Pension fund engagement as sustainability driver: a shakeholder-theory-based legitimation as sustainable pension fund engagement in a Swiss context
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| adam_text | TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF FIGURES XVII
LIST OF TABLES XIX
1. Introduction 1
1.1. Research problem definition 2
1.1.1. Roles of pension funds 2
1.1.2. Interaction of pension funds 5
1.1.3. Responsibilities of pension funds 10
1.1.4. Trends influencing pension fund engagement 14
1.1.5. Formulation of the research problem 20
1.2. Research question 21
1.2.1. Theoretical, empirical and practical contribution 22
1.2.1.1. Theoretical contribution 23
1.2.1.2. Empirical contribution 23
1.2.1.3. Practical contribution 23
1.2.2. Relevant components of the research question 24
1.2.2.1. Pension funds 24
1.2.2.2. Corporate governance understanding 27
1.2.2.3. Sustainability concerns as societal interests 29
1.3. Research objective 36
1.4. Course of the thesis 37
2. Stakeholder theory in context 41
2.1. Stakeholder theory 41
2.1.1. Foundations and origins of stakeholder theory 41
2.1.2. Stakeholder theory in the corporate governance context 42
2.2. Stakeholder theory taxonomy 44
2.3. Normative stakeholder theory 48
2.3.1. Introduction 48
2.3.2. Main tenets 49
2.3.3. Categorization attempts 52
2.3.3.1. Hendry s theoretical screen 53
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2.3.3.2. Kaler s qualification attempt 55
2.3.3.3. Bishop s categorization criteria 57
2.3.3.4. Criteria appraisal 60
2.3.4. Criteria specification 61
2.3.5. Narrow screen and approach selection 66
3. Legitimation aspect 75
3.1. Perspectives on legitimation and legitimacy 75
3.2. Phillips fairness approach 76
3.2.1. Fairness conditions for cooperative schemes 77
3.2.2. Contribution to framework 83
3.3. Calton s voice approach 84
3.3.1. Collaborative governance 84
3.3.2. Legitimising discourse 86
3.3.3. Stakeholder enabling 89
3.3.4. Contribution to framework 92
3.4. Summary and core conclusions 93
4. Identification aspect 99
4.1. Perspectives on identification 99
4.2. Theoretical positioning 103
4.3. Phillips fairness approach 107
4.3.1. Contribution to framework Ill
4.4. Calton s voice approach 113
4.4.1. Contribution to framework 117
4.5. Summary and core conclusions 120
5. Critical management theory aspect 125
5.1. Introduction to critical management theory and critical theory 125
5.1.1. Thematic integration 128
5.2. Critical theory foundations 129
5.2.1. Critical theory as social theory 130
5.2.2. Critical theory as a scientific research perspective 131
5.2.3. Critical theory and Habermas 133
5.3. Critical management theory and normative stakeholder theory 136
5.3.1. Phillips fairness approach 138
Table of contents XI
5.3.1.1. Critical management theory link 138
5.3.1.2. Habermasian link 139
5.3.1.3. Contribution to the framework 140
5.3.2. Calton s voice approach 141
5.3.2.1. Critical management theory link 141
5.3.2.2. Habermasian link 143
5.3.2.3. Contribution to the framework 144
5.4. Main conclusions 145
6. Framework 151
6.1. Normativity of sustainable pension fund engagement 151
6.1.1. Legitimation aspect 152
6.1.2. Identification aspect 154
6.1.3. Critical management theory aspect 155
6.2. Dimensions of sustainable pension fund engagement 157
6.2.1. Corporate level 158
6.2.2. Institutional level 159
6.2.3. Societal level 160
6.3. Framework constitution 161
6.4. Proposition development 163
6.4.1. Corporate governance understanding 164
6.4.2. Normative stakeholder theory 165
6.4.3. Sustainable business development 167
6.4.4. Pension fund engagement 169
7. Methodology 175
7.1. Meta theoretical foundations 175
7.1.1. Paradigm incommensurability and overlap 179
7.1.2. Single paradigm approach 182
7.1.3. Multi paradigm approach 186
7.1.4. Conclusions 191
12. Methodological foundations 192
7.2.1. Research Design 193
7.2.2. Case study research 196
7.2.2.1. Type 196
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7.2.2.2. Design 197
7.2.2.3. Critique and misunderstandings 199
7.2.2.4. Conclusion 201
7.2.3. Grounded theory 202
7.2.4. Objective hermeneutics 206
7.3. Data collection 207
7.3.1. Sampling 209
7.3.1.1. Theoretical sampling 209
7.3.1.2. Selection and composition 210
7.3.2. Interviewing 213
7.3.2.1. Main categorization 213
7.3.2.2. Development of interview guidelines 217
7.4. Quality principles 218
7.4.1. Perspectives of quality in qualitative research 218
7.4.2. Validity and reliability 219
7.4.3. Triangulation 221
7.5. Data analysis and theory building 223
7.5.1. Atlas.ti 223
7.5.2. Procedural steps 225
7.6. Framework integration 227
8. Case study and expert analysis 231
8.1. Case studies description 231
8.1.1. Swiss Re pension fund 234
8.1.2. PKZH 236
8.1.3. Expert level 239
8.2. Narrative fields 241
8.2.1. Corporate governance understanding 242
8.2.1.1. Swiss Re Pension Fund 243
8.2.1.2. PKZH 246
8.2.1.3. Cross case evaluation 248
8.2.1.4. Expert view. 249
8.2.2. Roles of pension funds 252
8.2.2.1. Swiss Re Pension Fund 253
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8.2.2.2. PKZH 255
8.2.2.3. Cross case evaluation 257
8.2.2.4. Expert view 258
8.2.3. Responsibility and behaviour of pension funds 261
8.2.3.1. Swiss Re Pension Fund 261
8.2.3.2. PKZH 264
8.2.3.3. Cross case evaluation 267
8.2.3.4. Expert view 268
8.2.4. Foundations of sustainable engagement 270
8.2.4.1. Swiss Re Pension Fund 271
8.2.4.2. PKZH 274
8.2.4.3. Cross case evaluation 276
8.2.4.4. Expert view 277
8.2.5. Stakeholder identification 280
8.2.5.1. Swiss Re Pension Fund 281
8.2.5.2. PKZH 283
8.2.5.3. Cross case evaluation 286
8.2.5.4. Expert view 287
8.2.6. Stakeholder interests 289
8.2.6.1. Swiss Re Pension Fund 290
8.2.6.2. PKZH 292
8.2.6.3. Cross case evaluation 295
8.2.6.4. Expert view 296
8.2.7. Attitudes to sustainable development concerns 298
8.2.7.1. Swiss Re Pension Fund 298
8.2.7.2. PKZH 300
8.2.7.3. Cross case evaluation 303
8.2.7.4. Expert view 304
8.2.8. SRI perception 306
8.2.8.1. Swiss Re Pension Fund 306
8.2.8.2. PKZH 308
8.2.8.3. Cross case evaluation 310
8.2.8.4. Expert view. 311
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8.2.9. Triggers for sustainable engagement 314
8.2.9.1. Swiss Re Pension Fund 314
8.2.9.2. PKZH 317
8.2.9.3. Cross case evaluation 319
8.2.9.4. Expert view 320
8.2.10. Barriers to sustainable engagement 323
8.2.10.1. Swiss Re Pension Fund 324
8.2.10.2. PKZH 326
8.2.10.3. Cross case evaluation 328
8.2.10.4. Expert view 329
8.2.11. Engagement practices and processes 333
8.2.11.1. Swiss Re Pension Fund 333
8.2.11.2. PKZH 335
8.2.11.3. Cross case evaluation 337
8.2.11.4. Expert view 337
8.3. Core narrative 340
8.3.1. Swiss Re Pension Fund 340
8.3.2. PKZH 343
8.3.3. Expert view 346
8.3.4. Cross case evaluation and expert reflection 348
9. Data analysis and interpretation 353
9.1. Swiss Re Pension Fund 353
9.1.1. Corporate level of analysis 353
9.1.1.1. Legitimation aspect 353
9.1.1.2. Identification aspect 356
9.1.2. Institutional level of analysis 358
9.1.2.1. Legitimation aspect 358
9.1.2.2. Identification aspect 360
9.1.3. Remarks on the societal level of analysis 362
9.2. PKZH 363
9.2.1. Corporate level of analysis 363
9.2.1.1. Legitimation aspect 363
9.2.1.2. Identification aspect 365
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9.2.2. Institutional level of analysis 367
9.2.2.1. Legitimation aspect 367
9.2.2.2. Identification aspect 369
9.2.3. Remarks on the societal level of analysis 371
9.3. Expert view 372
9.3.1. Corporate level of analysis 372
9.3.1.1. Legitimation aspect 372
9.3.1.2. Identification aspect 374
9.3.2. Institutional level of analysis 376
9.3.2.1. Legitimation aspect 576
9.3.2.2. Identification aspect 378
9.3.3. Remarks on the societal level of analysis 380
9.4. Proposition reshaping 380
10. Conclusions, limitations and outlook 391
10.1. Main conclusions 391
10.2. Theoretical implications 394
10.3. Practical implications 398
10.4. Research limitations 402
10.5. Research outlook and final words 404
References 407
ANNEX A: EXCURSUS ON INVESTOR ENGAGEMENT 443
ANNEX B: INTERVIEW GUIDELINES 449
ANNEX C: INTERVIEW PARTNERS 451
ANNEX D: NORMATIVE CATEGORIZATION 453
ANNEX E: FREQUENCIES 471
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Roles of pension funds 5
Figure 2: Key stakeholder map 7
Figure 3: Pension fund interaction 9
Figure 4: Pension fund responsibilities 11
Figure 5: Multiple responsibility consideration 14
Figure 6: Stages of capitalism 17
Figure 7: Dimension of the research problem 21
Figure 8: Swiss social security system 26
Figure 9: Course of the thesis 37
Figure 10: Relevant areas of stakeholder theory 48
Figure 11: Categorization of normative stakeholder theories 56
Figure 12: Major ethical theories 63
Figure 13: Conceptual formation of the fairness approach 79
Figure 14: Creation of meaning in stakeholder dialogues 91
Figure 15: Legitimation connected 95
Figure 16: Stakeholder typology 101
Figure 17: Theoretical positioning 107
Figure 18: Phillips basic stakeholder map 111
Figure 19: Basic pension funds stakeholder diagram 113
Figure 20: Analytic distinctions 132
Figure 21: Calton s voice approach and critical theory 143
Figure 22: Theoretical framework pillars 157
Figure 23: Units of analysis 161
Figure 24: Framework constitution 162
Figure 25: Narrative areas 164
Figure 26: Four major paradigms 178
Figure 27: Sociological schools of thought 184
Figure 28: Interpretative / radical humanist transition zone 188
Figure 29: Vertical dimensions of theory building 194
Figure 30: Circular methodology for framework and theory building 196
Figure 31: Case study design 198
Figure 32: Empirical research boundaries 212
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Figure 33: Three dimensional categorization of interviewing 214
Figure 34: Theory linked questioning 218
Figure 35: Coding procedures 227
Figure 36: Main pension fund processes 233
Figure 37: Experts network view 241
Figure 38: Narrative fields 242
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Stakeholder perspective in pension fund strategy 28
Table 2: Normative stakeholder theory classification 54
Table 3: Categorization criteria for business ethics theories 59
Table 4: Narrow selection of normative stakeholder theory approaches 69
Table 5: Beliefs of inquiry paradigms 176
Table 6: Paradigm differences in theory building 187
Table 7: Transitional theory building steps 191
Table 8: Misunderstanding about case study research 201
Table 9: Grounded theory analysis process 205
Table 10: Main classes of interviews 215
Table 11: Validity and reliability 221
Table 12: Key data Swiss Re pension fund 235
Table 13: Key data Pension Fund of the City of Zurich 237
Table 14: Core narrative Swiss Re pension fund 342
Table 15: Core narrative PKZH 345
Table 17: Core narrative experts 348
Table 16: Cross case evaluation and expert reflection 350
Table 17: Key findings Swiss Re (corporate level/legitimation aspect) 355
Table 18: Key findings Swiss Re (corporate level/identification aspect) 357
Table 19: Key findings Swiss Re (institutional level/legitimation aspect) 359
Table 20: Key findings Swiss Re (institutional level/identification aspect) 361
Table 21: Key findings PKZH (corporate level/legitimation aspect) 364
Table 22: Key findings PKZH (corporate level/identification aspect) 366
Table 23: Key findings PKZH (institutional level/legitimation aspect) 368
Table 24: Key findings PKZH (institutional level/identification aspect) 370
Table 25: Key findings experts (corporate level/legitimation aspect) 373
Table 26: Key findings experts (corporate level/identification aspect) 375
Table 27: Key findings experts (institutional level/legitimation aspect) 377
Table 28: Key findings experts (institutional level/identification aspect) 379
Table 29: Reshaped propositions (corporate level/legitimation aspect) 382
Table 30: Reshaped propositions (corporate level/identification aspect) 384
Table 31: Reshaped propositions (institutional level/legitimation aspect) 386
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Table 32: Reshaped propositions (institutional level/identification aspect) 388
Table 33: Stages of institutional shareholder engagement 446
Table 34: Corporate governance understanding 471
Table 35: Roles of pension funds 472
Table 36: Responsibility and behaviour of pension funds 473
Table 37: Stakeholder identification 474
Table 38: Stakeholder interests 475
Table 39: Attitudes to sustainable development 476
Table 40: SRI perception 477
Table 41: Triggers for sustainable pension fund engagement 478
Table 42: Barriers to sustainable pension fund engagement 479
Table 43: Foundations of sustainable pension fund engagement 480
Table 44: Engagement practices and processes 481
Table 45: Grounded super categories 482
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF FIGURES XVII
LIST OF TABLES XIX
1. Introduction 1
1.1. Research problem definition 2
1.1.1. Roles of pension funds 2
1.1.2. Interaction of pension funds 5
1.1.3. Responsibilities of pension funds 10
1.1.4. Trends influencing pension fund engagement 14
1.1.5. Formulation of the research problem 20
1.2. Research question 21
1.2.1. Theoretical, empirical and practical contribution 22
1.2.1.1. Theoretical contribution 23
1.2.1.2. Empirical contribution 23
1.2.1.3. Practical contribution 23
1.2.2. Relevant components of the research question 24
1.2.2.1. Pension funds 24
1.2.2.2. Corporate governance understanding 27
1.2.2.3. Sustainability concerns as societal interests 29
1.3. Research objective 36
1.4. Course of the thesis 37
2. Stakeholder theory in context 41
2.1. Stakeholder theory 41
2.1.1. Foundations and origins of stakeholder theory 41
2.1.2. Stakeholder theory in the corporate governance context 42
2.2. Stakeholder theory taxonomy 44
2.3. Normative stakeholder theory 48
2.3.1. Introduction 48
2.3.2. Main tenets 49
2.3.3. Categorization attempts 52
2.3.3.1. Hendry's theoretical screen 53
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2.3.3.2. Kaler's qualification attempt 55
2.3.3.3. Bishop's categorization criteria 57
2.3.3.4. Criteria appraisal 60
2.3.4. Criteria specification 61
2.3.5. Narrow screen and approach selection 66
3. Legitimation aspect 75
3.1. Perspectives on legitimation and legitimacy 75
3.2. Phillips' fairness approach 76
3.2.1. Fairness conditions for cooperative schemes 77
3.2.2. Contribution to framework 83
3.3. Calton's voice approach 84
3.3.1. Collaborative governance 84
3.3.2. Legitimising discourse 86
3.3.3. Stakeholder enabling 89
3.3.4. Contribution to framework 92
3.4. Summary and core conclusions 93
4. Identification aspect 99
4.1. Perspectives on identification 99
4.2. Theoretical positioning 103
4.3. Phillips' fairness approach 107
4.3.1. Contribution to framework Ill
4.4. Calton's voice approach 113
4.4.1. Contribution to framework 117
4.5. Summary and core conclusions 120
5. Critical management theory aspect 125
5.1. Introduction to critical management theory and critical theory 125
5.1.1. Thematic integration 128
5.2. Critical theory foundations 129
5.2.1. Critical theory as social theory 130
5.2.2. Critical theory as a scientific research perspective 131
5.2.3. Critical theory and Habermas 133
5.3. Critical management theory and normative stakeholder theory 136
5.3.1. Phillips' fairness approach 138
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5.3.1.1. Critical management theory link 138
5.3.1.2. Habermasian link 139
5.3.1.3. Contribution to the framework 140
5.3.2. Calton's voice approach 141
5.3.2.1. Critical management theory link 141
5.3.2.2. Habermasian link 143
5.3.2.3. Contribution to the framework 144
5.4. Main conclusions 145
6. Framework 151
6.1. Normativity of sustainable pension fund engagement 151
6.1.1. Legitimation aspect 152
6.1.2. Identification aspect 154
6.1.3. Critical management theory aspect 155
6.2. Dimensions of sustainable pension fund engagement 157
6.2.1. Corporate level 158
6.2.2. Institutional level 159
6.2.3. Societal level 160
6.3. Framework constitution 161
6.4. Proposition development 163
6.4.1. Corporate governance understanding 164
6.4.2. Normative stakeholder theory 165
6.4.3. Sustainable business development 167
6.4.4. Pension fund engagement 169
7. Methodology 175
7.1. Meta theoretical foundations 175
7.1.1. Paradigm incommensurability and overlap 179
7.1.2. Single paradigm approach 182
7.1.3. Multi paradigm approach 186
7.1.4. Conclusions 191
12. Methodological foundations 192
7.2.1. Research Design 193
7.2.2. Case study research 196
7.2.2.1. Type 196
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7.2.2.2. Design 197
7.2.2.3. Critique and misunderstandings 199
7.2.2.4. Conclusion 201
7.2.3. Grounded theory 202
7.2.4. Objective hermeneutics 206
7.3. Data collection 207
7.3.1. Sampling 209
7.3.1.1. Theoretical sampling 209
7.3.1.2. Selection and composition 210
7.3.2. Interviewing 213
7.3.2.1. Main categorization 213
7.3.2.2. Development of interview guidelines 217
7.4. Quality principles 218
7.4.1. Perspectives of quality in qualitative research 218
7.4.2. Validity and reliability 219
7.4.3. Triangulation 221
7.5. Data analysis and theory building 223
7.5.1. Atlas.ti 223
7.5.2. Procedural steps 225
7.6. Framework integration 227
8. Case study and expert analysis 231
8.1. Case studies description 231
8.1.1. Swiss Re pension fund 234
8.1.2. PKZH 236
8.1.3. Expert level 239
8.2. Narrative fields 241
8.2.1. Corporate governance understanding 242
8.2.1.1. Swiss Re Pension Fund 243
8.2.1.2. PKZH 246
8.2.1.3. Cross case evaluation 248
8.2.1.4. Expert view. 249
8.2.2. Roles of pension funds 252
8.2.2.1. Swiss Re Pension Fund 253
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8.2.2.2. PKZH 255
8.2.2.3. Cross case evaluation 257
8.2.2.4. Expert view 258
8.2.3. Responsibility and behaviour of pension funds 261
8.2.3.1. Swiss Re Pension Fund 261
8.2.3.2. PKZH 264
8.2.3.3. Cross case evaluation 267
8.2.3.4. Expert view 268
8.2.4. Foundations of sustainable engagement 270
8.2.4.1. Swiss Re Pension Fund 271
8.2.4.2. PKZH 274
8.2.4.3. Cross case evaluation 276
8.2.4.4. Expert view 277
8.2.5. Stakeholder identification 280
8.2.5.1. Swiss Re Pension Fund 281
8.2.5.2. PKZH 283
8.2.5.3. Cross case evaluation 286
8.2.5.4. Expert view 287
8.2.6. Stakeholder interests 289
8.2.6.1. Swiss Re Pension Fund 290
8.2.6.2. PKZH 292
8.2.6.3. Cross case evaluation 295
8.2.6.4. Expert view 296
8.2.7. Attitudes to sustainable development concerns 298
8.2.7.1. Swiss Re Pension Fund 298
8.2.7.2. PKZH 300
8.2.7.3. Cross case evaluation 303
8.2.7.4. Expert view 304
8.2.8. SRI perception 306
8.2.8.1. Swiss Re Pension Fund 306
8.2.8.2. PKZH 308
8.2.8.3. Cross case evaluation 310
8.2.8.4. Expert view. 311
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8.2.9. Triggers for sustainable engagement 314
8.2.9.1. Swiss Re Pension Fund 314
8.2.9.2. PKZH 317
8.2.9.3. Cross case evaluation 319
8.2.9.4. Expert view 320
8.2.10. Barriers to sustainable engagement 323
8.2.10.1. Swiss Re Pension Fund 324
8.2.10.2. PKZH 326
8.2.10.3. Cross case evaluation 328
8.2.10.4. Expert view 329
8.2.11. Engagement practices and processes 333
8.2.11.1. Swiss Re Pension Fund 333
8.2.11.2. PKZH 335
8.2.11.3. Cross case evaluation 337
8.2.11.4. Expert view 337
8.3. Core narrative 340
8.3.1. Swiss Re Pension Fund 340
8.3.2. PKZH 343
8.3.3. Expert view 346
8.3.4. Cross case evaluation and expert reflection 348
9. Data analysis and interpretation 353
9.1. Swiss Re Pension Fund 353
9.1.1. Corporate level of analysis 353
9.1.1.1. Legitimation aspect 353
9.1.1.2. Identification aspect 356
9.1.2. Institutional level of analysis 358
9.1.2.1. Legitimation aspect 358
9.1.2.2. Identification aspect 360
9.1.3. Remarks on the societal level of analysis 362
9.2. PKZH 363
9.2.1. Corporate level of analysis 363
9.2.1.1. Legitimation aspect 363
9.2.1.2. Identification aspect 365
Table of contents XV
9.2.2. Institutional level of analysis 367
9.2.2.1. Legitimation aspect 367
9.2.2.2. Identification aspect 369
9.2.3. Remarks on the societal level of analysis 371
9.3. Expert view 372
9.3.1. Corporate level of analysis 372
9.3.1.1. Legitimation aspect 372
9.3.1.2. Identification aspect 374
9.3.2. Institutional level of analysis 376
9.3.2.1. Legitimation aspect 576
9.3.2.2. Identification aspect 378
9.3.3. Remarks on the societal level of analysis 380
9.4. Proposition reshaping 380
10. Conclusions, limitations and outlook 391
10.1. Main conclusions 391
10.2. Theoretical implications 394
10.3. Practical implications 398
10.4. Research limitations 402
10.5. Research outlook and final words 404
References 407
ANNEX A: EXCURSUS ON INVESTOR ENGAGEMENT 443
ANNEX B: INTERVIEW GUIDELINES 449
ANNEX C: INTERVIEW PARTNERS 451
ANNEX D: NORMATIVE CATEGORIZATION 453
ANNEX E: FREQUENCIES 471
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Roles of pension funds 5
Figure 2: Key stakeholder map 7
Figure 3: Pension fund interaction 9
Figure 4: Pension fund responsibilities 11
Figure 5: Multiple responsibility consideration 14
Figure 6: Stages of capitalism 17
Figure 7: Dimension of the research problem 21
Figure 8: Swiss social security system 26
Figure 9: Course of the thesis 37
Figure 10: Relevant areas of stakeholder theory 48
Figure 11: Categorization of normative stakeholder theories 56
Figure 12: Major ethical theories 63
Figure 13: Conceptual formation of the fairness approach 79
Figure 14: Creation of meaning in stakeholder dialogues 91
Figure 15: Legitimation connected 95
Figure 16: Stakeholder typology 101
Figure 17: Theoretical positioning 107
Figure 18: Phillips' basic stakeholder map 111
Figure 19: Basic pension funds stakeholder diagram 113
Figure 20: Analytic distinctions 132
Figure 21: Calton's voice approach and critical theory 143
Figure 22: Theoretical framework pillars 157
Figure 23: Units of analysis 161
Figure 24: Framework constitution 162
Figure 25: Narrative areas 164
Figure 26: Four major paradigms 178
Figure 27: Sociological schools of thought 184
Figure 28: Interpretative / radical humanist transition zone 188
Figure 29: Vertical dimensions of theory building 194
Figure 30: Circular methodology for framework and theory building 196
Figure 31: Case study design 198
Figure 32: Empirical research boundaries 212
XVIII List of Figures
Figure 33: Three dimensional categorization of interviewing 214
Figure 34: Theory linked questioning 218
Figure 35: Coding procedures 227
Figure 36: Main pension fund processes 233
Figure 37: Experts' network view 241
Figure 38: Narrative fields 242
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Stakeholder perspective in pension fund strategy 28
Table 2: Normative stakeholder theory classification 54
Table 3: Categorization criteria for business ethics theories 59
Table 4: Narrow selection of normative stakeholder theory approaches 69
Table 5: Beliefs of inquiry paradigms 176
Table 6: Paradigm differences in theory building 187
Table 7: Transitional theory building steps 191
Table 8: Misunderstanding about case study research 201
Table 9: Grounded theory analysis process 205
Table 10: Main classes of interviews 215
Table 11: Validity and reliability 221
Table 12: Key data Swiss Re pension fund 235
Table 13: Key data Pension Fund of the City of Zurich 237
Table 14: Core narrative Swiss Re pension fund 342
Table 15: Core narrative PKZH 345
Table 17: Core narrative experts 348
Table 16: Cross case evaluation and expert reflection 350
Table 17: Key findings Swiss Re (corporate level/legitimation aspect) 355
Table 18: Key findings Swiss Re (corporate level/identification aspect) 357
Table 19: Key findings Swiss Re (institutional level/legitimation aspect) 359
Table 20: Key findings Swiss Re (institutional level/identification aspect) 361
Table 21: Key findings PKZH (corporate level/legitimation aspect) 364
Table 22: Key findings PKZH (corporate level/identification aspect) 366
Table 23: Key findings PKZH (institutional level/legitimation aspect) 368
Table 24: Key findings PKZH (institutional level/identification aspect) 370
Table 25: Key findings experts (corporate level/legitimation aspect) 373
Table 26: Key findings experts (corporate level/identification aspect) 375
Table 27: Key findings experts (institutional level/legitimation aspect) 377
Table 28: Key findings experts (institutional level/identification aspect) 379
Table 29: Reshaped propositions (corporate level/legitimation aspect) 382
Table 30: Reshaped propositions (corporate level/identification aspect) 384
Table 31: Reshaped propositions (institutional level/legitimation aspect) 386
XX List of Tables
Table 32: Reshaped propositions (institutional level/identification aspect) 388
Table 33: Stages of institutional shareholder engagement 446
Table 34: Corporate governance understanding 471
Table 35: Roles of pension funds 472
Table 36: Responsibility and behaviour of pension funds 473
Table 37: Stakeholder identification 474
Table 38: Stakeholder interests 475
Table 39: Attitudes to sustainable development 476
Table 40: SRI perception 477
Table 41: Triggers for sustainable pension fund engagement 478
Table 42: Barriers to sustainable pension fund engagement 479
Table 43: Foundations of sustainable pension fund engagement 480
Table 44: Engagement practices and processes 481
Table 45: Grounded super categories 482 |
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| title | Pension fund engagement as sustainability driver a shakeholder-theory-based legitimation as sustainable pension fund engagement in a Swiss context |
| title_auth | Pension fund engagement as sustainability driver a shakeholder-theory-based legitimation as sustainable pension fund engagement in a Swiss context |
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| title_full | Pension fund engagement as sustainability driver a shakeholder-theory-based legitimation as sustainable pension fund engagement in a Swiss context René Nicolodi |
| title_fullStr | Pension fund engagement as sustainability driver a shakeholder-theory-based legitimation as sustainable pension fund engagement in a Swiss context René Nicolodi |
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| title_short | Pension fund engagement as sustainability driver |
| title_sort | pension fund engagement as sustainability driver a shakeholder theory based legitimation as sustainable pension fund engagement in a swiss context |
| title_sub | a shakeholder-theory-based legitimation as sustainable pension fund engagement in a Swiss context |
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| topic_facet | Kapitalanlage Pensionskasse Private Altersversorgung Institutioneller Anleger Stakeholder Soziale Verantwortung Nachhaltigkeit Schweiz Hochschulschrift |
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