Perspectives On Corporate Environmental And Social Responsibilities: A Study Of Managers And Professionals In 22 Countries.

Abstract

This study investigated perceptions of corporate environmental and social responsibilities of 5,539 managers and professionals in 22 countries. In particular, we studied the influence of personal values (individualism, collectivism, universalism), personal characteristics (age, gender, education and organizational position level), organizational characteristics (company size and industry), and country level of economic development on the relative importance attributed to corporate environmental and social responsibilities.