Title: Research proposal on the relationship between corporate social responsibility and strategic human resource management

Authors: Jesus Barrena-Martinez, Macarena Lopez-Fernandez, Pedro M. Romero-Fernandez

Addresses: Department of Business Management, University of Cadiz, Glorieta Carlos Cano S/N, Cadiz 11002, Spain. ' Department of Business Management, University of Cadiz, Glorieta Carlos Cano S/N, Cadiz 11002, Spain. ' Department of Business Management, University of Cadiz, Glorieta Carlos Cano S/N, Cadiz 11002, Spain

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to develop a conceptual framework in order to analyse the relationship between corporate social responsibility and strategic human resource (HR) management. Thus far, both disciplines have advanced in isolation. Therefore, this paper aims to examine if a combination of these research lines can provide competitive advantages for enterprises. Specifically, we will analyse how a socially responsible orientation in the HRs practices can contribute to the achievement of these advantages through performance variables, such as work environment and intellectual capital.

Keywords: CSR; corporate social responsibility; intellectual capital; HRM; human resource management; working environments; conceptual frameworks; competitive advantage; performance variables; strategic management; enterprise development.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMED.2011.041548

International Journal of Management and Enterprise Development, 2011 Vol.10 No.2/3, pp.173 - 187

Published online: 30 Apr 2015 *

Full-text access for editors Full-text access for subscribers Purchase this article Comment on this article