...Mehran Nejati; Azlan Amran Purpose Since understanding the corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices of small businesses in any country requires investigating the terminologies used by their small businesses for such social practices, the aim of this paper is to gain an understanding...

... of the solution, they must head for a strategic management of corporate social responsibility (CSR). The objective of the present study is to identify and analyse the interfaces between theoretical models of strategic implementation of CSR and the variables and major players involved in this process. Design...

...Changiz Valmohammadi Purpose This study seeks to explore how far Iranian organizations are involved with the concepts and domain of corporate social responsibility (CSR) mainly based on a descriptive analysis. Also to determine the drivers and barriers of CSR implementation in the context of Iran...

...Mehran Nejati; Azlan Amran Purpose This paper investigates the need for corporate social responsibility (CSR) in SMEs. Also, it aims to explore the motivations for practicing CSR from the perspective of Malaysian SMEs. Design/methodology/approach Investigating the need for CSR in SMEs is done...

... pharmaceutical companies, highlight the need and practice for sound corporate social responsibility. Historically, a concentration on improved operational effectiveness and overcapacity created a temporary economic advantage accompanied by increased profit and firm value. Such an advantage is short‐lived...

.... The organizational impacts of a positive public image compound; not only can the firm expect increased sales and revenue, but also greater employee satisfaction, the attraction of new investors, and tax exemptions. CSR benefits manifest an enduring competitive advantage. Corporate social responsibility...