Corporate social responsibility and irresponsibility: Effects on supply chain performance in the automotive industry under environmental turbulence

Abstract

This study examines the influence of CSR and CSiR on supply chain performance in the automotive sector, drawing data from a global sample of 730 automotive firms. Utilizing System GMM analysis, the research establishes significant impacts of both CSR and CSiR on supply chain performance. Notably, the study uncovers that the relationship between CSR and supply chain performance is modulated by the level of environmental turbulence. The findings emphasize the strategic importance of prioritizing CSR and minimizing CSiR for optimizing supply chain performance. Moreover, managers are advised to account for the contextual influence of environmental dynamics when devising CSR strategies. This study makes a valuable contribution by empirically substantiating the interconnected effects of CSR and CSiR on automotive supply chain performance while shedding light on the role of environmental factors as a moderating influence on CSR's impact.