How does corporate social responsibility avoid the incidence of corruption in international expansion?

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to identify factors in avoidance of corruption in international expansion.

Design/methodology/approach

Building on extensive literature, the paper includes three complexities, namely cultural, economic and regulation associated with corruption in an international context.

Findings

The paper highlights that corruption can be addressed by three types of complexities.

Practical implications

The findings of this study highlights the importance of corporate social responsibility for firms intend to expand internationally.

Originality/value

The paper is one of the first to highlight the effect of corporate social responsibility on corruption in an international context.

Citation

Khojastehpour, M. (2015), "How does corporate social responsibility avoid the incidence of corruption in international expansion?", European Business Review, Vol. 27 No. 3, pp. 334-342. https://doi.org/10.1108/EBR-01-2015-0002