Corporate Lobbying and Corporate Social Responsibility: Aligning Contradictory Agendas

Slob, Bart; Weyzig, Francis

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“…Theoretically, implications for CSR and CPA theories can best be described by using a consistency lens (Basu & Palazzo, ; Slob & Weyzig, ). The consistency of thinking, talking, and doing is crucial when it comes to CSR.…”

Section: Discussion: the Misuse Of Csr For Lobbying Results In Politimentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The use of CSR for lobbying purposes leads to inconsistencies in corporate thinking, talking, and doing that result in lower credibility in the eyes of stakeholders (Lock & Seele, ), less efficiency (Basu & Palazzo, ), accusations of greenwashing (Laufer, ), and, from a developing countries' perspective, negative consequences for these nations in terms of unfavorable international trade agreements (Slob & Weyzig, ). Although internal consistency within corporate political activity is achieved when nonmarket strategy activities use instrumental CSR, “consistency between” is not.…”

Section: Discussion: the Misuse Of Csr For Lobbying Results In Politimentioning

confidence: 99%

“…To avoid such confusion that often results in negative reputation, consistency and alignment of CPA and CSR are key. In practice, lobbying efforts by companies that are in line with their CSR can transparently be disclosed in CSR reports (Slob & Weyzig, ). If aligned, CSR can become a positive add‐on to a public affairs strategy.…”

Section: Discussion: the Misuse Of Csr For Lobbying Results In Politimentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The surfacing inconsistencies (Slob & Weyzig, ) between the two strategies are rooted in the conceptual underpinnings of the concepts. To corroborate this theoretically, we juxtapose nonmarket strategy and political CSR by identifying similarities and difference.…”

Section: Nonmarket Strategy and Political Csr: A Comparative Frameworkmentioning

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Politicized CSR: How corporate political activity (mis‐)uses political CSR

Lock

Seele

2017

Journal of Public Affairs

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In this article, we posit that corporate political activities (CPA) such as lobbying make use of corporate social responsibility (CSR) to advance instrumental goals. We juxtapose the theoretical foundations of the normative concept of political CSR and the strategic notion of nonmarket strategy to show that they are in opposition conceptually regarding the role of corporations in public policy. Using a systematic theoretical comparison along seven dimensions, we discuss the juxtapositions and identify the common ground of the two theories. Building on examples from the alcohol industry, we describe how CPA uses instrumental CSR to advance goals in public policy-we call this politicized CSR. Hence, we illustrate the shift from political to politicized CSR, a misuse of CSR for purposes of CPA, and discuss consequences for the theory and practice of public affairs and CSR.

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Section: Discussion: the Misuse Of Csr For Lobbying Results In Politimentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussion: the Misuse Of Csr For Lobbying Results In Politimentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussion: the Misuse Of Csr For Lobbying Results In Politimentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Nonmarket Strategy and Political Csr: A Comparative Frameworkmentioning

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Politicized CSR: How corporate political activity (mis‐)uses political CSR

Lock

Seele

2017

Journal of Public Affairs

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“…In accordance with such an approach, Marques & Utting (2010) argue that institutional reforms in favour of attention to labour and environmental issues advocated by weaker civil society groups (Carrion, 2010). In another example, foreign business associations' efforts to lobby against new labour legislation in China can arguably be seen as advocating narrow profit interests over wider societal goals around sustainability in global production (Hui and Chan, 2014;Slob and Weyzig, 2010). 10 Similarly, studies in the developmental states literature have argued that strong formalized structures for public-private dialogue can contribute to effective industrial policies and economic growth, such as the Japanese deliberation councils bringing together business and government representatives (Evans, 1995;Johnson, 1982).…”

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Chinese CSR standards and industrial policy in GPNs

Braun-Munzinger

2019

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Purpose Public policy to promote corporate social responsibility (CSR) can be a tool used by the state to promote the creation of social value by multinational enterprises (MNEs) and their global suppliers. Yet, this aspect has been little explored in the literature on social value creation in international business. While there is a substantial literature on the interactions of public and private regulation of firm behaviour in the global economy, little is known about the emergence of local institutional environments aimed at creating social value from MNE activities. This paper aims to address this gap in the literature. Design/methodology/approach Conceptually, the paper draws on the literatures on global production networks (GPNs) and on institutional approaches to CSR to grasp the local institutional environment for social value creation in MNEs and their suppliers. Empirically, the case of China is examined based on a review of literature, policy documents and interviews. The key questions the paper seeks to address is as follows: How can the emergence of local Chinese CSR standards be explained? How does the emergence of such CSR standards fit into wider policy objectives in the context of Chinese export-oriented growth? Findings The paper argues that the emergence of CSR standards in China needs to be seen in the context of changing industrial policy objectives to enhance both the social and economic value of participation in GPNs. Specifically, the evolution of Chinese CSR standards corresponds to a shift from structural towards functional coupling in GPNs, associated with increased policy attention on enhancing local skills and technology. Taking the case of the textile and apparel sector as an example, the paper illustrates how the adoption of China’s first CSR management system has taken place in a context of shifting strategic coupling objectives. Research limitations/implications A lack of data does not allow any conclusions on the impact of the Chinese institutional environment on social value creation and economic upgrading at firm level. This question could be addressed in further research. In addition, the findings open new questions around possible synergies between local policies and MNE efforts on sustainability. Increasing cooperation between Chinese and international standard setters around CSR opens the question of whether this leads to a convergence of horizontal and vertical governance on sustainability in the apparel GPN. Practical implications Findings show that there may be a window of opportunity for international practitioners to seek further dialogue with Chinese actors around promoting socially and environmentally sustainable business in a global economy. Originality/value The paper contributes to a better understanding of changes in the institutional environment for social value creation for MNEs and their suppliers in a key emerging economy. It illustrates how institutional approaches to CSR and the GPN framework can be combined to grasp the institutional environment for social value creation in an international business context.

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2021

Handbuch Public Affairs

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Corporate Lobbying and Corporate Social Responsibility: Aligning Contradictory Agendas

Cited by 12 publications

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Politicized CSR: How corporate political activity (mis‐)uses political CSR

Politicized CSR: How corporate political activity (mis‐)uses political CSR

Chinese CSR standards and industrial policy in GPNs

Ethische Herausforderungen von Public Affairs und Lobbying

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