How Important Are CEOs to CSR Practices? An Analysis of the Mediating Effect of the Perceived Role of Ethics and Social Responsibility

Abstract

Agency–Stewardship approach, corporate social responsibility, manager profile, perceived role of ethics and social responsibility (PRESOR) scale, Spain,

Green or Greed? An Alternative Look at CEO Compensation and Corporate Environmental Commitment

“…Stewardship theory assumes that individuals, including CEOs, place higher values on pro-organisational and collectivistic behaviours than on individualistic and self-serving goals (e.g., Donaldson and Davis, 1989;Davis et al, 1997;Sundaramurthy and Lewis, 2003;Hernandez, 2008;Godos-Díez et al, 2011). Stewardship theory can explain the commitment of CEOs towards shareholders and other stakeholders (Godos-Díez et al, 2011), such as the natural environment. When applied to the natural environment, stewardship theory assumes that individuals have a moral responsibility to provide a service towards it (Jones, 2014).…”

“…By pursuing organizational goals and attributing the organizational successes to themselves, CEOs increase their 'self-image and self-concept' (Davis et al, 1997). Stewardship theory can explain not only the commitment of CEOs towards the shareholders, but also their commitment towards other stakeholders (Godos-Díez et al, 2011), such as the natural environment, which is the primary and primordial stakeholder (Driscoll andStark, 2004, Jones, 2014). According to Jones, (2014: p. 23), human beings are stewards of the natural environment.…”

Relationship between social responsibility and performance in small and medium enterprises: Literature review

“…La primera relación analizada ha sido la existente entre los atributos y características del empresario, su nivel ético y la capacidad que el mismo tiene para influir en las estrategias, las prácticas, las decisiones y, en definitiva, en el comportamiento de la empresa y su papel en la sociedad (Guth y Tagiuri, 1965;Carroll y Hoy, 1984;Barnett y Karson, 1987;De Jong et al, 2008;Nielsen y Thomsen, 2009b;Godos-Díez et al, 2011). En base a ello, los trabajos que desarrollan estos postulados se centran en la Teoría de la Elección Estratégica (Child, 1972) y en la Teoría de los Escalones Superiores (Hambrick y Manson, 1984) para señalar que las decisiones de gestión pueden interpretarse como el reflejo de los atributos y características personales de los miembros que conforman la alta dirección.…”

Issues of Business Ethics in Domestic and International Businesses: A Critical Study

“…Therefore, an international business adopting contemporary codes of ethics would constitute profession relationships rested on honesty and morale manners, comply with government laws and regulations, stimulate social responsibility and enhance managerial process and corporate culture. International businesses, by deploying such core issues within the corporation, would fortify the position of the firm before the public and accommodate transparency, thereby ensure a competitive status even in the face of domestic firms (Rodriguez-Dominguez et al, 2009;Stohl et al, 2009;Helin, Standström, 2008;Godos-Diez et al, 2011).…”

“…Corporations adopting and applying ethical codes responsibly are widely recognized as trustworthy and present their commitment to ethical conduct. A well defined ethical codes featuring corporate connection with consumers, employees, host governments, environmental issues, legal concerns and relations with stakeholders would present a clear corporate vision of an international business before a host country society, also with inspiring a sense of social responsibility and confidence (Stohl et al, 2009;Rodriguez-Dominguez et al, 2009;Svensson et al, 2009;Godos-Diez et al, 2011).…”