Doing bad by doing good? Corporate social responsibility fails when controversy arises

Guo, Shuojia; Wang, Cheng Lu; Hwang, Seokyoun; Jin, Fei; Zhou, Liying

doi:10.1016/j.indmarman.2022.07.009

Cited by 14 publications

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“…In summary, both internal factors (e.g., resources, capabilities, and strategies) and external factors (e.g., market, industry environment) are important in determining the entry timing. However, existing studies focus more on the traditional offline market, while research on the online market is quite scarce ( 40 , 41 ). A considerable number of studies reveal major differences between online and offline markets, of which the role of strategic orientation among the determinants of a company's choice in entering the online market cannot be ignored ( 6 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

When to become an electronic business venture after the COVID-19 pandemic? The role of strategic orientation and perceived environmental turbulence in determining online market entry timing

Mao

Huang

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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After the COVID-19 epidemic, a growing number of commercial entities have decided to enter the online platform and operated as an electronic business venture. However, the timing of entering the online market is a strategically important issue. On the basis of social capital theory and resource-based view, this study attempts to understand the different impacts of two strategic orientations (i.e., Guanxi orientation and entrepreneurial orientation) and perceived environmental turbulence (i.e., market turbulence and political turbulence) on online market entry timing. We test four hypotheses using data collected from 174 Chinese companies. Our results confirm that entrepreneurial orientation negatively impacts online market entry timing, and this effect is moderated by perceived market turbulence such that the negative relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and online market entry timing will be strengthened in higher market turbulence. By contrast, Guanxi orientation positively impacts online market entry timing, and the positive relationship between Guanxi orientation and online market entry timing will be weakened in higher political turbulence. Implications and future research directions are discussed.

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When to become an electronic business venture after the COVID-19 pandemic? The role of strategic orientation and perceived environmental turbulence in determining online market entry timing

Mao

Huang

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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“…In a broader sense, firms have a responsibility to their many stakeholders to take meaningful environmental action and engage in credible green marketing practices. These stakeholders have growing expectations in this regard (Guo et al, 2022). In the contemporary context of a globalized market, the United Nations has advised that green practices should encompass not only individual organizations but also all relevant stakeholders (UNDP, 2021).…”

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The behavior of students in relation to green marketing as green consumers: A reasoned action approach (RAA)

Babu,

Ejaz,

Nasir

et al. 2024

J. Infras. Policy. Dev.

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The objective of this study is to examine the extent of awareness, intention, and behavior among university students in relation to green marketing. It is recognized that the present cohort of students, as well as future generations, will have a substantial impact on shaping the course of the world. The respondents for this study consisted of university students, and the collected data was subsequently analyzed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) 25 in order to test the stated hypothesis. University students exhibit a comprehensive understanding of green marketing and a conscious inclination toward embracing favorable intentions and behaviors in relation to this domain. The results of this study suggest that there exists a statistically significant and positive correlation between individuals’ level of green awareness and their intention to participate in environmentally friendly consumer practices. Furthermore, it has been observed that the intention of consumers to engage in green practices has a noteworthy influence on their subsequent behavior in terms of adopting environmentally friendly behaviors. The findings obtained from studies on green marketing are of utmost importance in offering valuable guidance and orientation toward a future characterized by heightened environmental awareness and sustainability. The novelty of this study is to provide a lucid comprehension of students’ perceptions about green marketing. Several factors can potentially impact the intention and behavior of environmentally conscious consumers, including personal values, social norms, and economic factors. Additional research is necessary in order to obtain a more thorough comprehension of the complexity of these variables, and how they interact to impact consumer behavior.

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“…Enron serves as a prominent example where the company published annual corporate social responsibility (CSR) reports and actively endorsed environmental protection and philanthropic activities. However, it stands as a stark reminder that even when it adheres to CSR practices, it may still fall prey to significant ethical lapses and encounter direct consequences [1,2].…”

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Sustainability Commitment Versus Earnings Management Practices: Saudi Insights

Al Barrak,

Kouaib

2024

Sustainability

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This paper aims to examine the impact of corporate sustainable management (CSM) on earnings management (EM) activities using annual data from 2018 to 2022 for 37 non-financial Saudi indexed firms. A multi-measure approach was utilized to proxy for EM (AEM and REM) and CSM (CSR sustainability reporting, CSR sustainability committee, CSR sustainability external audit, GRI report guidelines, ESG performance index). The empirical analysis employed pooled ordinary least squares (POLS) regression. The results suggest that CSM plays a significant role in reducing both AEM and REM practices, indicating that sustainability-oriented organizations mitigate EM activities. Furthermore, the study reveals a negative correlation between CSM and sales manipulation, overproduction, and cutting discretionary expenditures. This research supports the notion that companies prioritize sustainable management due to a focus on long-term strategies and transparency. This is the first work in the Middle East and Arab region, particularly in Saudi Arabia, investigating this association.

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Doing bad by doing good? Corporate social responsibility fails when controversy arises

Cited by 14 publications

References 78 publications

When to become an electronic business venture after the COVID-19 pandemic? The role of strategic orientation and perceived environmental turbulence in determining online market entry timing

When to become an electronic business venture after the COVID-19 pandemic? The role of strategic orientation and perceived environmental turbulence in determining online market entry timing

The behavior of students in relation to green marketing as green consumers: A reasoned action approach (RAA)

Sustainability Commitment Versus Earnings Management Practices: Saudi Insights

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