How and Why? A Review of Corporate Political Activity Predictors and Actions

In this review, we provide a framework for understanding both the predictors and approaches of CPA that firms undertake to achieve their objectives. We identify the predictors of CPA and classify them into two distinct categories: internal and external. In addition, we suggest that CPA approaches wi...

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Published inGroup & organization management Vol. 47; no. 2; pp. 440 - 484
Main Authors Brown, Lee Warren, Rasheed, Abdul A., Bell, R. Greg
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.04.2022
SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
Subjects
Legislation
Political participation
predictors
regulation
corporate political activity
lobbying
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Summary:In this review, we provide a framework for understanding both the predictors and approaches of CPA that firms undertake to achieve their objectives. We identify the predictors of CPA and classify them into two distinct categories: internal and external. In addition, we suggest that CPA approaches will vary depending on the firm’s goal to either manage or mitigate regulation and legislation as compared to attempting to pass new bills into law. We conclude by suggesting several future CPA research directions for management scholars.
ISSN:1059-6011
1552-3993
DOI:10.1177/10596011221085200