PurposeCorporate social responsibility (CSR) research has blossomed in this new
millennium. This has been due to: the increasing concern expressed by policy
makers about corporate social responsibility; the pressure exerted on firms to
demonstrate high ethical standards; and for developing countries, the increasing
demands on their firms exporting to Europe and other western countries to
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PurposeOn November 1, 2010, the Geneva‐based International Organization for
Standardization (ISO) launched ISO 26000:2010, Guidance on Social Responsibility
(hereafter ISO SR international standard), a document that integrates
international expertise on the concept of the social responsibility of
organizations in society. The purpose of this paper is to identify and
critically analyze the reasons ... hiện toàn bộ
Purpose E-corporate governance or the use of technologies and information
systems (ISs) in corporate governance, is still a subject that is too seldom
addressed in business research. This paper is at the intersection between two
fields of research (corporate governance and the management of ISs), which are
interdependent in ways that are still unexplored. The paper analyzes the
implications of int... hiện toàn bộ
PurposeThis paper sets out to argue for rethinking governance through the prism
of Montesquieu's model of checks and balances within state powers. It aims to
explore the parallel between the eighteenth century concept of division of power
and the current need to engage and balance the powers of the state,
industry/markets and civil society in governance for global sustainability. It
also takes Mon... hiện toàn bộ
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to look at how recent corporate scandals
have translated into heightened interest in understanding various facets of
corporate governance, notably the effectiveness of boards of directors and the
composition of boards with particular attention to the gender dimension. In this
context, the current study gauges the perceptions of Lebanese women managers
regarding ... hiện toàn bộ
PurposeThis article aims to explore the character of an emerging model of
corporate social responsibility (CSR)‐oriented societal governance in an
exchange theoretical perspective and to examine the distinctive characteristics
of the relations between civil society, business and government in the new model
and the drivers behind it.Design/methodology/approachBy analyzing typical roles
and role‐set... hiện toàn bộ
One of the leadership responsibilities of the board of directors is to establish
a statement of values and to ensure that these guiding principles become a basis
for action throughout the organization. Where companies do not have a statement
of values, or where the values are not accepted, there is a real danger that
company staff will act in their own interests, not in the interests of the
stakeh... hiện toàn bộ
Traditional approaches to management which incorporate top‐down systems of
control do not readily accommodate the need, imposed by a changing business
environment, for more flexible methods of harnessing the knowledge and
commitment of employees. In this situation, trust has been recognized as an
important factor for organizational success but any relaxation of control may be
constrained by the de... hiện toàn bộ
PurposeSince the 1980s, the global financial system has faced several crises
that have led regulators to consider new conjectural and structural problems.
These crises (new technology bubbles, the sub‐prime crisis …) have led
economists and financial analysts to the following conclusions. First of all,
systemic risk has increased during the last 30 years, which had led regulators
to devise rules t... hiện toàn bộ
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between
intellectual capital (IC) and corporate governance (CG) in a university setting.
In particular, the aim is to argue that the lack of good CG can lead to an
inability to attract and retain IC.Design/methodology/approachThe article tests
the CG/IC relationship at the American University of Beirut (AUB) by surveying
the perceptio... hiện toàn bộ