Women as a stakeholder: a qualitative study in Turkey

Oruc, Ilke

doi:10.1108/srj-04-2014-0056

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“…Kori can and Jelavi c (2008) argued that although there were a number of women managers, they were still discriminated against by their male counterparts. Oruc (2015) found that women played a vital role as advocates for CSR not only at the directorship level of a firm but equally as important stakeholders of the business. Stakeholder theory also predicted that female directors on boards could improve the social performance of firms (Macaulay et al, 2018).…”

Section: Gender Diversity and Corporate Social Responsibilitymentioning

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Board diversity and corporate social responsibility: the moderating role of Shariah compliance

Azam

Khalid

Zia

2019

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of board diversity on corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices and the interaction effect of Shariah compliance of firms with religious and ethical principles. Design/methodology/approach A total of 65 firms listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) were selected. The data were collected from the companies’ financial reports from 2012 to 2018 (n = 455). The data were analyzed using fixed and random effects regression models to test the effect of board diversity on firms’ CSR activities, while hierarchical moderated regression analysis was used to determine the moderating effects of Shariah compliance. Findings The study found evidence for a moderating effect of Shariah compliance on the relationship between board diversity and CSR activities. The findings suggest that a high level of Shariah compliance together with diverse educational backgrounds and presence of both genders among corporate members significantly promoted CSR activities. Research limitations/implications The present study included the demographic variables, gender, ethnicity and education; but excluded language and culture. The results suggest that the Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan should attach more importance to Shariah compliance by firms in developing their CSR policies to improve social development and human well-being. Policy-makers should encourage more women to become directors on company boards and to increase philanthropic and charitable activities. These findings possess important implications for many Islamic countries irrespective of whether they are developed or developing. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study provides the first empirical analysis of the relationship between CSR and board diversity from the perspective of Islamic Shariah law. The findings will contribute both theoretically and empirically to the existing body of knowledge.

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Board diversity and corporate social responsibility: the moderating role of Shariah compliance

Azam

Khalid

Zia

2019

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“…In Indonesia, Mahy (2011) investigated how a mining corporation engaged in gender equality practices by using CSR as a tool per the guidelines by the World Bank, Rio Tinto and Oxfam Australia. Similarly, while trying to understand the role of females in society, and more specifically as stakeholders in corporations, a study conducted in Turkey by Oruc (2015) investigated the role of females as stakeholders in the top 50 industrial organisations (Hackston and Milne, 1996). Disclosures on websites and in sustainability reports showed that efforts are made to perceive females as stakeholders, but these efforts are limited.…”

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The decade long story of gender equality and female empowerment: a case study of corporate disclosures in Saudi Arabia

AlNasrallah

2023

SAMPJ

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Purpose This study deviates from the predominantly feminist/critical school of thought associated with existing gender studies to apply an interpretivist approach to investigate gender-reporting practices in Saudi Arabia, an Islamic country in the Gulf region and one of the fast-moving emerging economies both in the Middle East and globally. The purpose of this study is to investigate the extent of reporting on gender and the drivers behind this practice using the content analysis method. Design/methodology/approach This study contributes to the literature by adopting a rarely used three-lens conceptual framework to expand our understanding of reporting on gender in Saudi Arabia. Eleven companies were chosen based on their voluntary corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosures in Saudi Arabia. The CSR and annual reports of selected companies were analysed using NVIVO Pro 11. Findings The results indicate that gender disclosures in the Saudi context are driven by legislation, location and international reporting frameworks. Although the number of disclosures increased over time, they were not adopted consistently and systematically because of their voluntary nature. Research limitations/implications The first limitation is the disadvantage associated with interpretivism related to the subjective nature of the investigation and room for bias, and hence, the results cannot be generalised. The second limitation is the sample size; future investigations may increase the sample size by including other service and manufacturing sector firms to have more comprehensive insights. Practical implications This study contributes to the literature by providing evidence suggesting that in Saudi Arabia, state legislation is the driving force behind reporting on gender issues. Although workplace disclosures dominate, companies are opening dialogues with other stakeholders (especially the community) by disclosing performance data, and thus emphasising their commitment to this social change. Social implications This empirical contribution to the CSR literature will provide rich historical and interpretive data on the emergence of gender transformation in society, and how that is reflected in corporate reports, thus, contributing to the understanding of the purpose of voluntary disclosures. Originality/value Employee-related disclosures in corporate reports are very common. However, issues such as diversity and equal opportunities tend to be overlooked. This study explores gender equality and female empowerment disclosures and practices in the emerging market of Saudi Arabia while focusing on whether the social, political and legal changes in Saudi Arabian society have affected these disclosures in corporate reports. There is a lack of qualitative analysis of gender disclosers globally and in emerging economies particularly.

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Gender and Corporate Social Responsibility

Oruc¹

2020

The Palgrave Handbook of Corporate Social Responsibility

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Women as a stakeholder: a qualitative study in Turkey

Cited by 5 publications

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Board diversity and corporate social responsibility: the moderating role of Shariah compliance

Board diversity and corporate social responsibility: the moderating role of Shariah compliance

The decade long story of gender equality and female empowerment: a case study of corporate disclosures in Saudi Arabia

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