Dissertation
Double-edged discourse: the paradoxical impact of ESG terminology on corporate governance and risk scores
Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.), Drexel University
Jun 2024
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00010509
Abstract
This study examines the dual impact of CEO communications on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices within the corporate governance framework. Utilizing a mixed-method approach, it combines quantitative analysis of ESG performance metrics with qualitative textual analysis of CEO annual letters to shareholders to uncover how strategic discourse influences ESG outcomes. The research highlights that clear, consistent, and transparent CEO communications significantly enhance stakeholder perceptions, leading to improved ESG performance. Moreover, the study explores the paradoxical effects of ESG terminology on corporate governance and risk scores, providing nuanced insights into how CEO discourse can both positively and negatively impact stakeholder perceptions and corporate strategies. By bridging theoretical constructs with empirical evidence, this research offers a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between leadership communication, corporate governance, and ESG integration, thereby contributing valuable insights to the fields of corporate governance and sustainability.
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- Title
- Double-edged discourse
- Creators
- Jesus Bill Cuartas
- Contributors
- Lauren D'Innocenzo (Advisor)David Gefen (Advisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- x, 201 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Bennett S. LeBow College of Business; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 991021890210904721