Corporate social responsibility in family firms: an exploratory study in the southwest of Germany
by Bernd Britzelmaier; Patrick Kraus; Holger Herbricht; Kathrin Zoll
International Journal of Business and Globalisation (IJBG), Vol. 14, No. 4, 2015

Abstract: 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.

Online publication date: Fri, 29-May-2015

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