Corporate social responsibility in Austrian family firms : socioemotional wealth and stewardship insights from a qualitative approach
Purpose: This paper provides a comprehensive view about corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Austrian family firms. In detail, the conceptual understanding, motives for, institutionalisation, planning and the outcomes of CSR are investigated. The authors refer to socioemotional wealth and stewardship aspects as explanation approaches for CSR in family firms. Design/methodology/approach: This study offers new insights into CSR in Austrian family firms based on qualitative data from 30 companies. Findings: The findings demonstrate that despite numerous social, environmental and economic activities, referral to CSR is just in the beginning, indicating a lack of dissemination of the concept of CSR. The main motives for CSR engagement are image and reputation concerns, a strengthened regional embeddedness and employee-related improvements. Social CSR activities concerning employees and the close company surroundings dominate, whilst environmental CSR measures are often determined by the need for fulfilling the requirements of eco-certifications. Originality/value: This paper contributes to the existing CSR literature by offering deeper insights into CSR in Austrian family firms (e.g. motives and outcomes of CSR), which are discussed under socioemotional wealth and stewardship aspects. Moreover, a broad range of implications for future research and corporate practice (e.g. family firms, owning family, policy) are discussed.
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2020
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Authors: | Kuttner, Michael ; Feldbauer-Durstmüller, Birgit ; Mitter, Christine |
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Journal of Family Business Management. - Emerald, ISSN 2043-6238, ZDB-ID 2606925-8. - Vol. 11.2020, 2 (17.04.), p. 238-253
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Emerald |
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