Centre for Corporate Governance & Social Responsibility (CGSR)
University of Bath: Ian Tonks
University of Bristol: Paula Hill (PI)
Cardiff University: Jason Xiao
University of Exeter: Rajesh Tharyan
Background
Societal responsibilities of corporations and organisations are considered an integral part of corporate governance. Yet most prior research focuses on the alignment of the interests of managers and shareholders. CGSR will provide a forum for the holistic analysis of corporate governance. We will recognise the responsibility of corporations to stakeholders and society, and recommend the development of an appropriate regulatory framework which recognises this.
The mission of CGSR will be to investigate, analyse and recommend appropriate governance structures for private sector corporations, public sector institutions and third sector organisations. This is to ensure effective leadership and efficient management of resources but tempered by the obligations of social responsibility in a global environment.
Project Summary
The Initiator Award was used to fund three workshops to develop the research themes and research identity of CGSR and build links within the academic community. The workshops established a network of nearly 40 GW4 academics who were interested in CGSR and issues associated with corporate governance, regulation and social responsibility. The network set the research themes of the CGSR and identified a range of research projects within those themes which were taken forward by network members.
