Abstract

This study examines the effects of different dimensions of national culture on corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities of private sector organisations in Mauritius. Previous research has shown that Hofstede’s cultural dimensions have significant impacts on CSR performance. Even though studies relating to CSR and national culture has witnessed an increasing interest in researchers, small island economies like Mauritius have limited empirical and theoretical evidence to showcase. Therefore this study uses a mixed method research to investigate the impact of national culture on the CSR practices of private sector organisations in Mauritius. At first, it uses a panel regression analysis to examine the effect of Hofstede’s national culture dimensions on firms CSR engagement. It then uses qualitative interviews to further investigate the phenomenon in the actual context of a small island economy, Mauritius.

Presenters

Sanjiv Gungadeen
Head of Department, Business and Management, Université Des Mascareignes, Pamplemousses, Mauritius

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Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

2023 Special Focus: Agency in an Era of Displacement and Social Change

KEYWORDS

National Culture, CSR, Private Sector Organizations, Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions

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