic abuse policy and practice.…”

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Making the ethical case for effective domestic abuse policy and practice: the role of trade unions

Bennett

Wibberley

2022

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PurposeThis paper focusses on the role of trade unions in policy and practice designed to address the workplace impact of domestic abuse. The paper aims to examine this union remit through the lens of corporate social responsibility (CSR).Design/methodology/approachIn-depth interviews were conducted with 39 union representatives in a region of England to capture their views on and experiences of supporting members experiencing domestic abuse.FindingsThere is a clear ethical model by which the unions might articulate the key moral, legal and business drivers in determining effective domestic abuse policy and practice. Furthermore, the degree of “proximity”, in terms of union deliberation with employers and particularly joint action following disclosure, suggests that unions could play a key part in achieving “substantive” domestic abuse policy and practice within organisations.Originality/valueDespite unions' capacity to offer significant support to employers and employees, the role of unions in addressing the workplace impact of domestic abuse is under-researched. With reference to the concept of CSR, the article adds to the knowledge of how to address the workplace impact of domestic abuse.

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Corporate social responsibility in unionised network industries

Fanti

Buccella

2021

Int Rev Econ

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In a duopoly network industry with decentralised union wage setting, this paper studies the impact of the firms’ engagement in consumer-friendly corporate social responsibility (CSR) on profitability and welfare. It is shown that, regardless of whether the wage setting occurs prior to or after the choice of the CSR levels, being a CSR-type firm rather than a simple profit-maximiser can lead to larger profits and thus higher welfare for their owners/stakeholders. However, the welfare analysis reveals that there is always conflict of interest between the firms’ owners on the one side and consumers, unions, and society on the other side, with respect for the timing of the decision about CSR relative to that of the wage setting.

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Trade unions and corporate social responsibility

Cited by 7 publications

References 62 publications

Corporate social responsibility: Insights from COVID‐19 and stakeholder theory

Corporate social responsibility: Insights from COVID‐19 and stakeholder theory

Making the ethical case for effective domestic abuse policy and practice: the role of trade unions

Corporate social responsibility in unionised network industries

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