Purpose – The primary objective of this paper is to explore and interpret the perceptions and motives of selected Malaysian managers on CSR by using Institutional theory. Design/methodology/approach – The paper attempts to explain the local CSR trend by interviewing senior managers from...

Purpose – The primary objective of this paper is to explore and interpret the perceptions and motives of selected Malaysian managers on CSR by using Institutional theory. Design/methodology/approach – The paper attempts to explain the local CSR trend by interviewing senior managers from...

Corporate innovation plays a crucial role in maintaining competitiveness and enhancing firm value. However, despite being the world's leading manufacturing nation, the role of managerial ownership in fostering innovation within the Chinese manufacturing industry has not received adequate...