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Reverse supply chain practices in developing countries: the case of Morocco
No full textPurpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate reverse supply chain (RSC) practices and their obstacles using case studies of Moroccan companies. The authors present the main findings of case studies’ analysis along with a discussion of an RSC framework for further directions of research.Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative approach was adopted and semi-structured interviews with Moroccan companies were conducted using an interview guide.Findings: The authors present an RSC model that encompasses remanufacturing, refurbishing and disposal processes. The authors believe that this model would constitute a promising framework for further research. The findings show that the successful implementation of RSC depends on many factors, but the company’s attitude (proactive or conservative) is one of the most critical determinants in RSC initiatives. Furthermore, the results of the case studies indicate two types of inhibitors: external and internal. These findings confirm the results of previous research on environmental sustainability obstacles in general and RSC obstacles in particular.Research limitations/implications: This study has some limitations that provide future research opportunities. Because this study is qualitative, further statistical support is needed to justify wider generalisation of its findings. Further studies might therefore investigate RSC practices in developing countries other than Morocco to increase the external validity of the results.Practical implications: The findings can help firms to gain better understanding of their RSC and particularly the link between forward and RSCs. Consequently, companies can upgrade their business models to better control their RSC activities.Originality/value: The relevant literature about RSC practices has mainly targeted manufacturing sectors in developed countries, and few studies have been conducted on developing countries. Research on RSC practices in developing countries in general and African countries in particular is sparse. This is one of the first articles written to address this gap by investigating RSC practices in Morocco
Family involvement and Corporate Social Performance (CSP) in Moroccan SMEs
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Family involvement and Corporate Social Performance (CSP) in Moroccan SMEs
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Family involvement and Corporate Social Performance (CSP) in Moroccan SMEs
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Family involvement and Corporate Social Performance (CSP) in Moroccan SMEs
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Family Firms And Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Preliminary Evidence From The French Stock Market
No full textInternational audienceThis paper examines the CSR practices of family firms listed in the French financial market and distinguishes between those managed by a family member CEO and those managed by a competent external CEO. We adopt an exploratory approach and begin with a content analysis of the annual reports from family firms listed in the CAC 40 index during the 2005-2011 period. We then conduct various statistical techniques (e.g., Pearson correlation analysis and ordinary least squares regression analysis) to study the relationships among social performance and family involvement. This paper is the first to provide a preliminary assessment of French family firms' CSR practices in the current economic context. The study suggests that family firms intensify their CSR efforts during the 2005-2011 period. Our study also reveals that family firms managed by competent external CEOs show better social performance than those managed by family member CEOs. Indeed, the empirical results consistently show a negative and statistically significant association between family involvement and corporate social performance
Implementing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in upstream supply chain of French SMEs: opportunity or constraint?
No full textInternational audienceAccording to Friedman, M. (1970), Nobel Prize winning economist in 1976, “The sole purpose of the corporation is to maximize profits for its stockholders”. Profits do matter. However, more and more companies integrate social and environmental concerns into their businesses to develop Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Initially, Bowen (1953) introduced the concept of CSR in business management, arguing that companies have a moral duty to act in socially responsible ways toward society and future generations (Capron and Quairel-Lanoizelée, 2004). Subsequently, Carroll (1979) defined CSR as a set of obligations toward society: economic (to maximize profit, to create value and quality products), legal (to respect the laws and regulations), ethical (to act according to moral principles shared within the company) and philanthropic (to be charitable). The definition of Carroll is considered to be the foundation of theoretical approaches
Family Businesses And Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Orientation: A Study Of Moroccan Family Firms
No full textInternational audienceSeveral researchers have reported that family firms tend to show a CSR orientation in their activities which might increase their performance (Chrisman et al., 2005; O'Boyle et al., 2010).In Morocco, many studies have focused on the integration of CSR principles into businesses without highlighting the impact of family structure on the adoption of CSR. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine whether the family structure of Moroccan companies influences CSR adoption and how it affects financial performance. We used a framework combining stakeholder theory, legitimacy theory and stewardship theory and investigated the linkage between family structure, CSR orientation and financial performance. Our results show that family structure positively influences the CSR orientation of Moroccan family firms and thus enhances their financial performance. Although this trend is recent in Morocco, our exploratory research on CSR in Moroccan family firms is a first step toward establishing a model to explain this phenomenon in developing countries
Implementing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in upstream supply chain of French SMEs: opportunity or constraint?
No full textInternational audienceAccording to Friedman, M. (1970), Nobel Prize winning economist in 1976, “The sole purpose of the corporation is to maximize profits for its stockholders”. Profits do matter. However, more and more companies integrate social and environmental concerns into their businesses to develop Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Initially, Bowen (1953) introduced the concept of CSR in business management, arguing that companies have a moral duty to act in socially responsible ways toward society and future generations (Capron and Quairel-Lanoizelée, 2004). Subsequently, Carroll (1979) defined CSR as a set of obligations toward society: economic (to maximize profit, to create value and quality products), legal (to respect the laws and regulations), ethical (to act according to moral principles shared within the company) and philanthropic (to be charitable). The definition of Carroll is considered to be the foundation of theoretical approaches
Implementing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in upstream supply chain of French SMEs: opportunity or constraint?
No full textInternational audienceAccording to Friedman, M. (1970), Nobel Prize winning economist in 1976, “The sole purpose of the corporation is to maximize profits for its stockholders”. Profits do matter. However, more and more companies integrate social and environmental concerns into their businesses to develop Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Initially, Bowen (1953) introduced the concept of CSR in business management, arguing that companies have a moral duty to act in socially responsible ways toward society and future generations (Capron and Quairel-Lanoizelée, 2004). Subsequently, Carroll (1979) defined CSR as a set of obligations toward society: economic (to maximize profit, to create value and quality products), legal (to respect the laws and regulations), ethical (to act according to moral principles shared within the company) and philanthropic (to be charitable). The definition of Carroll is considered to be the foundation of theoretical approaches
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