Translating CSR into Managerial Behavior: Determinants of Charitable Donation (original) (raw)

The research explores the micro foundations of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), focusing on how departmental managers in a supermarket chain interpret and enact CSR policies related to food donation. Through a longitudinal study, the paper identifies determinants influencing managers' charitable behavior, particularly emphasizing the role of Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) quality and perceived clarity of donation goals. Findings indicate that higher valence attributed to donations by managers, influenced by their relationship with store managers, increases the level of actual food donations.