Using a signaling framework, we argue that ethical behavior as evidenced by charitable donations is viewed more positively by investors when seen not to be based on self-serving motives but rather on authentic generosity that builds moral capital. The affirmed religiosity of CEOs may make their...

This note investigates whether and when human capital selectively trained at the highest levels constitutes a resource that will sustain superior rents. Our study of a group of over 400 star CEOs who have been celebrated on the covers of major U.S. business magazines established that there is an...

The literature on the interplay between geographic communities and organizations has largely ignored the role of individual residents. In adopting a meso-perspective, we examine a potentially vital relationship between corporate conduct and pro-social behavior demanding sacrifice from...