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Much Ado About Nothing: A conceptual critique of CSR

Oosterhout, J. van; Heugens, P.P.M.A.R. - Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), ERIM … - 2006

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a nominal term clearly resonates with scholars and practitioners alike. As a … paper we review and assess intensional and extensional definitions of the concept, as they have figured in the prior CSR … theorizing. The upshot of this analysis is that since the CSR concept adds nothing of value to existing frameworks in the field …

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Societal Innovation: between dream and reality lies complexity

Rotmans, J. - Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), ERIM … - 2005

Jan Rotmans (1961) is one of the founders of Integrated Assessment (IA), and has outstanding experience in IA modeling, scenario-building, uncertainty management and transition management. During the past twenty years he has led a diversity of innovative projects in the field of climate change,...

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Making Retail Supply Chains Sustainable: Upgrading Opportunities for Developing Country Suppliers under Voluntary Quality Standards

Wijk, J.C.A.C. van; Danse, M.; Tulder, R.J.M. van - Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), ERIM … - 2008

This paper examines the sustainability claims of private quality standards, voluntary adopted by supermarket to improve the quality of products in respect of food safety, and environmental and social sustainability. The concept of â€˜sustainabilityâ€™ is defined as the opportunity for...

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Corporate Social Responsibility in Large Family and Founder Firms

Block, J.H.; Wagner, M. - Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), ERIM … - 2010

Based on arguments about long-term orientation and corporate reputation, we argue that family and founder firms differ from other firms with regard to corporate social responsibility. Using Bayesian analysis, we then show that family and founder ownership are associated with a lower level of...

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Reinventing Strategic Philanthropy: the sustainable organization of voluntary action for impact

Meijs, L.C.P.M. - Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), ERIM … - 2010

Philanthropic organizations have recently started to focus on how to invest their resources in a way that will really make a difference to society. Strategic philanthropy is the new concept for voluntary action for the public good to create a valuable sustainable impact! This inaugural address...

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The Resilient Society: On volunteering, civil society and corporate community involvement in transition

Meijs, L.C.P.M. - Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), ERIM … - 2004

Changes in the Dutch non-profit regime necessitate the direct participation of citizens and businesses in non-profit organisations. Dutch society must re-invent the commitment of citizens, businesses, foundations, universities and various other organisations by increasing both â€˜community...

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Corporate Governance and the Value of Excess Cash Holdings of Large European Firms

Schauten, M.B.J.; Dijk, D.J.C. van; Waal, J-P. van der - Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), ERIM … - 2008

We examine the relation between the quality of corporate governance and the value of excess cash for large European firms (FTSEurofirst 300 Index). We use Deminor ratings for Shareholder rights, Takeover defences, Disclosure and Board as proxies for the quality of corporate governance. We find...

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When Do Managers Seek Private Equity Backing in Public-to-Private Transactions?

Fidrmuc, J.P.; Roosenboom, P.G.J.; Dijk, D.J.C. van - Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), ERIM … - 2007

Over the last decade, the going private market has experienced a considerable boom in size and also has become more interesting for private equity investors that are looking to partner with incumbent management. This offers managers the choice to take the firm private themselves in a traditional...

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An Admiralty for Asia: Isaac le Maire and conflicting conceptions about the corporate governance of the VOC

Gelderblom, O.; Jong, A. de; Jonker, J. - Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), ERIM … - 2010

The Dutch East India Company or VOC in 1602 showed many characteristics of modern corporations, including limited liability, freely transferable shares, and well-defined managerial functions. However, we challenge the notion of the VOC as the precursor of modern corporations to argue that the...

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Corporate Governance and the Cost of Debt of Large European Firms

Schauten, M.B.J.; Dijk, D.J.C. van - Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM), ERIM … - 2010

This paper examines the effects of different corporate governance mechanisms on the cost of debt for large European firms and documents a novel interaction effect between shareholder rights and disclosure. Improved disclosure leads to a lower credit spread only if shareholder rights are low. A...

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