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1. 1. Does CSR Performance Impact a Firms' Engagement in Earnings Management?

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Tashfia Khan Latif; Maria Makhoul; [2024]
   Keywords : corporate social responsibility; earnings management; discretionary accruals; opportunistic perspective; integrative theory;

   Abstract : This study examines the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and earnings management (EM). Specifically, we question whether firms investing in CSR also behave in an ethical manner to constrain EM, or if they engage in CSR as a way to hide corporate misconduct. READ MORE

3. 2. #ReFashionNow: Investigating the Nexus Between Corporate Social Responsibility Discourse and the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Frida Månsson; [2024]
   Keywords : Textile industry; Corporate social responsibility; European Union; Critical frame analysis; Discourse; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the intertwining of corporate social responsibility (CSR) discourse and the European Union's strategy for sustainable and circular textiles through a single case study and critical frame analysis (CFA). By doing this, concurring discourse between corporations and the institutions aimed at governing them can be problematised. READ MORE

4. 3. The effect of cross-border mergers & acquisitions as a driver of better corporate sustainability practices - A study on the post-acquisition context of selected target firms from Sri Lanka and Sweden

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Buddhini Erosha Jayasinghe; Farjana Rifat; [2023-07-19]
   Keywords : Mergers and acquisitions M A ; cross-border; sustainability; corporate sustainability practices; Corporate Social Responsibility CSR ; Environmental-Social-Governance ESG framework; target firm; stakeholder theory; resource-based view; acquirer; Sri Lanka; Sweden;

   Abstract : Companies typically strive to expand their realms. To do so, they rely on a series of organic and non-organic growth options, the latter including Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As). M&As continue to grow in number and frequency across national and regional borders in search of strategic complementarity. READ MORE

5. 4. How does CSI influence consumer buying behaviour? The mediating role of corporate image and the moderating role of consumers’ demographic factors.

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : XU YUNSHU; YAO KAIYU; [2022]
   Keywords : Corporate social irresponsibility; corporate image; consumer buying behaviour;

   Abstract : Given the increasingly complex nature of contemporary companies, the risk of corporate social irresponsibility (CSI) behaviours is increasing; it is important for organisations to prevent incidences of CSI to maintain competitive advantage. This study investigates the impact of CSI behaviour on both corporate image and consumer buying behaviour. READ MORE

6. 5. Divulging Hard Aspects of Soft Law- A Case Study of How a Debt Collection Company Engages in CSR During Times of Recession

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

   Author : Grete Blichfeldt; Anna Wollung; [2022]
   Keywords : Debt Collection; Non-Cyclical Industry; Sustainability; CSR; Recession;

   Abstract : During recession companies are presumed to act defensively, and research on the financial crisis 2008 suggests that the extent of CSR initiatives substantially decreases during macroeconomic turndown. Simultaneously, a growing amount of people become financially fragile, placing increased pressure on the CSR work of debt collection companies. READ MORE