Connection between corporate diversification, CSR and firm performance in South Asia

Ruba Khalid Shira

Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences, 2023, vol. 41, issue 3, 1176-1188

Abstract: PurposeThe manufacturing sector plays an important role in any economy. The sector opts for diversification techniques and CSR initiatives in a competitive business environment for growth, survival and reputation. This study examined the impact of corporate diversification and CSR on the financial performance of South Asian manufacturing firms.Design/methodology/approachData is obtained from the financial statements of 350 listed South Asian manufacturing firms as well as the respective stock exchanges of these countries. The data for research analysis ranges from 2010 to 2020. Diversification is measured using product diversification and geographic diversification. CSR is quantified in terms of social contribution value. Accounting measurements (ROA and ROE) are also used to capture corporate performance. For hypothesis testing, the study also uses fixed effect panel regression, and for assessing the robustness of the findings, the two-step dynamic panel system-GMM regression approach is used.FindingsFindings of study indicate a positive impact of product and geographic diversification on financial performance measured with ROA. However, geographic diversification is insignificantly linked with ROA and ROE. Further, CSR positively impacts the performance of firms in South Asia with both performance measures.Originality/valueThe study has several policy implications based on the findings, including the need for the manufacturing sector to practice and implement appropriate diversification approaches and CSR initiatives to improve its financial performance and reputation.

Keywords: Corporate diversification; CSR; Firm performance; South Asia; Panel data (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1108/JEAS-07-2022-0164

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