Authentic Corporate Social Responsibility Based on Authentic Empowerment: An Exemplary Business Leadership Case

Authors

Pamala J. Dillon, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Robin M. Back, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Charles C. Manz, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Abstract

Authors Dillon, Back, and Manz examine the underpinnings of genuine or authentic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), noting the direct nexus between stakeholder empowerment and the socially-responsible actions of authentic leaders. Such an empowering leadership approach– involving structural, psychological, developmental, and financial components – is particularly exemplified by a family-owned (Back) wine and cheese company (Fairview Trust), situate in South Africa.

Recommended Citation

Dillon, Pamala J.; Back, Robin M.; and Manz, Charles C. (2014) "Authentic Corporate Social Responsibility Based on Authentic Empowerment: An Exemplary Business Leadership Case," The Journal of Values-Based Leadership: Vol. 7 : Iss. 1 , Article 7.
Available at: https://scholar.valpo.edu/jvbl/vol7/iss1/7