SME corporate social responsibility and competitiveness: A literature review
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Authors
External organisations
- Ikonomikon Panepistimion Athinon
Abstract
The importance of SMEs to the economy and society and their special characteristics relevant to the adoption of CSR principles, the implementation of CSR activities, and the study of the relationship between SME, CSR behaviour and competitiveness, have stimulated the interest of both practitioners and academicians. The objective of this paper is to provide an overview of the literature addressing SME CSR behaviour and competitiveness. The paper summarises the major trends emerging from the literature review and provides recommendations for further research.
Details
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 10-31 |
Number of pages | 22 |
Journal | International Journal of Technology Management |
Volume | 58 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2012 |
Keywords
- Competitiveness, CSR, CSR impact assessment, Small and medium size enterprises, SMEs corporate social responsibility