Showing papers in "Business & Society in 2021"
TL;DR: Corporate Social Responsibility: Evolution of a Definitional Construct, and subsequent writings addressing the evolution of a definitional construct have been reviewed in this paper, where the authors comment and reflect on their 1999 BAS article.
Abstract: This perspectives article seeks to comment and reflect on my 1999 BAS article titled “Corporate Social Responsibility: Evolution of a Definitional Construct,” and subsequent writings addressing the...
102 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, an increasing number of studies have examined the relationships between boards of directors and management and resource provision in corporate strategy and decision-making through monitoring of management and resources provision.
Abstract: Boards of directors affect corporate strategy and decision-making through monitoring of management and resource provision Recently, an increasing number of studies have examined the relationships
91 citations
TL;DR: In this article, modern slavery, a term used to describe severe forms of labor exploitation, is beginning to spark growing interest within business and society research, as a novel phenomenon, it offers potential...
Abstract: “Modern slavery,” a term used to describe severe forms of labor exploitation, is beginning to spark growing interest within business and society research. As a novel phenomenon, it offers potential...
78 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors chronicle the history, assess the impact, and evaluate the impact of identifying stakeholders and assessing their saliency in the context of managing a group of stakeholders.
Abstract: To contribute to the continuing challenge of explaining how managers identify stakeholders and assess their salience, in this article, we chronicle the history, assess the impact, and evaluate the ...
65 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors uncover the processes of developing sustainable business models in innovation ecosystems with cross-sector partners, and uncover the process of cross-layer collaboration in the development of business models.
Abstract: This article aims to uncover the processes of developing sustainable business models in innovation ecosystems. Innovation ecosystems with sustainability goals often consist of cross-sector partners...
64 citations
TL;DR: The authors posit that a cross-scale perspective is valuable for studies of organizational resilience and posit that existing research in our field primarily focuses on the resilience of organizations, and that such a perspective is useful for organizational resilience studies.
Abstract: In this article, we posit that a cross-scale perspective is valuable for studies of organizational resilience. Existing research in our field primarily focuses on the resilience of organizations, t...
55 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors analyzed the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) decoupling and financial market outcomes, which refers to the gap between CSR disclosure and CSR perfor...
Abstract: This article analyzes the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) decoupling and financial market outcomes. CSR decoupling refers to the gap between CSR disclosure and CSR perfor...
51 citations
TL;DR: A flourishing literature assesses how sustainable business models create and capture value in socio-ecological systems Nevertheless, we still know relatively little about how the organization of sustainability business models as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: A flourishing literature assesses how sustainable business models create and capture value in socio-ecological systems Nevertheless, we still know relatively little about how the organization of s
49 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, a framework is proposed to make sense of the UK Modern Slavery Act compliance with business compliance with modern slavery laws, but they struggle to understand the phenomenon of compliance.
Abstract: Empirical studies indicate that business compliance with the UK Modern Slavery Act is disappointing, but they struggle to make sense of this phenomenon. This article offers a novel framework to und...
44 citations
TL;DR: The return of the state as an economic actor has left scholars at a lack of theoretical tools to capture the characteristics of state-dominated business systems as discussed by the authors, which is reflected in the fact that there is no theoretical analysis of the relationship between state and business.
Abstract: The “return of the state” as an economic actor has left scholars at a lack of theoretical tools to capture the characteristics of state-dominated business systems. This is reflected in the fact tha...
41 citations
TL;DR: The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines have emerged as an important instrument used by firms to structure the content of sustainability reporting (SR) as discussed by the authors, and this development has led to the que...
Abstract: The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines have emerged as an important instrument used by firms to structure the content of sustainability reporting (SR). This development has led to the que...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the importance of cross-sector collaboration in the context of sustainability challenges across sectoral boundaries, calling the state, market, and civil society to action.
Abstract: Sustainability challenges typically occur across sectoral boundaries, calling the state, market, and civil society to action. Although consensus exists on the merits of cross-sector collaboration, ...
TL;DR: By using social media, corporations can communicate about their corporate social responsibility (CSR) to the public without having to pass through the gatekeeping function of the news media.
Abstract: By using social media, corporations can communicate about their corporate social responsibility (CSR) to the public without having to pass through the gatekeeping function of the news media. Howeve...
TL;DR: Human trafficking is one of the most lucrative international criminal activities and is widespread across a variety of industries as discussed by the authors, and the response to human trafficking in corporate supply chains has been varied.
Abstract: Human trafficking is one of the most lucrative international criminal activities and is widespread across a variety of industries. The response to human trafficking in corporate supply chains has b...
TL;DR: The 2015 Paris Agreement set a global warming limit of 2°C above preindustrial levels as discussed by the authors, and methods have recently been developed to achieve this goal using corporates as an important role in achieving this objective.
Abstract: The 2015 Paris Agreement set a global warming limit of 2°C above preindustrial levels. Corporations play an important role in achieving this objective, and methods have recently been developed to m...
TL;DR: In this paper, a new geologic epoch, termed the "Anthropocene", is proposed, which is defined by the central role of human activity in multiple Earth ecosystems and is referred to as the Anthropocene epoch.
Abstract: Natural scientists have proposed that humankind has entered a new geologic epoch. Termed the “Anthropocene,” this new reality revolves around the central role of human activity in multiple Earth ec...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examine how organizations value their motivations to support cross-sector social partnerships (CSSPs) in order to understand sustainable business models (SBMs) and examine how these motivations are measured.
Abstract: Cross-sector social partnerships (CSSPs) are relevant units of analysis for understanding sustainable business models (SBMs). This research examines how organizations value their motivations to par...
TL;DR: In this paper, the disclosure of a firm's decision to organize as a benefit corporation (BC) rather than a traditional C corporation (CC) influenced investors, according to 136 investors and 5 analysts.
Abstract: We investigate whether the disclosure of a firm’s decision to organize as a benefit corporation (BC) rather than a traditional C corporation (CC) influences investors. We survey 136 investors and 5...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors draw on resource dependence theory to solve the problem of natural resource scarcity in management research, and propose a method to solve it using a resource dependence model.
Abstract: Although natural resource scarcity is a pressing issue for many organizations, it has received little attention in management research. Drawing on resource dependence theory, this article theorizes...
TL;DR: This article developed a conceptual framework and a set of propositions for Grassroots Organizations (GROs) with limited resources, such as grass-roots organizations, which are often ignored in business and society literature.
Abstract: Fringe stakeholders with limited resources, such as grassroots organizations (GROs), are often ignored in business and society literature. We develop a conceptual framework and a set of proposition...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a methodology for implementing corporate social responsibility (CSR) in supply chains, which is not a trivial task, and many firms in recent years have publicly proclaimed that in order to keep their CSR commitments,...
Abstract: Implementing corporate social responsibility (CSR) in supply chains is not a trivial task. In fact, many firms in recent years have publicly proclaimed that in order to keep their CSR commitments, ...
TL;DR: The proliferation of multistakeholder initiatives (MSIs) over the past years has sparked an intense debate on the political role of corporations in the governance of global business conduct.
Abstract: The proliferation of multistakeholder initiatives (MSIs) over the past years has sparked an intense debate on the political role of corporations in the governance of global business conduct. To gai...
TL;DR: Theoretical evidence suggests that corporate social irresponsibility should produce long-lasting negative influences on firm performance as discussed by the authors. Yet, little empirical evidence exists in the literatu-...
Abstract: Theoretical evidence suggests that corporate social irresponsibility (CSI) should produce long-lasting negative influences on firm performance. Yet, little empirical evidence exists in the literatu...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors study how governance mechanisms in cross-sector collaborations for sustainability affect value creation and capture and subsequently the survival of this cross-organizational collaboration (CSC).
Abstract: The aim of this study is to understand how governance mechanisms in cross-sector collaborations (CSCs) for sustainability affect value creation and capture and subsequently the survival of this org...
TL;DR: The Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) has successfully combated modern-day slavery by transforming the ways that over a dozen major brands, including Taco Bell, Subway, and Wal-Mart, manage the workforce.
Abstract: The Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) has successfully combated modern-day slavery by transforming the ways that over a dozen major brands, including Taco Bell, Subway, and Wal-Mart, manage thei...
TL;DR: Despite the growing interest in understanding the effects of income inequality on economic growth, the influence of entrepreneurship-related institutional constraints on the inequality-growth assoc... as mentioned in this paper showed that despite the growing attention on economic inequality, the impact of entrepreneurship related institutional constraints has not yet been explored.
Abstract: Despite the growing interest in understanding the effects of income inequality on economic growth, the influence of entrepreneurship-related institutional constraints on the inequality–growth assoc...
TL;DR: In this paper, personal and socio-environmental antecedents of corrupt behavior in organization are examined, and the authors conclude that "Corruption continues to be a considerable challenge for internationally active companies".
Abstract: Corruption continues to be a considerable challenge for internationally active companies. In this article, we examine personal and socioenvironmental antecedents of corrupt behavior in organization...
TL;DR: Using US Department of Justice data on state-level political corruption, this article found that firms situated in states with higher levels of political corruption were more likely to be involved in corruption.
Abstract: Using US Department of Justice data on state-level political corruption, we find that, consistent with the Harmful Corruption Environment Hypothesis (HCEH), firms situated in states with higher l
TL;DR: In this article, the authors draw on both institutional and stakeholder theories to explain the adoption of supply chain codes of conduct in the supply chain and show that these codes have diffused among lead firms around the globe.
Abstract: Why and how have supply chain codes of conduct diffused among lead firms around the globe? Prior research has drawn on both institutional and stakeholder theories to explain the adoption of codes, ...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors study value flows in consumer genomics firms, an industry at the intersection between health care and technology realms, and reflect on the nature of these practices and the market relationships that enable them, and relate this reflection to debates around alternative market arrangements that would potentially mitigate the extractive tendencies of these companies.
Abstract: We bring together recent discussions on data capitalism and biocapitalization by studying value flows in consumer genomics firms—an industry at the intersection between health care and technology realms. Consumer genomics companies market genomic testing services to consumers as a source of fun, altruism, belonging and knowledge. But by maintaining a multisided or platform business model, these firms also engage in digital capitalism, creating financial profit from data brokerage. This is a precarious balance to strike: If these companies’ business models consist of assetizing the pool of genomic data that they assemble, then part of their work has to revolve around obscuring to consumers any uncertainties that would potentially impinge on these processes of assemblage. We reflect on the nature of these practices and the market relationships that enable them, and we relate this reflection to debates around alternative market arrangements that would potentially mitigate the extractive tendencies of these and other digital health firms.