Greenwashing can be perceived as dishonest behavior that can threaten trust in business deals due to the current trend of an intensive scrutiny of sustainability-related messages from organizations. Drawing on the literature concerning managerial trust, our study analyzes how perceived...

This study investigates the impact of perceived corporate social responsibility (CSR) on brand image within the automotive industry. It also examines how company reputation (CR) and product quality (PQ) mediate the relationship between CSR and brand image (BI). Utilizing a sample of 243 clients...

The present study aims to ascertain the effect of individuals' perceived risk towards the Airbnb platform on their purchase intentions within the scope of the Perceived Risk Theory and the Signalling Theory, and to test the moderating role of digital trust and corporate reputation in this...

This paper focuses on examining the effect of corporate social responsibility (CSR), perceived value, and perceived service quality on corporate reputation and customer citizenship behavior (CCB) in the airline industry. It further aimed to verify the mediating effect of corporate reputation...

Purpose: Bank reputations took a severe knock following the global financial crisis of 2007-2009. To get the global banking industry back on its feet, regulations existing at the time were strengthened and new ones were introduced. While the industry has come a long way in clawing back its...

This study explores the moderating role of national culture on the relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure (CSRD) and corporate reputation within financial industries in the MENA region. Utilizing a dataset of 96 financial firms listed in Jordan, Palestine, Qatar, and...

We examine whether the public revelation of sensitive tax information prompts firms to adopt reputation repair policies targeting shareholders. Between 2013 and 2021, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) released leaked information on over 800,000 offshore entities...

Can government agencies in sanctioning countries deter their companies from violating laws that limit business transactions with sanctioned countries? To understand this issue, we study the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), which is the primary enforcer of sanctions in the United States....

Financial institutions face increased reputational, regulatory, and ethical risks as the frequency and complexity of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) controversies increase. Whistleblowing mechanisms are essential in the context of institutional resilience and the mitigation of...

This study investigates the impact of Governance, Risk management, and Compliance (GRC) practices on operational efficiency and corporate reputation. Drawing on the Resource-Based View (RBV), Stakeholder Theory, and the signaling perspective, it conceptualizes GRC as a set of organizational...

In perfectly competitive academic and idea markets, a divide emerges between elite scientists and the rest. The elite publish original, impactful work, while others - absurd heroes - struggle for recognition, often in vain. Though the original ideas game produces an equilibrium resembling...

This study examines how state-owned enterprises (SOEs) manage reputational threats related to morally controversial issues. Analyzing three Norwegian SOEs-Norsk Tipping, Equinor, and Kongsberg Gruppen-over 2002-2023, we identify three distinct reputation management approaches: mitigation,...

The primary aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive measure of corporate reputation and examine the impact of corporate governance on the reputation of listed financial firms in the countries of MENA region. Using a sample of 96 financial companies listed on the stock exchanges of four...

This study investigates the impact of perceived corporate social responsibility (CSR) on brand image within the automotive industry. It also examines how company reputation (CR) and product quality (PQ) mediate the relationship between CSR and brand image (BI). Utilizing a sample of 243 clients...

Greenwashing can be perceived as dishonest behavior that can threaten trust in business deals due to the current trend of an intensive scrutiny of sustainability-related messages from organizations. Drawing on the literature concerning managerial trust, our study analyzes how perceived...

Purpose - This study explores the relationships between corporate board characteristics (CBCs) and corporate social responsibility budget (CSRB) of selected Bangladeshi banks. CSRB was regarded as the sole dependent variable. In contrast, CBCs was separated into three independent constructs:...

This research aims to examine whether employer branding (EB) activities are related to the ranking of the Most Desirable Employer in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), and to explore the correlation between EB, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and organisational representation on social media....

This study investigates the influence of store image attributes and consumer green food trust in customer satisfaction and store loyalty within the context of Vietnam's emerging food market. Grounded in the Commitment-Trust Theory, the Open Innovation Dynamics Theory and the Theory of Planned...

Companies that prioritize product responsibility often develop stronger brand identities and foster greater consumer loyalty. However, these outcomes are influenced by the firm's capital structure. This study applies the trade-off theory to examine how capital structure affects product...

Identifying what motivates public servants and how those motives vary across agencies is essential for both theory and practice, yet most existing "types of bureaucrats" remain untested against real workforces. Drawing on reputation theory, which posits that external audiences' beliefs shape who...

Reputation management is a key strategic priority for higher education institutions (HEIs) in a highly competitive global academic landscape. This study explores the dimensions of HEI reputation, focusing on brand identity, stakeholder perceptions, research impact, internationalization,...

Objectives The main objective of this study was to examine the role of CSR as a strategic lever in shaping the diplomatic efforts of globalized companies operating in Algeria's mining sector. It focuses on analyzing how CSR can contribute to the enhancement and reinforcement of the brand image...