Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the ability of commercial governance ratings (CGR) to predict firm performance. Design/methodology/approach Based on the review of the corporate governance literature, the authors pose five hypotheses on the relationship between CGR and firm...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss a research model that presents three metrics of corporate social performance (CSP): board interlocks, director’s profile and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Design/methodology/approach – Based on social network theories, the authors...

Purpose – The consideration of corporate environmental responsibility (CER) has been in existence for more than a decade now, rising to prominence as a result of the upsurge in environmental auditing (EA). Despite the many international claims that auditors are positioned to play a pivotal...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provoke a reflection on how sustainability may be measured to predict future performance to inform diverse stakeholders in their assessment of organizations. Design/methodology/approach – Conceptual. Findings – Propositions have been developed for...

The author outlines a “new rules” agenda for business that is being driven by changing market forces and growing public expectations. The new rules address seven primary issues: corporate legitimacy and stakeholder relations, corporate governance, increased equity and diversity,...

This article offers an action plan for CEOs who wish to constructively engage their boards in strategy development. In this approach, the board participates in the strategic thinking and strategic decision‐making processes, adding value but not infringing on the CEO’s and executive team’s...

Purpose – Strategy & Leadership asked the originator of the concept of co‐creation of unique value with customers to explain how it works in theory and practice. Design/methodology/approach – Questions for this interview were prepared by both academics familiar with C.K. Prahalad's...