Corporate social and environmental responsibility in Asian countries and other geographical regions

This study examines two aspects of corporate social responsibility (social and environmental CSR) in 15 Asian countries. The performance of firms in these Asian countries on the two types of CSR is also assessed relative to country economic, political and social conditions, and compared with those o...

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Published in:Corporate social-responsibility and environmental management 2007-09, Vol.14 (4), p.189-205
Main Authors: Baughn, C. Christopher, (Dusty) Bodie, Nancy L., McIntosh, John C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
corporate social responsibility
country comparisons
Economics
environmental management
International comparisons
Social conditions
Social responsibility
Studies
sustainability
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Summary:This study examines two aspects of corporate social responsibility (social and environmental CSR) in 15 Asian countries. The performance of firms in these Asian countries on the two types of CSR is also assessed relative to country economic, political and social conditions, and compared with those of other regions (Western Europe, East/Central Europe, Australia/New Zealand, US/Canada, Middle East and Africa). Drawing from over 8700 surveys of firms in 104 countries, this study demonstrates substantial country and regional differences in CSR. Firms are embedded in different country contexts, with differing underlying institutional capacities. Strong revealed relationships between CSR and country economic, political and social contexts reflect the importance of a country's development of such institutional capacity to promote and support CSR practices. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and ERP Environment.
ISSN:1535-3958
1535-3966
DOI:10.1002/csr.160