Institutional theory and CSR

Question 1

Institutions

Answer 1

the facts of social life = something we can observe as a fact related to how people think and act within a society

Question 2

Canadians Drive on the right

Answer 2

The facts of social life

Question 3

Relagative/Pragmatic Dimension

Answer 3

The practical context of what we do

Question 4

Dollar as a mean of exchange

Answer 4

Pragmatic Dimension

Question 5

Normative Dimension

Answer 5

how thinks SHOULD work / moral background that is used to evaluate behaviour

Question 6

Surgeons need to go through university b4 practicing

Answer 6

Normative Dimension

Question 7

Cognitive Dimension

Answer 7

Shapes what seems familiar to us and how we make sense of things/ oppositive is contra-intuitive

Question 8

Driving on the left

Answer 8

Cognitive Dimension

Question 9

Categories of a Company’s Social Evaluations

Answer 9

Competency, Morality, Rationality

Question 10

Competency

Answer 10

Is the institution capable of doing it?

Question 11

Morality

Answer 11

Does the company have good intentions

Question 12

Rationality

Answer 12

Does it make sense to me what they are proposing?

Question 13

How to achieve Social Legitimacy

Answer 13

Substantive Decisions or Symbolism and Rhetoric

Question 14

Substantive Decisions

Answer 14

adopting characteristics that are seen as legit

Question 15

Symbolism and Rhetoric

Answer 15

simple stories and rituals to help the organization maintain the support of the shareholders

Question 16

CSR cosmetic

Answer 16

Public Relations of good deeds / CSR as a constraint

Question 17

CSR strategic

Answer 17

Integrated on the company’s positioning strategy: Seek profit from good behavior: The goal is to increase the value proposition to customers so they are willing to pay a higher price for your product and see you as their first choice