Technology-driven Evolution of the Corporate Social Responsibility Ecosystem

In the field of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability, a profound challenge emerges - the intersection of traditional practices with the relentless march of technology. Companies face a pressing dilemma as they navigate mandatory and voluntary CSR requirements, grapple with stakeholder demands, and strive for transparency in a digitally-driven era. The relationship between technology and CSR has become a pivotal concern, affecting compliance, monitoring, reporting, and ultimately, the very fabric of corporate reputation. This challenge calls for a nuanced understanding, and it is precisely this void that the book, Technology-Driven Evolution of the Corporate Social Responsibility Ecosystem, aims to fill. The central predicament lies in the dynamic evolution of CSR practices against the backdrop of technological advancements. As companies seek to balance mandatory and voluntary CSR initiatives, the landscape is fraught with complexities. Stakeholders, armed with technology, demand accountability, and transparency, pressuring companies to adapt swiftly. The challenge extends to the need for effective reporting, maintaining social legitimacy, and navigating the intricacies of CSR governance in a rapidly digitizing world. The traditional norms of CSR are being reshaped, requiring businesses to not only comprehend but also harness technology to align with societal expectations and environmental imperatives.

Kuldeep Singh is an Assistant Professor in the finance area at the School of Management, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara, Gujarat. India. He obtained his doctorate in Finance from the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad India, in 2022. He is skilled in Inferential statistics, Mediation-Moderation analysis, Structural Equation Modeling, Times Series Analysis, forecasting through regression modeling, PLS-SEM, Difference-in-Difference (DiD) analysis, Propensity Score Matching, Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM-MICMAC), Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), Systematic Literature Review and so on. He was awarded with the ‘Best Paper Award’ at 6th Management Doctoral Colloquium, IIT Kharagpur in 2020. He has published several research papers in reputed journals like Behavior and Information Technology (Taylor & Francis, ABDC-A), Information Technology & People (Emerald, ABDC-A), Singapore Economic Review (ABDC-B), Managerial and Decision Economics (Wiley, ABDC-B) and in various other reputed publishers such as Springer, Elsevier, and Sage.

Jitendra Yadav is an Assistant Professor in Marketing at Indian Institute of Management, Bodh Gaya, India. He also holds a position of Academic Editor at PLOS ONE. His research interests include consumer behaviour, social media analytics, information strategy and IT-enabled services, blockchain business applications, information technology, and operations management. He has been an active member of the academic community for many years, contributing both as an author and a reviewer. He has a number of articles published in reputable publications as well as contributions to multiple books. His work on these topics has been published in academic journals: Behavior & Information Technology (Taylor and Francis), Information Technology & People (Emerald), International Journal of Sports Marketing & Sponsorship (Emerald), and International Journal of Blockchains and Cryptocurrencies (Inderscience). He also holds a position of Editor in the International Journal of Blockchains and Cryptocurrencies, International Journal of E-Business Research, International Journal of Gaming and Computer-Mediated Simulations, International Journal of E-Adoption.

Rebecca Abraham is a Finance Professor at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship. She earned a doctorate in Business Administration-Finance from the U.S. International University in 1989. After teaching at the National University as an adjunct instructor in the Department of Management Science, Dr. Abraham joined the Farquhar Center of Nova Southeastern University in the Fall of 1989. She has taught courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels – in corporate finance, investments, portfolio theory, financial management, business strategy and policy, quantitative methods, micro-, and macroeconomics. In recognition of her service to students, she was honored with the first Farquhar Center Award for Teaching Excellence in 2000, and the Teacher of the Year Award from the Huizenga School in 2006. Dr. Abraham has published extensively. Her publications have appeared in the Review of Accounting and Finance, Journal of Economic Studies, Journal of Business and Leadership, International Journal of Finance, Journal of Psychology, Genetic, Social, and Psychology Monographs, and the Leadership and Organization Development Journal. She serves on the Editorial Review Board of Personality and Individual Differences. She authored a book chapter in the Advances in Business and Management Forecasting by Elsevier. Along with Dr. Robert Trippi, formerly of California State University-Long Beach, she pioneered a methodology for determining implicit interest rates in option prices. Her work has also appeared in the Conference Proceedings of the Decision Sciences Institute and the Association of Management.