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Exploring the factors affecting the implementation of corporate social responsibility from a strategic perspective

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  • Chao-Chan Wu

    (Feng Chia University)

  • Fei-Chun Cheng

    (Feng Chia University)

  • Dong-Yu Sheh

    (Feng Chia University)

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In general, the objective of a company is to pursue higher returns for its shareholders. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is an ethical practice that seems to be contrary to the objectives of companies; as a result, companies lack sufficient motivation to implement CSR. Academics and practitioners have recently begun considering CSR from a strategic perspective. However, the definition and scope of strategic CSR have not been clearly defined or discussed in previous studies. This study uses the strategic triangle perspective as a theoretical basis to explore the key factors affecting the implementation of strategic CSR. Three main factors and ten sub-factors were summarized to form a hierarchical network structure based on a literature review. The weights of each factor and sub-factor were then prioritized using the analytic network process (ANP). The results of this study show that “company” is the most important main factor, while “corporate image”, “innovation ability”, “reputation risk”, “financial capacity”, and “investment intention” are the top five important sub-factors. The hierarchical network structure and critical factors suggested in this study contribute to implementing strategic CSR. The findings of this study will also help the theoretical development in the field of CSR.

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  • Chao-Chan Wu & Fei-Chun Cheng & Dong-Yu Sheh, 2023. "Exploring the factors affecting the implementation of corporate social responsibility from a strategic perspective," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 10(1), pages 1-11, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palcom:v:10:y:2023:i:1:d:10.1057_s41599-023-01664-4
    DOI: 10.1057/s41599-023-01664-4
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