Constructing a Web: Effects of Power and Social Responsiveness on Firm-Stakeholder Relationships

In this single industry study, the authors examine relationships between forest products companies in Maine and their stakeholders. The research question, why do firms work with stakeholders, is examined from both instrumental and normative perspectives. Specifically, it is hypothesized that stakeho...

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Published in:Business & society 2003-03, Vol.42 (1), p.43-82
Main Authors: Welcomer, Stephanie A., Cochran, Philip L., Rands, Gordon, Haggerty, Mark
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business Society Relationship
Forestry
Interest Groups
Norms
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Summary:In this single industry study, the authors examine relationships between forest products companies in Maine and their stakeholders. The research question, why do firms work with stakeholders, is examined from both instrumental and normative perspectives. Specifically, it is hypothesized that stakeholder power and corporate social responsiveness affect the degree to which firms have working relationships with stakeholders. The study found support for the impact of the firm’s perception of stakeholder power on the strength of its relationships with stakeholders. Most notably, it also found support for the firm’s corporate social responsiveness on the strength of its stakeholder relations, indicating that firms do work with stakeholders from both instrumental and normative bases.
ISSN:0007-6503
1552-4205
DOI:10.1177/0007650302250502