Purpose – The principal aim of this research is to provide an in‐depth analysis of existing practices of corporate governance in mature markets and to compare and contrast these approaches with CG and CSR practices in emerging markets, given the growing influence of EMs on the global...

Purpose – The purpose of this research is to attempt to gain a deeper understanding on small to medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) and point out some of the most serious barriers for small Spanish companies to implement such kind of strategic approach and connect it with its day‐to‐day...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand what the determinants for integrated corporate social responsibility (CSR) are and how they lead to different means of integration. Design/methodology/approach In this study, a research methodology based on the multiple case analysis was chosen....

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effects of attitudes toward the perceived importance of corporate ethics and social responsibility, and Machiavellianism, a general measure of the propensity for manipulative and deceitful behaviour, on tax professionals' willingness to...

Purpose – This investigation into consumer goods manufacturing companies in Vietnam seeks to discern if such constructs as corporate social responsibility (CSR) and ethics act as antecedents for brand performance with the mediating role of integrated performance measures....

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to contrast the business risks of seeking to hide “questionable” corporate activities with the benefits of achieving high levels of corporate transparency. Design/methodology/approach – The paper summarises three well‐documented cases of corporate...

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to explore the theoretical underpinnings and practical implications of responsible competitiveness, where responsible business practices become a driver of national and regional competitiveness. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on...

Purpose – Since its Green Paper (2002) entitled “Promoting a European framework for Corporate Social Responsibility”, the European Commission multiplies communications and actions about corporate social responsibility (CSR). The purpose of this article is to question the emergence of CSR...

Purpose – This paper aims to explore the general question: Is corporate social responsibility (CSR) a business duty, as many contend, or really just a benign delusion? Design/methodology/approach – To provide an answer to the question the CSR literature is examined from both theoretical and...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine whether undergraduate and graduate business students in China and the USA share similar attitudes with regard to business ethics. Design/methodology/approach – Using an instrument derived from Becker and Fritzsche, this study measured...