The seminar paper examines which corporate governance structures promote Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in joint stock corporations. The stakeholder perspective links the concept of Corporate Governance with CSR.
Transparency and accountability represent cross-cutting functions of Corporate Governance which in combination may enhance CSR. In terms of Corporate Governance structures, board heterogeneity and the engagement of stakeholder impact on CSR and in the long-run on a corporation’s overall performance.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- How to escape the vicious circle of mismanagement?
- Objectives and Outline
- Conceptual Basics
- Corporate Governance
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Promotion of Corporate Social Responsibility through Corporate Governance Structures
- Transparency and accountability as cross-cutting functions of Good Corporate Governance
- Management and the Board of Directors
- Board Structure
- Board Diversity
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Summary and Future Prospects
Objectives and Key Themes
The seminar paper examines which corporate governance structures promote Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in joint stock corporations. It focuses on the stakeholder perspective, linking corporate governance with CSR through concepts such as transparency and accountability. The paper explores the role of board heterogeneity and stakeholder engagement in enhancing CSR and ultimately impacting a corporation's overall performance.
- The relationship between corporate governance and corporate social responsibility (CSR)
- The role of transparency and accountability in promoting CSR
- The impact of board heterogeneity on CSR implementation
- The significance of stakeholder engagement in corporate governance and CSR
- The long-term influence of CSR on a corporation's performance
Chapter Summaries
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the topic of corporate governance and CSR, highlighting the problem of mismanagement and setting out the objectives and outline of the paper.
- Conceptual Basics: This chapter provides a foundation for understanding the core concepts of corporate governance and CSR. It explores their definitions, principles, and key stakeholders.
- Promotion of Corporate Social Responsibility through Corporate Governance Structures: This chapter focuses on specific corporate governance structures that can promote CSR. It examines the importance of transparency and accountability, the role of management and the board of directors, including board structure and diversity, and the significance of stakeholder engagement.
Keywords
Corporate governance, corporate social responsibility (CSR), stakeholder perspective, transparency, accountability, board heterogeneity, stakeholder engagement, corporate performance, joint stock corporations.
- Quote paper
- Uschi Drexler (Author), 2010, Developing Corporate Governance Structures to promote Corporate Social Responsibility, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/334887
