Identifying the dimensions of philanthropic CSR in the FMCG sector: agenda for the sustainability of business
ISSN: 1472-0701
Article publication date: 13 December 2023
Issue publication date: 30 April 2024
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to use a multi-stage scale development process to identify the dimensions of philanthropic corporate social responsibility (PCSR) in India’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.
Design/methodology/approach
The authors conducted a study to develop a comprehensive, reliable and valid scale for measuring PCSR based on the customer perception of FMCG product manufacturers. This research adopted a comprehensive and detailed scale development process using multi-stage sampling for scale development. This final study was conducted on a sample of 402 respondents from the city of Jaipur, India.
Findings
The results have underlined the multi-dimensional aspect of PCSR; these dimensions are: altruism towards society, volunteering for local community development, generosity towards ecology, benevolent spirit and problem-solving charity.
Practical implications
This study gives valuable insights into philanthropic scale development in the FMCG sector that can immensely help domestic and international marketers to formulate CSR as a strategy. This research provides insights into a wide range of scales which can be base for future research studies that aim to explore different organizational settings.
Originality/value
PCSR and CSR are important for developing strategies for sustainable businesses across the globe. Dimensions of PCSR will be useful for practitioners and researchers in developing second-order constructs for future studies.
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Citation
Soni, V., Saxena, P., Moid, S., Saxena, A. and Mehta, M. (2024), "Identifying the dimensions of philanthropic CSR in the FMCG sector: agenda for the sustainability of business", Corporate Governance, Vol. 24 No. 3, pp. 682-700. https://doi.org/10.1108/CG-05-2023-0224
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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