Stakeholder Theory and Social Identity: Rethinking Stakeholder Identification

In this article, we propose an adaption to stakeholder theory whereby stakeholders are conceptualized on the basis of their social identity. We begin by offering a critical review of both traditional and more recent developments in stakeholder theory, focusing in particular on the way in which stake...

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Autori: Crane, Andrew (Autore) ; Ruebottom, Trish (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: Springer Science + Business Media B. V 2011
In: Journal of business ethics
Anno: 2011, Volume: 102, Fascicolo: 1, Pagine: 77-87
Altre parole chiave:B Corporate Responsibility
B Social Identity Theory
B Stakeholder Theory
B Identity salience
B Stakeholder identification and classification
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Riepilogo:In this article, we propose an adaption to stakeholder theory whereby stakeholders are conceptualized on the basis of their social identity. We begin by offering a critical review of both traditional and more recent developments in stakeholder theory, focusing in particular on the way in which stakeholder categories are identified. By identifying critical weaknesses in the existing approach, as well as important points of strength, we outline an alternative approach that refines our understanding of stakeholders in important ways. To do so, we draw on notions of social identity as the fundamental basis for group cohesion, mobilization, and action. A new form of cross-mapping as a basis for stakeholder identification is advanced and key research questions are set out.
ISSN:1573-0697
Comprende:Enthalten in: Journal of business ethics
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1007/s10551-011-1191-4