dissertation on csr

industries and markets have been taking a strategic approach to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by integrating socially responsible activities into the brand’s core value proposition in order to drive brand equity and build strong brands.

thesis contains three empirical investigation chapters that provide compelling evidence on the impact of CSR on the firms’ financial performance. Prior studies examining the CSR effect on financial results mainly report mixed

average corporate social responsibility was found to be associated with higher market value and by implication a better level of profit and/or lower levels of risk. The final empirical study in chapter five examined the role of corporate social responsibility and risk

To address this large and complex area of research, this dissertation draws on existing academic literature which studies the impact that CSR has on firm performance, from both a financial perspective and a controversy resilience standpoint. It finds support for Porter’s theory of good management, in that CSR is best understood by first and

This research examines the impact of CSR dimensions such as employee, customer, community, and environment on sustainable business performance. Also, it examines the mediating impact of firm reputation among the nexus of CSR and sustainable business performance of manufacturing companies in Italy.

Although corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been gaining relevance in the academic, business, and political worlds, the relationship between CSR and performance remains unclear. This study provides a better understanding of the relationship between companies' financial performance and CSR activities.