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The Influence Of Regulatory Oversight On Environmental, Social, And Governance Ratings, John F. Torpey
The Influence Of Regulatory Oversight On Environmental, Social, And Governance Ratings, John F. Torpey
Engaged Management ReView
Firm performance in the specific areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and corporate governance (ESG) has become an important criterion that investors use in determining a firm’s value. This empirical investigation, based on stakeholder theory examines the relationship between regulatory oversight and third-party ESG ratings. Our research methodology involved quantitative, observational, and retrospective analyses. The study population consisted of 471 firms from two heavily regulated industry sectors—the utility and financial sectors—and from two less regulated sectors—the information technology and consumer discretionary sectors. We compiled the ESG ratings for the firms from two independent rating services. The quantitative evaluation included multiple …
Navigating Corporate Social Responsibility, Benjamin Bates
Navigating Corporate Social Responsibility, Benjamin Bates
Marriott Student Review
In this article, Ben Bates provides future business leaders with an introduction to the tools necessary to navigate difficult issues surrounding corporate social responsibility. HIs article outlines the two main theories on corporate social responsibility and discusses how business leaders can decide which theory to apply in a given situation.