Measuring the Integration of Social and Environmental Missions in Hybrid Organizations

Edward N. Gamble (), Simon C. Parker () and Peter W. Moroz ()
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Edward N. Gamble: Montana State University
Simon C. Parker: Western University
Peter W. Moroz: Hill/Levene School of Business

Journal of Business Ethics, 2020, vol. 167, issue 2, No 8, 284 pages

Abstract: Abstract This paper introduces a new typology and associated measure of social and environmental mission integration (SEMI) by conceptually framing a feature of hybrid organizations—the degree of integration of their revenue model and social–environmental mission. The SEMI measure is illustrated using a hand-collected sample of 256 North American Certified B Corporations. We explore the heterogeneity of SEMI scores by identifying external-facing correlates and demonstrate non-congruence with Certified B Corporation’s audit results. Overall, our findings advance existing knowledge of these hybrid organizations and how they balance their social–environmental missions with their economic objectives.

Keywords: B Corps; Business models; Hybrid organizations; Social and environmental index; Typology; Voluntary audits (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1007/s10551-019-04146-3

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