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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities in Canadian family firms.Design/methodology/approachThis paper is an empirical work using a sample of Canadian listed companies for eight years between 2010 and 2017.FindingsRelying on five measures for CSR, this paper finds that, compared with other listed firms, family listed firms have a higher level of CSR engagement. Further tests show that family-named family firms engage in more CSR activities; family firms with second largest shareholders engage in more CSR activities; and family firms affiliated with large business groups engage in more CSR activities. However, family firms whose family members are CEOs, presidents or board chairpersons engage in less CSR engagement.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the current CSR literature by highlighting the importance of family firm heterogeneity in shaping a firm's CSR practices. It focuses on four characteristics of Canadian family firms that are potentially connected to CSR, namely, family-named family firms; family firms with family members being CEOs, presidents or chairpersons; family firms with second largest shareholders and family firms affiliated with large business groups.

Section 1: Introduction to the Concept of Universities -- The Historic and the Contemporary University: Myth and Reality by Deborah C. Poff -- Universities as Institutional Constituents: Local and Internationalise Citizenship by Greg Shailer -- The Idea of a University: Experiences from the Field by Susan Clark -- Bending without Breaking: The Role of Higher Education in a Changing Society by Jennifer L Kisamore -- The History and Nature of University Governance, Leadership and Management by Deborah C. Poff -- The Problem of Domination and Subjugation in the Context of Doing Management in University Settings by Scott Grills -- Universities and Corporate Social Responsibility by Deborah C. Poff.Service Leadership as the Backbone of University Social Responsibility by Daniel T.L. Shek -- Mission-Oriented Values as the Bedrock of University Social Responsibility by Loreta Tauginiene -- Section 2: The Faculty, the Students, the Role of Spirituality in the University and Research -- Academic Freedom and the Good Professor by J. Angelo Corlett -- Professoriate and its Relationship to Academic Freedom and Tenure by Deborah Poff -- Faculty as Organizational Change Agents. Organizational Revolutionaries by Cam Caldwell -- Progress and Regress: Diversity, Inclusivity and Incivility in the Political of Epistemological Transformation by Deborah Poff -- Commentary, Critique and Trolling: Academic Responsibility in the Online World by Virginia Barbour -- Preparing Future Citizens: Why University Teaching Needs to Change by Judith Lapadat -- Students and the Importance of Citizenship to Service Learning By Milad Mohebali, Cassie L. Barnhardt and Laila I. McCloud -- Christian Humanism and Catholic Universities by Domenec Mele -- An Islamic Perspective on Ethics in Educational Research by Imran Mogra -- Knowledge Creation and Dissemination: Introduction to the Role of Knowledge Creation and Dissemination by Deborah Poff -- The Ethical Responsibility of Researchers in the Sciences and Social Sciences by Phillip Goernert -- Living in a Material World: Doing Research Ethics and Research Integrity in the Enterprise Culture by Mark Israel -- Corporate Social Responsibilities in Universities through Liberal Education aimed at Sustainable Development by Alex Michalos -- Universities as Agents of Human Rights By Cassie L. Barnhardt -- The University and Social Justice by Frank Cunningham -- Gender Equality and the University: Work in Progress by Maureen Kilgour -- University Education as a Hope for Gender Justice in the World by Deborah Poff -- Summary Discussion and Recommendations by Deborah Poff. .

Sustainable products play a significant role in influencing consumer behaviour. A prominent role is that influencing consumers' preference for sustainable products requires development of innovative products and analysis of consumption practices. Innovative products with less societal effects can lead the firm to greater business competency, improve its business performance, and ensure it retains its competitive advantages. Several studies have investigated the motives for purchasing socially desirable goods however most studies are based on importance rating survey. Attribute importance rating suffers from social desirability bias and some of the inferences made from this technique depart from actual consumer sentiments. The problem in this research is to address the lack of theoretical framework for examining the factors influencing consumer purchases behavior with regards to socially desirable products. The existing models are insufficient in properly explaining which factors are involved in the purchase decision and which factors are most important. The present study aims to solve this research problem. The aim of this study will be to assess the influence of CSR product features on consumers' behavior. This thesis investigates the marginal willingness to pay for social attributes. In this experimental study, based on Auger et al. (2006), creation of different kinds of products with different levels of functional attributes and social attributes will force consumers to make tradeoffs, allowing measurement of the trade-offs they make. The developed research framework contains 8 potential determinant classified into one of the three contexts: demographic, ethical and functional. This study was conducted through survey research and the sample used was purchased from a marketing company. The empirical data were collected by using self-administered questionnaires and the data analysis was based on 328 consumers in Sweden. The analysis was based on a number of statistical techniques such as descriptive statistics, likelihood ratio test, Mc Fadden's R2, and standard t-statistics. The findings reveal interesting insights into understanding the adoption of ethical products by consumers. The analysis indicates what factors should be given attention. From 8 factors, the analysis indicates that the 4 demographic factors have no influence in the purchase of ethical products. All the functional and ethical attributes are statistically significant for both coffee and jeans (products in the study) and are likely to be a good predictor of willingness to pay. Labour and environment have negative coefficients for both the products studied and suggest positive preference of these attributes. However, environment has a larger negative coefficient than labour for coffee and labour has a larger negative coefficient than environment for jeans. This means that consumers are willing to pay more for environmental attributes than for labour attributes with regards to coffee. With regards to jeans however the willingness to pay is higher for labour attributes than for environmental attributes. Environmental issues of coffee have a more direct impact on the consumer and are more functional than labour attributes and thus more preferable than labour attributes. On the other hand the environmental attributes of jeans do not have a direct impact on the consumer and are less functional. Study implications are acknowledged. A comprehensive research framework is proposed suggesting potential determinant factors involved in examining the adoption of ethical products. This research framework provides a tool to marketing researchers in conducting further research. Empirical investigation offer guidance to governments and corporates, especially those who attempt to encourage the purchase of socially desirable products by consumers. Moreover, the study's limitations and suggestions for further research are provided.

This book provides a comprehensive and detailed introduction to the ISO 26000 standard for social responsibility (SR) in businesses and corporations. In addition to discussing the standard's focus on various stakeholders and seven core topics, the book underscores its key aspects and most debatable issues, with a focus on its connection to sustainable business practices. It presents numerous cases and practical examples of the ISO 26000's implementation and discusses the outcomes and lessons learned, in terms of the extent to which organizations can envision practicing CSR in ways that fit their activities, stakeholders and environment. Lately, the ISO 26000 has proved to offer an interesting and important approach to the standardization of (corporate) social responsibility. Approached and perceived as a voluntary standard that does not include any specific requirements, determining the best way to implement and work with it involved a considerable amount of experimentation. This book showcases the current state of application and discusses how different countries have developed their own specific versions of the standard, which organizations can use to certify their SR processes.

PurposeThe purpose of this research is to investigate the brand social responsibility (BSR) construct, and to develop a scale to measure this construct.Design/methodology/approachUsing corporate social responsibility scales and the existing literature, a pre‐test to establish an initial list of items is followed by exploratory factor analysis in order to obtain a list of descriptors and statements to measure brand social responsibility. Then, the retained items of the BSR scale and existing CSR scales are tested on a panel of 248 participants.FindingsThe brand social responsibility scale tested in this research was more focused on a brand's trustworthiness, awareness, and the brand's philanthropic activities from a consumer's perspective. The descriptors used in the scale more accurately measure consumers' perceptions of a brand's social responsibility than CSR scales, and also take into consideration the possible differences between a parent brand's SR and its subsidiary's SR.Research limitations/implicationsThis study, while investigating the brand social responsibility construct and developing a scale to measure it, compares existing CSR scales and emphasizes the possible differences between a parent brand's SR and its subsidiary's SR.Originality/valueThe brand social responsibility scale in this study is important as it is one of the few scales in the field that takes into consideration the consumer's perspective as well as the possible effects of a parent brand and its subsidiaries.

The article carries out a comprehensive study, clarification and systematization of the conceptual foundations of social responsibility in the system of public administration. The evolution of the concept of "social responsibility" from the corporate sector to public administration is studied. The importance of incorporating social responsibility into public administration and its role in achieving sustainable development is highlighted. The author's definition of the concept of "social responsibility in the public administration system" is proposed. The theoretical foundations of social responsibility in public administration are considered. Such theoretical approaches to social responsibility as ethical, economic, legal and others are presented. An integrated approach to social responsibility in public administration is considered. The relationship between social responsibility and sustainable development in the context of public administration is determined. It is explained that an integrated approach to social responsibility allows to harmonize the social, environmental and economic aspects of public administration. The advantages and challenges associated with the application of an integrated approach to social responsibility in public administration are presented. The role of stakeholders in the formation of social responsibility of public administration is considered. The classification of stakeholders in public administration is provided and their role in the formation of social responsibility and influence on the decision-making process is shown. The mechanisms for ensuring social responsibility in the public administration system are investigated. The tools for assessing and measuring social responsibility in public administration are presented, which help to assess the impact of the activities of public authorities on social aspects. The role of standards, regulations and recommendations in ensuring social responsibility, which act as regulators and determine the norms of behavior of public administration, is considered. The considered aspects of the development of the concept of "social responsibility", theoretical foundations, an integrated approach, the role of stakeholders and mechanisms for ensuring social responsibility allow us to understand the meaning and role of social responsibility in public administration.

"Social Entrepreneurship: A Practical Approach equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools needed to design and launch businesses to create positive social change in their communities. This accessible textbook aims to educate and motivate people interested in social entrepreneurship, showing that such businesses are a valuable part of the community development toolbox. Each chapter focuses on a key aspect of social entrepreneurship, from value creation and business planning to impact measurement and scaling up. Different social business models are presented, with analysis of their strengths and weaknesses. Cases and examples are included throughout the book and showcase real-life social enterprises in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, Africa and the Caribbean. Discussion questions also support reflection and learning. A downloadable workbook offers support with checklists, social impact measurement and other areas. An instructor manual containing test questions and experiential exercises is also available as a digital supplement for adopters. This book is ideal for introductory courses in social entrepreneurship and community development. It will also be valuable for those involved in social enterprises on the ground"--