Leveraging CSR-related knowledge for firm value : The role of IT-enabled absorptive capacities
Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works › RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication) › peer-review
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| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | ICIS 2020 Proceedings |
| Subtitle of host publication | Making Digital Inclusive: Blending the Local and the Global |
| Publisher | Association for Information Systems |
| ISBN (electronic) | 9781733632553 |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 2020 |
Publication series
| Name | International Conference on Information Systems, ICIS |
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Conference
| Title | 41st International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS 2020) |
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| Location | Virtual |
| Place | India |
| City | Hyderabad |
| Period | 13 - 16 December 2020 |
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| Link to Scopus | https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85103466258&origin=recordpage |
| Permanent Link | https://scholars.cityu.edu.hk/en/publications/publication(62b9a135-df16-40f6-802e-dcec796686d7).html |
Abstract
To better address social concerns, many companies embrace CSR strategies that are believed to exert a profound influence on firm performance. However, limited research explores whether and how IT plays a role in various types of CSR initiatives. To shed light on this question, we posit how well the firms leverage CSR-related knowledge for value creation heavily depends on their IT-enabled absorptive capacities, which strongly enable knowledge-related processes. Drawing upon the theory of absorptive capacity, we further theorize distinct types of CSR initiatives need to be complemented by different IT-enabled absorptive capacities to enhance firm performance. To test our hypotheses, we have collected detailed archival panel data of the S&P 500 companies and mapped their IT-enabled absorptive capacities to specific IT applications. Our research will not only contribute to the ongoing debate on the business value of CSR by justifying IT-enabled capabilities as significant but long-neglected contingencies, it will also highlight the importance of strategic use of IT to create firm value.
Research Area(s)
- Absorptive capacity, Corporate social responsibility (CSR), IT business value, IT-enabled knowledge capability
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Citation Format(s)
Leveraging CSR-related knowledge for firm value: The role of IT-enabled absorptive capacities. / Xu, Junmin; Leung, Alvin; Yue, Wei Thoo et al.
ICIS 2020 Proceedings: Making Digital Inclusive: Blending the Local and the Global. Association for Information Systems, 2020. 1554 (International Conference on Information Systems, ICIS).
ICIS 2020 Proceedings: Making Digital Inclusive: Blending the Local and the Global. Association for Information Systems, 2020. 1554 (International Conference on Information Systems, ICIS).
Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works › RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication) › peer-review
