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CSR Whitepapers
Commissioned by the Satell Institute, this high-level original research aims to drive next-level social impact.
CEO Greed, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Organizational Resilience to Systemic Shocks
How CEO greed influences firms' engagement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and their ability to recover from systemic shocks, focusing on the 2008 global financial crisis.
Beyond Good Intentions: Designing CSR Initiatives for Greater Social Impact
This article reviews the evolution of CSR literature and finds that most studies focus on inputs and firm-level outcomes, while largely ignoring whether CSR efforts actually produce positive social or environmental impact.
A History of Corporate Social Responsibility: Concepts and Practices
A comprehensive historical overview of the development of corporate social responsibility (CSR), tracing its conceptual evolution and practical application from the late 19th century to the early 21st century.
Who Really Cares About Corporate Social Responsibility?
This research examines a Lab Experiment on the impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on consumers' perceptions of companies and on their actual purchasing behavior.
A Framework for Understanding CSR Programs as a Continuum: An Exploratory Study
This exploratory study proposes a continuum-based framework for understanding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs, categorizing them as either Institutionalized or Promotional.
Calling Firms Out: A Look into Micro-Reporting in Fortune 200 Firms’ CSR Social Media
A study into how members of the public are using social media to continually “calling firms out” for their CSR actions.