When ideologies align: Progressive corporate activism and within‐firm ideological alignment
Anna E. McKean,
Brayden G. King
Abstract:Research SummaryThis article examines the association between ideology and firm participation in sociopolitical activism. In particular, it focuses on the ideological alignment between a firm's upper echelons and its general employees. We theorize that participation in progressive corporate activism reflects the ideological views of both the top management team and general employees. By examining firm participation in letter campaigns supporting progressive causes, our findings indicate that ideological alignm… Show more
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