Lagom är bäst!: Understanding the interrelation between national culture and corporate social responsibility. The case of Sweden

Abstract

This paper reflects upon how national culture influences on Corporate Social

Responsibility practices. For this purpose, the metaphor of “organization

as culture” was used as theoretical framework, and Sweden as case study by

identifying elements from its history and language which have contributed

to the acceptance and reinterpretation of CRS concept in the country.

In conclusion, the paper presents the “socially responsible” condition as ambiguous

and contextual, emphasizing on national culture as a variable which

cannot be underestimated in the analysis of CSR initiatives.