Corporate social irresponsibility

Giulio Nardella

Chapter 19 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Business and Government, 2026, pp 105-109 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This entry explores the concept of corporate social irresponsibility (CSI), offering an overview of extant research, evolving definitions, and pathways for future research advancement. Corporate social irresponsibility, characterized by organizational (in)actions that harm stakeholders and/or violate ethical norms, has gained increasing attention as a counterpoint to corporate social responsibility (CSR). Drawing on a synthesis of existing studies, I examine how CSI is conceptualized, the theoretical underpinning of its investigation, and its implications for firms, stakeholders, and broader society. I emphasize a more nuanced definition of CSI that emphasizes its multidimensional nature, encompassing (in)actions that increasingly impact a global context. The entry concludes by identifying critical gaps in the literature and suggests directions for future research to deepen our understanding of CSI's antecedents, consequences, and potential mitigation. This work aims to advance management scholarship by fostering a more nuanced dialogue on the darker side of corporate behavior.

Keywords: Corporate social irresponsibility; CSI; Corporate social responsibility; CSR; Business Ethics; Wrongdoing; Misconduct; Dark side (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781035307777
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