Corporate Social Responsibility and SMEs: Impacts and Institutional Drivers

The world's people and leaders face eco-social questions, and companies must meet the expectations of stakeholders with respect to the company's contribution to profit, planet, and people. This book introduces the reader to the impacts and drivers of CSR, with a special focus on SMEs. Research into the social and environmental impacts of CSR is rare, and this book estimates various types of models that integrate external and internal factors driving CSR and its impacts on environment, innovation, and reputation.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 278 pages
\n Publication date: 29 December 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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The intricate and multifaceted realm of 'eco-social' issues confronts the global populace and their leaders. As human productivity rises, the detrimental external environmental consequences of production and consumption patterns emerge as a growing concern, jeopardizing human well-being. In the face of limited regulatory authority from national and international governments, this challenge has sparked a significant interest in the corporate social responsibility (CSR) of companies. Firms increasingly recognize the importance of meeting the expectations of various stakeholders regarding their contribution to profit, the planet, and society.

The primary objective of this book is to provide a comprehensive introduction to the impacts and drivers of CSR, with a particular emphasis on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Research into the social and environmental implications of CSR remains scarce, representing a significant gap. Failure to achieve favorable social and environmental outcomes could render the entire concept of CSR redundant. Conversely, if CSR demonstrates substantial societal impacts, it becomes crucial to understand the factors driving CSR. This book explores four key factors: (1) internal factors within the company, (2) the competitive environment of the company, (3) external institutions, and (4) the mechanisms through which these institutions influence or moderate the impacts of the company.

By estimating a range of models that integrate external and internal factors driving CSR and its environmental, innovative, and reputational impacts, this book aims to bridge this gap. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, academics, and students in the domains of business management and CSR. The Open Access version of this book, accessible at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial (CC-BY-NC) license.

\n Weight: 444g\n
Dimension: 193 x 266 x 21 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781032106724\n \n