Kleiner advances Core Group Theory (CGT) as a framework for pursuing an emancipative agenda in the context of a society heavily influenced by modern organizations. Analysis of Kleiner's ideas through the lens of critical management studies (CMS) reveals that, despite its merits, CGT may overlook...

Purpose The purpose of this conceptual paper is twofold: to investigate the nature of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, and to discuss the effects that several factors have on CSR outcomes by drawing on concepts from organization theory. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative...