Carri Tolmie presents paper at Academy of International Business conference

Carri Tolmie, assistant professor of international business in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, presented her research at the annual meeting of the Academy of International Business Southeast USA Chapter. The Oct. 23-25 event was hosted by Florida International University and focused on sustainability, institutions and emerging markets.

Tolmie’s paper, titled “We are the Good Actors, You are What’s Wrong with the World: Viewing CSR through Diverse Cultural Backgrounds,” explores the concepts of psychic distance and corporate social responsibility from an international perspective. It was co-authored by Kyle Coble, Lindenwood University.

The paper abstract reads:

“Extending our understanding of the effects of perceived psychic distance, this study contributes to the literature on corporate social responsibility from an international perspective. Building off cultural identity theory, we conjecture that the greater the psychic distance between countries, the greater the disparity between individual’s perceptions of corporate social responsibility and corporate social irresponsibility. We conclude with implications for managers, in addition to limitations and avenues for future research.”

The Academy of International Business Southeast USA Chapter’s annual meeting centers on the presentation of the newest ideas in international business to an international audience of academic scholars and business practitioners. The conference is characterized by a strong developmental focus, providing participants with a supportive and collegial platform to discuss and develop ideas, and helping authors enhance their papers for publication.