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The institutional analysis of CSR: Learnings from an emerging country

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  • Khan, Majid
  • Lockhart, James
  • Bathurst, Ralph

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This paper presents an explanation of why and how institutional arrangements influence the practice of CSR in Pakistan. The authors conduct in-depth interviews with CSR managers; national regulators; and, members of CSR promoting institutions. Our findings suggest that Pakistani CSR is largely found to be in support of charities and donations. Family traditions and religion are primary drivers for the adoption of CSR followed by the influence of peer pressure. Additionally, limited regulative pressures were attributed to the current ambiguity surrounding corporate regulation in Pakistan. This paper contributes to the literature on CSR by identifying internal drivers of CSR praxis.

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  • Khan, Majid & Lockhart, James & Bathurst, Ralph, 2021. "The institutional analysis of CSR: Learnings from an emerging country," Emerging Markets Review, Elsevier, vol. 46(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ememar:v:46:y:2021:i:c:s1566014120300959
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ememar.2020.100752
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