The negative synergistic effect of internationalization and corporate social responsibility on US restaurant firms’ value performance

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2016

Publication Title

International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management

Volume

28

Issue

8

First page number:

1759

Last page number:

1777

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the current study is to investigate the possible existence of a synergistic effect of internationalization and corporate social responsibility (CSR) on a firm’s value performance. Design/methodology/approach: To empirically test the argument, this study analyzed data from 40 US-based publicly traded restaurant companies (251 observations) from 2000 to 2011 by performing a two-way fixed-effects model. Findings: This study’s findings support the hypothesis that when implemented simultaneously, internationalization and CSR have a negative synergistic impact on a restaurant firm’s value performance. Practical implications: Restaurant managers might need to inquire thoroughly into the timing and content of CSR investment strategies while entering into new international markets. Restaurant executives may additionally need to focus more on effective risk management than other issues (e.g. growth or reputation) when developing both internationalization and CSR strategies simultaneously. Originality/value: By suggesting and demonstrating a negative synergistic effect of internationalization and CSR on a firm’s value, this study presents new and unique insights into previous research regarding the combined effect of the two strategies. © 2016, © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.

Keywords

Corporate social responsibility; Internationalization; Negative synergistic effect; USA restaurants

Language

English

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