National Culture and Corporate Social Responsibility

Abstract Objective: To determine whether national cultural dimensions influence a company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CRS) performance. Theoretical Framework: Hofstede’s and Stakeholder Theory were used as theoretical bases for the study. Methodology: The study uses multiple linear regression method to analyze data from sample of 4,598 companies 41 countries. collected CSRHub, Geert Hofstede, Transparency International, Thomson Reuters websites. Results: findings indicate country’s business CRS activities. More specifically, based in countries with cultures that feature (i) high power distance, (ii) individualism, (iii) more femininity, (iv) low uncertainty avoidance, (v) long-term orientation exhibit higher Practical & Implications Research: Prior knowledge expected engagement according culture could contribute formulating corporate strategies expand activities other than one its origin. This would ensure stakeholders’ expectations are met improve competitiveness domestic market. Contributions: country may stakeholders interested practices.