IS IT WORTHWHILE FOR ORGANIZATIONS TO HAVE SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES?

Knowing the employees’ perspective is essential for good human resource management. In this investigation we sought to determine whether the employees of Portuguese organizations perceive that management practices are aligned with corporate social responsibility (CSR), and whether these practices affect organizational performance. The methodological design we adopted in this study is characterized as being descriptive and quantitative. Multiple regression analysis reveals that the greatest positive impact on the perception of organizational performance for providing health and safety in the workplace was obtained by way of socially responsible, economic-financial management practices (β=0.327) and from the organization’s business strategies being aligned with social responsibility (β=0.277). Among the practices impacting the organization’s interaction and commitment to the community, we emphasize brand promotion strategies being aligned with CSR principles (β=0.305), and the organization’s business strategies being aligned with its social responsibility (β=0.266). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]