HCBE Faculty Articles

Director's Perspectives on the Meaning and Dimensions of Corporate Reputation

ORCID

Rusell Abratt0000-0002-5385-0936

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

South African Journal of Business Management

ISSN

2078-5585

Publication Date

9-2012

Abstract/Excerpt

The purpose of this research is to explore the perspectives of directors to determine how they define, perceive, value, build and manage corporate reputation. A qualitative research design was employed. In order to gauge director's perspectives, 12 semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with the directors of a multi-national company based in South Africa. The company operates in a highly regulated and competitive industry. The findings demonstrate that corporate reputation is indeed acknowledged as a key, intangible asset. Whilst the directors did not possess clear insight into building and managing corporate reputation, several key themes emerged. We report on their perceptions of the definitions, key dimensions and value ascribed to corporate reputation. By demonstrating the value that is associated with corporate reputation and by ascertaining that directors are indeed the appropriate custodians of corporate reputation, there will be better acceptance in introducing corporate reputation as a board room agenda item, that is well understood and implemented.

Volume

43

Issue

3

First Page

29

Last Page

39

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