CEO narcissism and corporate ESG performance

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CEO narcissism significantly correlates with lower corporate ESG performance, impacting governance negatively.
The analysis of Chinese A-share companies from 2009-2022 indicates reduced internal control quality contributes to this effect.
Results show that CEO narcissism mainly exacerbates financing constraints and reduces information transparency.
The findings underline the strategic importance of governance structures in managing narcissistic behaviors in CEOs.

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Analysis reveals that CEO narcissism negatively affects corporate ESG performance, suggesting governance improvements.

Song et al. (2025) studied this question.

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