By Krishnamurthy Sriramesh, professor at Purdue University, and Neva Štumberger, doctoral student at Purdue University
The concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) appears to have gained traction in the latter part of the 20th Century, principally after the establishment of Global Compact in 2000 by then UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, even though CSR-like practices can be discerned much… More
By David Remund, assistant professor at the University of Oregon, and Brooke Weberling McKeever, assistant professor at the University of South Carolina
Much has been studied about leadership and ethics within corporations, within nonprofit organizations and within public relations practice. To our knowledge, though, no studies have examined where these three areas intersect. Specifically, how do corporations and… More
By Baobao Song, doctoral student at the University of Florida, and Mary Ann Ferguson, professor at the University of Florida
Today corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been highlighted in the center of business operations by companies around the globe. As consumers become savvier in examining companies’ ethical and philanthropic behaviors, simply pouring resources into CSR will not earn… More
By Holly Ott, Ph.D. candidate at The Pennsylvania State University
Companies and organizations are utilizing a variety of strategies to communicate their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts. No longer deemed an optional initiative, CSR has become an expectation among organizational leaders and stakeholders. Both the professional field and academic world are still seeking strategies to determine what information… More
Ethics is a central theme in public relations -- not only in ethics month, but also in the daily decision making processes of management in organizations of all sizes and industries, year in and year out. For the… More
By Kelly Page Werder, associate professor at the University of South Florida, and Diana Ingenhoff, professor at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland
Organizations are increasingly taking a public stance on social issues. Whether voluntarily or by force, planned or by accident, business is moving beyond classic bottom-line driven corporate social responsibility (CSR) to social advocacy that promotes… More
