Key Factors Determining Corporate Social Responsibility Practices of Vietnamese Firms and the Joint Effects of Foreign Ownership

Rezaul Kabir; Hanh Thái Minh

doi:10.1016/j.mulfin.2020.100676

Key Factors Determining Corporate Social Responsibility Practices of Vietnamese Firms and the Joint Effects of Foreign Ownership

Rezaul Kabir^*, Hanh Thái Minh^*

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Corporate social responsibility is growing steadfast in emerging countries. Studies analyzing the factors that typically determine CSR practices of firms have often led to conflicting results. In this study, we examine corporate governance determinants that are specifically relevant to CSR in emerging countries. Analyzing a large sample of Vietnamese listed firms, we find that foreign ownership, international orientation, gender diversity, and CEO education positively influence CSR. Furthermore, we find significant joint effects of foreign ownership with international orientation, gender diversity and CEO education. The study highlights the key drivers of CSR practices of firms in emerging countries.

Original language	English
Article number	100676
Number of pages	20
Journal	Journal of multinational financial management
Volume	59
Early online date	28 Dec 2020
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mulfin.2020.100676
Publication status	Published - 1 Mar 2021

Keywords

UT-Hybrid-D
Determinants
Foreign ownership
Emerging markets
Corporate social responsibility (CSR)

UN SDGs

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Key Factors Determining Corporate Social Responsibility Practices of Vietnamese Firms and the Joint Effects of Foreign Ownership

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