Immigrant CEOs linked to significant reduction in corporate irresponsibility in their home countries

A recent study published in the Strategic Management Journal finds that appointing an immigrant CEO can dramatically reduce the incidence of corporate social irresponsibility (CSI) in their home countries. The research, led by Juan Bu, Associate Professor of International Business and Strategy at Indiana University Bloomington, highlights how a leader’s personal ties and social networks abroad can influence where—and how often—multinational enterprises (MNEs) engage in harmful practices such as environmental pollution or human rights violations.

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