• Journal of Information Technology Applications and Management
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.41-65
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• 2018

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities are important tool in corporate management strategies. However, the way that companies conduct CSR activities might bring different effect on consumers. The purpose of this study is to verify the effect of CSR fit (similarity between the firm's CSR activities and the firm's core products or technologies) on the consumers' evaluation on product performance. In addition to the main effects of CSR fit on perceived product performance, and we also examined how this effect changes when CSR information source and consumer expertise are involved as control variables. Study 1 of this research was conducted with US consumers and study 2 was with Chinese consumers. Experimental results show that consumers' perceive product performance is better when the fit between CSR activities and firm's core products or technologies is low than the fit is high. When CSR information sources are neutral sources, consumers perceive product performance to be better when the fit between the firm's CSR activities and the firm's core products or technologies is low than the fit is high. However when CSR information was delivered by company's source like nadvertisement, such difference disappears. This study also show that the higher the customer's expertise, the better the product performance was perceived for high-fit CSR activities. On the other hand, the lower the consumer's expertise, the better perceived product performance was perceived for low-fit CSR activities.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.104-112
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• 2019

본 연구는 기업지배구조와 CSR(Corporate Social Responsibility, 기업의 사회적 책임)적합성 간의 관계를 분석한 연구이다. 사회공헌활동의 CSR적합성을 결정하는 요인은 다양함에도 불구하고 아직 그에 관한 연구가 많이 진행되지 않았다. 따라서 본 연구는 기업지배구조가 CSR에 영향을 미치는 주요 요인 중 하나라는 선행연구 결과를 바탕으로 기업지배구조와 CSR적합성 간의 관계에 대해 알아보고자 하였다. 이를 위해 본 연구는 2009년부터 2012년까지의 전국경제인연합회 사회공헌백서 데이터와 동 기간 한국기업지배구조원이 평가한 기업지배구조 결과를 바탕으로 회귀분석을 진행하였다. 그 결과 기업지배구조와 CSR적합성 사이에는 유의한 부(-)의 관계 (${\beta}=-.023$, p<.05)가 존재한다는 것을 발견하였다. 또한 CSR적합성을 기능, 타겟, 규모적합성 요인으로 나누어 분석한 회귀분석을 통해 기능적합성과 타겟적합성은 기업지배구조와 유의한 부(-)의 관계(${\beta}=-.021$, p<.05; ${\beta}=-.016$, p<.1)를 가지나 규모적합성은 기업지배구조와 유의한 관계를 갖지 않음을 발견하였다(${\beta}=-.005$, p=.511). 본 연구는 기업지배구조와 CSR적합성과의 관계에 대해 실증 분석하여 그 이유에 대해 새로운 논의의 틀을 제공했다는 점에서 의의를 찾을 수 있다. 또한 CSR적합성의 다양한 유형에 따르는 상이한 의미가 있음을 발견하여 기업에서 CSR적합성을 활용한 전략을 수립할 때 그 목적에 맞는 체계적 접근이 필요하다는 실무적 시사점을 도출하였다.

• Human Ecology Research
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• 제59권3호
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• pp.419-432
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• 2021

To help korean fashion brands establish CSR activities in the chinese market in the future, this study investigated the influence of korean fashion brands' CSR fit with Chinese Consumers on Consumer Satisfaction and brand attitude, with the moderating effect of ethnocentrism. An online survey was conducted with 20-39 year-old consumers in China from April 18 to April 30, 2021. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS 24.0 and Amos 24.0. The results of this paper are as follows. First, environmental CSR fit had the greatest impact on consumer satisfaction, followed by financial CSR fit and social contribution CSR fit. Second, environmental CSR fit and social contribution CSR fit had positive effects on brand attitude, while financial CSR fit did not have a positive effect on brand attitude. Third, as customer satisfaction has a favorable effect on brand attitude, it can be inferred that the greater the satisfaction customers feel for a Korean fashion brand in China, the more positive the attitude they develop toward Korean brands. Fourth, there was no significant difference between groups that had a high and low degree of ethnocentrism, confirming that ethnocentrism does not have a moderating effect on consumer satisfaction. On the other hand, in the relationship between environmental and social contribution CSR fit and brand attitude, there was a greater impact in the low ethnocentrism group compared with the high ethnocentrism group, which verifies the moderating effect of ethnocentrism.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.7-14
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• 2017

Purpose - This study attempts to extend the research in responsible luxury by identifying contexts where Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can promote luxury brands' evaluation. It contributes to the literature on consumer responses to CSR, and to responsible luxury in particular and demonstrates how dispositional consensus and luxury-CSR information of luxury brands affects consumers' evaluation of brand. Research design, data, and methodology - An experiment was conducted to test the relationship between brand evaluation and responsible luxury brands' CSR information using collected data through a survey in a large university of South Korea. Study conditions were manipulated with various product types to analyze the relationship in different product domains. Results - When consensus regarding sincere and altruistic motive of companies for CSR activity is high, the perceived fit between luxury brand and the type of CSR has no effect on brand evaluation. But, in case of lower consensus regarding the benevolent company motives, higher fit enhances evaluation than lower fit. Conclusions - In using consensus as a guiding factor to choose the type of charity with favorably view, the level of irrespective fit can help luxury firms to enjoy the benefits of better image. In case of low consensus donating to charities that are closely related to the brands' product or area of business seems to be fruitful.

• Asia Marketing Journal
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.105-123
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• 2016

Do corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives lead to positive outcomes for companies? Although it is commonly accepted that CSR is a necessary component of modern marketing communication, the empirical evidence shows that that is not always the case. If CSR is sometimes not conducive to better marketing, it behooves firms to determine the right conditions that foster more effective CSR. It is in that vein that this study aims to add to the growing body of marketing and CSR literature through a series of experiments that examines the dynamics between prior attitude toward the company, the fit between the company and the CSR cause, and consumers' accessible thoughts. This study finds that the prior corporate reputation has an impact on how consumers evaluate the CSR activities of companies. Moreover, we show that the degree of accessible thoughts and their valence can change the moderating effect of the fit between the company and the CSR cause. This is because negative information is perceived as being more diagnostic than positive information in an evaluation situation. We demonstrate that companies that have lower prior public reputations can improve the evaluation of their CSR activities in two major ways: (1) by finding CSR causes that have a lower fit with their business, or (2) by providing information that allow consumers to access more positive thoughts about the CSR activity.

• 복식문화연구
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.644-660
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• 2015

The social responsibility of fashion companies has become a crucial factor considering company image and awareness. Businesses have thus increased their CSR activities. However, few studies have shown clear and consistent results regarding the effectiveness of CSR activities. Therefore, this study focuses on the evaluation of the direct effect of CSR on trust and corporate reputation including its moderation by consumer's perceived fit and motivation. A total of 284 completed questionnaires were obtained from adult consumers in the fashion market with promotional leaflets for CSR activities as stimuli. The results were as follows. First, the dimensions for CSR activities were categorized as follows: Social welfare responsibility, environment protection, economic responsibility, social regulation compliance, customer protection, and culture and arts support. Further social regulation compliance, and economic and social welfare responsibilities positively affected corporate trust and reputation. Second, the main effect of perceived CSR activities and fit on corporate trust and reputation was significant, and the interaction effects of the social welfare, environment protection, and culture and arts support of CSR activities and fit were significant. Finally, the interaction effect of perceived CSR activities and motivation on corporate trust and reputation was not significant, but the main effect was significant. Implications of how to manage and enhance the effectiveness of CSR activities are offered.

• 광고학연구
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• 제27권8호
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• pp.59-90
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• 2016

소비자는 시장에서 경제적 가치뿐만 아니라 사회적 가치에도 영향력을 행사하며 기업이 사회적 책임을 다하기를 요구하고 있다. 구체적으로 이런 사회적 분위기에 편승해 기업들은다양한 사회적 책임 활동(Corporate Social Responsibility:CSR)활동을 적극적으로 펼쳐가고 있다. 아울러 학계에서도 CSR활동의 효과에 관한 다양한 연구가 진행되어 왔다. 그 중에서도 CSR 활동과 브랜드 자산가치의 관계에 관한 연구들이 다수 진행되었는데, 이러한 연구의 대다수가개별브랜드 관점에서 CSR활동에 대한 소비자 반응에 초점을 맞추고 있는 게 사실이다. 하지만브랜드 매니지먼트 관점에서 볼 때, 대부분의 기업들이 다수의 브랜드를 관리하고 있는 상황을고려한다면 기업브랜드를 포함하여 살펴보는 것이 CSR활동의 효과를 좀 더 포괄적으로 이해하는데 도움이 될 것으로 보인다. 또한 브랜드 간 파급효과를 고려한 브랜드 운용의 필요성이 증가하고 있는 상황을 고려할 때, 다수의 브랜드를 보유한 기업이 CSR활동 전략을 수립할 때에도브랜드 간 파급효과를 고려해야 한다고 판단된다. 따라서 본 연구는 브랜드 계층구조에 따른 브랜드 운용과 CSR활동의 적합성 문제를 고려하였으며, CSR활동 적합성의 상대성을 반영한 2가지 CSR전략 유형의 효과를 살펴보았다. 연구 결과, 첫째 개별브랜드 중심 CSR전략과 기업브랜드 중심 CSR전략의 효과의 차이가 없었다. 특히 일부 개별브랜드의 경우에는 기업브랜드 중심 CSR전략이 오히려 더 큰 소비자의 태도 변화를 이끌어 냈다. 이를 토대로 기존의 CSR활동 관련 연구에서의 일반적 주장과 달리 브랜드 계층구조의 영향으로 적합성의 역할이 상대적으로 줄어들 수 있음을 유추해 볼 수 있다. 둘째, 동일한 기업브랜드에 속하는 하위 개별브랜드들 사이에서 CSR활동에 의한 파급효과가나타나, 명확한 브랜드 계층구조의 역할을 검증했다. 이를 통해 개별브랜드 중심 CSR전략과 기업브랜드 중심 CSR전략 모두 소비자의 브랜드에 대한 태도 변화를 유발하지만, 기업 전체적인측면에서 살펴본다면 브랜드 간 파급효과를 낳는 기업브랜드 중심 CSR전략이 더 효과적일 수있음을 밝혔다. 셋째, 개별브랜드들과 기업브랜드 간 연상의 강도를 달리하여 기업브랜드 중심CSR전략의 효과를 검증하였다. 그 결과 연상 강도에 따른 차이를 확인하여 기업브랜드 중심CSR전략의 효과는 기업브랜드를 통한 브랜드 간 연상의 파급효과에 기인함을 검증하였다. 본연구에서는 이러한 결과를 바탕으로 시사점을 논의하였다.

• 한국경영과학회지
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.155-170
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• 2015

This study examines whether CSR (corporate social responsibility) activities of the public sector affect on its corporate evaluation in their perspective of consumers. Both public and private sectors are being encouraged to conduct the CSR activities in the four dimensions of economic, legal, ethical, and philanthropic responsibility. While many previous studies have examined the relationship between CSR and corporate's business performance, these studies focus on the private companies, not the public sector. In this paper, we offer a consumer-side study about the effect of CSR on the corporate evaluation on the public sector. The purpose of this study is to understand the effect of fit of CSR activity, perceived engagement, and perceived authenticity on the consumer's corporate evaluation of the public sector. We conducted two quasi-experiments involving 223 respondents using the actual CSR cases of two Korean public sectors. As a result, consumer's perception of engagement and authenticity about the CSR of public sector affects the corporate evaluation in a positive way. The 3-way interaction effect among fit of CSR activity, perceived engagement, and perceived authenticity was significant in corporate evaluation. To achieve successful CSR of the public sector, the public organizations need to increase the communication with their consumers and to implement the strategic CSR activities which can improve the consumer's perception of authenticity about CSR.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제35권7호
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• pp.816-827
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• 2011

There is an increasingly fierce competition in the current fashion industry due to equalized technology, a shortened fashion cycle and changing lifestyle; however, it is not easy to map out successful marketing strategies that influence the outcome of business administration. This study discussed the importance of changing environments for the fashion industry and of CSR activities. The findings of the study were as follows. First, consumers who found the fashion company to perform more appropriate CSR activities rated its CSR activities more favorably. Second, consumers who considered the company's CSR activities more suitable for themselves viewed the CSR activities more favorably. Third, consumers who rated a fashion company's CSR activities more favorably showed a more favorable attitude to the company. Fourth, consumers who viewed a fashion company's CSR activities more favorably had a greater intention to recommend the company. Fifth, consumers who viewed a fashion company's CSR activities more favorably had a more buying intention for the company. Sixth, the consumers who took a more favorable attitude to a fashion company had a stronger recommendation intention for that fashion company. Seventh, the consumers who showed a more favorable attitude to a fashion company had a bigger buying intention. Eighth, the consumers who had a greater recommendation intention for a fashion company had an increased buying intention as well.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.767-780
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• 2021

The purpose of this research is to analyze the effect of financial elements (asset growth, liability growth, equity growth, revenue growth, and profit growth) on stock price performance and to analyze the growth of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) costs as a moderating effect. The technique analysis used is regression analysis. Samples in this analysis are manufacturing firms listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX) for the period 2014-2018. The use of regression models for hypothesis testing must fulfill several applicable assumptions such as Normality Test, Heteroscedasticity Test, Multicollinearity Test, Autocorrelation Test, Model Fit Test, Determination Coefficient Test, and Hypothesis Test. Data analysis used two research models, namely model 1 and model 2. Model 1 is without the moderating variable, and model 2 is with the moderating variable, that is, CSR cost growth. Based on the result of the regression analysis, it can be inferred that the asset, revenue, and profit growth have a positive impact on stock price results. Liabilities and equity growth do not affect stock price performance. Operating expense growth has a significant effect on price performance. CSR cost growth can moderate the effect of growth in financial statement elements on stock price performance but is not significant.