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Corporate social responsibility: A key driver of sustainable development in China’s post-COVID economy

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  • Muhammad Salman
  • Yongming Zhu
  • Saima Kiran
  • Muhammad Sibt e Ali
  • Bandeh Ali Talpur
  • Kazim Raza Talpur
  • Madeeha Laghari
  • Samar Raza Talpur

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The first goal of this research was to measure the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on the sustainable development of an organization. However, the second objective examines the moderating influence of government policies, cultural norms, and stakeholder expectations on the relationship between CSR and an organization’s sustainable development. This research primarily focused on the enterprises operating in the energy industry in Beijing. A sample of 498 individuals holding management positions within these enterprises was collected. The study’s results established that CSR significantly influences the sustainable development of firms. Moreover, the results revealed that governmental regulations, cultural norms, and stakeholder expectations play a significant and positive role in moderating the impact of corporate social responsibility on the sustainable development of companies. The results of this study make a valuable contribution to the existing body of literature on CSR and its impact on the sustainable performance of enterprises in China.

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  • Muhammad Salman & Yongming Zhu & Saima Kiran & Muhammad Sibt e Ali & Bandeh Ali Talpur & Kazim Raza Talpur & Madeeha Laghari & Samar Raza Talpur, 2024. "Corporate social responsibility: A key driver of sustainable development in China’s post-COVID economy," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 19(5), pages 1-19, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0300209
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300209
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