Critics argue that audit research rarely impacts practice and that challenges associated with synthesizing and interpreting research are contributing factors. We propose that using the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM) as a meta-theoretical framework can help in understanding the collective...

Managers prepare corporate social responsibility (CSR) reports by recalling and describing their past socially responsible actions. Using an experiment, we test whether the manner in which managers prepare CSR reports influences their subsequent ethical decisions. CSR reporting guidelines and...

Amidst growing pressure from investors and the general public, CEOs increasingly express their views on social, environmental, and political issues. Using an experiment, we offer initial evidence on the effect of this CEO activism on investor decision-making. Specifically, we examine how the...