A Conceptual Framework of Corporate Reputation Constructs and Items for the African Mining Sector

Corporate reputation is a facilitator of legitimacy to increase long-term organisational sustainability. However, little guidance exists on the constructs and items that drive good corporate reputation in the unique context of the African mining sector. This paper identified corporate reputation constructs and items for the African mining sector as an important industry sector on the African continent. Qualitative, exploratory systematic reviews of academic literature and public documents were performed to identify contextualised corporate reputation constructs. By proposing a multi-dimensional framework of constructs and items for corporate reputation, a deeper understanding can be gained of corporate reputation in the African mining sector. African mining organisations can better understand and manage their reputations to achieve legitimacy with stakeholders. Through this, research is translated into practice to manage corporate reputation. The paper further set the scene for the future development of frameworks of reputational constructs and items in other industry sector contexts.