Exploring Variations of Corporate Social Responsibility Across Business Sectors and Geographic Scope

Authors

  • Xiaodan “Abby” Wang Western Michigan University
  • Mingming Feng Western Michigan University
  • Kuanchin Chen Western Michigan University

Keywords:

Business, Economics, Finance, CSR, ANOVA

Abstract

The paper aims to explore variations of CSR performance/ratings across business sectors and geographic scope. Specifically, the paper examines the strategic importance and implications of CSR for three business sectors: manufacturers, merchandisers and service providers and for firms with different geographic scope. Using a sample of 2,460 firm-year observations, the ANOVA shows significant differences on CSR performance/ratings among firms operating in different business sectors and among those having different geographic scope. There is a significant interaction between business sectors and geographic scope on CSR concerns; however, such significant interaction does not exist on CSR strengths.

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Published

2016-12-01

How to Cite

Wang, X. “Abby”, Feng, M., & Chen, K. (2016). Exploring Variations of Corporate Social Responsibility Across Business Sectors and Geographic Scope. Journal of Applied Business and Economics, 18(7). Retrieved from https://mail.articlegateway.com/index.php/JABE/article/view/889

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