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Corporate social responsibility in family firms: an exploratory study in the southwest of Germany

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  • Bernd Britzelmaier
  • Patrick Kraus
  • Holger Herbricht
  • Kathrin Zoll

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The aim of this paper is to provide an in-depth analysis of the CSR approach of German family firms. The literature indicates that sparse research has addressed CSR in family firms, especially in a German context. Given the lack of knowledge in the field, this paper is rather explorative in nature. This research is guided by three research questions in order to analyse: 1) how family firms understand CSR, (ii) how family firms implement CSR; 2) to understand what the motives for such an engagement are. This research has applied an interpretive approach. The sample consists of five family firms located in Baden-Württemberg.

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  • Bernd Britzelmaier & Patrick Kraus & Holger Herbricht & Kathrin Zoll, 2015. "Corporate social responsibility in family firms: an exploratory study in the southwest of Germany," International Journal of Business and Globalisation, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 14(4), pages 465-482.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbglo:v:14:y:2015:i:4:p:465-482
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