Voluntary social reporting in three FTSE sectors: a comment on perception and legitimacy

Article Abstract:

Research of social and environmental reporting within Financial Times Stock Exchange companies from 1975 to 1997 shows that legitimacy theory is in some cases an explanation of corporate disclosure. Other factors, however, complicate this link and challenge the utility of performing studies on annual reports.

Corporate social responsibility, Disclosure of information

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God's fund managers: a critical study of stock market investment practices of the Church of England and UK Methodists

Article Abstract:

The article explores the potential role of the church in fostering social change, focusing on ethically responsible investment. Discussion challenges the guardian-advocate dichotomy and the conventional divide between the sacred and the secular.

Financial management, Company investment, Influence, Religious aspects, Socially responsible investments, Church of England, Accounting procedures, Methodist Church (England)

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Private social, ethical and environmental disclosure

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Views of international investors on sufficiency of information provided by British companies about social activity, ethical management, and environmental compliance, for investors to plan their investments, are presented.

Strategy & planning, Government domestic functions, Management Development, Analysis, Planning, Management, Environmental aspects, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Environmental policy, Investors, Corporation reports, Company reports, Company business planning

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