Question 1

What problem does the article address about corporate governance and corporate social responsibility?

Accepted Answer

It addresses the lack of consensus on the nature of the relationship between CG and CSR and how that relationship manifests across different institutional contexts.

Question 2

How does the article analyze the CG–CSR relationship?

Accepted Answer

It uses the national business systems approach and a systematic review of 218 articles over 27 years, organizing the relationship along two strands: CSR as a function of CG and CG as a function of CSR.

Question 3

What new research agenda does the review propose?

Accepted Answer

It identifies key themes where CG–CSR research has lagged, highlights under-explored contexts, and outlines a comprehensive agenda to advance both theoretical and empirical research.