The effect of corporate governance, corporate social responsibility and information asymmetry on the value of Indonesian-listed firms

Annisa Abubakar Lahjie, Riccardo Natoli and Segu Zuhair

International Journal of Accounting & Information Management, 2023, vol. 31, issue 5, 785-807

Abstract: Purpose - This study aims to examine the influence of corporate governance (CG) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) on firm value while accounting for the impact of information asymmetry. Design/methodology/approach - This empirical analysis is based on 1,079 observations from 83 listed Indonesian firms for the period 2007–2019. The authors applied simultaneous equation models with ordinary least squares and two-stage least squares. Findings - The authors present empirical evidence of CG mechanisms that significantly contribute to low levels of CSR. Moreover, the authors identify a significant impact of information asymmetry on the relationship between CG, CSR and firm value. Research limitations/implications - The results show that information asymmetry, CG and CSR do not necessarily result in improved firm value across boards. Moreover, the employment of a nonlinear Cobb–Douglas-type function indicated diminishing marginal returns. Practical implications - The findings can help policymakers in developing countries in improving the monitoring and supervisory roles of CG mechanisms to provide more support to CSR, increasing regulatory pressures for improved CSR performance and reducing information asymmetry by adopting a standardized CSR reporting scheme. Social implications - The suggested implications can contribute to more sustainable practices among Indonesian-listed firms as well as improving relationships with consumers and stakeholders toward the practice of CSR. Originality/value - The adoption of a comprehensive CSR measurement tool to examine the value of CSR contributes to the extant literature, along with examining the impact of information asymmetry on the relationship between CG, CSR and firm value in a developing country context.

Keywords: Corporate governance; Corporate social responsibility; Information asymmetry; Firm value; Indonesia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1108/IJAIM-02-2023-0038

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