This paper argues that the perspective of ordonomic—a rational-choice based analysis of (interdependencies between) social structure and semantics—can provide new insights into the changing role of business in society. We claim (a) that the proper role of business is societal value creation,...

The purpose of this article is to develop an ordonomic conceptualization of corporate citizenshipand new governance that (a) provides a framework for positively explaining thepolitical participation of companies in new governance processes and (b) does not weakenbut instead strengthens the...

The growing awareness of the issue of corporate social responsibility (CSR) has raised thequestions about how responsible behavior of firms would impact employees’ well-being. Thispaper investigates the link between corporate social responsibility and job satisfaction, whichis a more widely...

Moral hazard in an organization occurs when people make decisions and take a high risk for their own benefit, given that they would not have to bear all the negative ensuing consequences should they occur. This risk transferred to third parties is generally due to the catalysts that foster this...

Dieser Beitrag analysiert die Einbettung des Unternehmens über Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in das Wirtschaftssystem. CSR wird dabei als freiwilliges Engagement der Unternehmen verstanden, das dazu beiträgt, etwaige Lücken zwischen gesellschaftlichen Vorstellungen und...

Passion – in the sense of fervent commitment to action – and compassion – understood as sensitive openness for social and ecological concerns – are not a sure formula for business success. Whether social or ecological entrepreneurs, who find themselves under pressure from market...

The aim of this research paper is to develop a model for the integration of ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) into the company strategy as a source of competitive advantages. CSR is an organization's obligation to consider the interests of their customers, employees, shareholders,...

Dieser Beitrag analysiert die Einbettung des Unternehmens über Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in das Wirtschaftssystem. CSR wird dabei als freiwilliges Engagement der Unternehmen verstanden, das dazu beiträgt, etwaige Lücken zwischen gesellschaftlichen Vorstellungen und...