Corporate social responsibility and governance structure impact the financial distress risk of consumer goods companies in Vietnam

Abstract

Research on 34 Vietnamese consumer goods businesses from 2012 to 2022 has shown a positive relationship between the social responsibility index (CSR) and the Z-Score index, indicating that CSR activities help reduce risks. bankruptcy risk. The distinction between the positions of Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO has a similar positive effect on Z-Score, emphasizing the role of corporate governance in influencing a company’s bankruptcy risk. Other factors such as large scale, high profitability and high cash ratio all have a positive impact on Z-Score. However, the financial leverage variable has the opposite effect, highlighting the importance of carefully managing financial leverage to prevent bankruptcy risk.