... observations from 585 listed small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in China over the period from 2015 to 2019. Findings The results show that CSR is positively related to SME sustainability, while corporate growth mediates the relationship between CSR and SME sustainability. Originality...

...Karina Bogatyreva Purpose Enterprising individuals are frequently portrayed as rational agents who maximize their own interests. At the same time, an increasing number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) use social responsibility strategies, incorporating collective interests...

..., continuity and perseverance) and CSR types (internal and external). Originality/value The results show that all aspects of LTO are relevant for CSR in SMEs. Besides LTO, deliberate strategy formation model is an important factor contributing to CSR. The paper presents as first an empirical contribution...

... (environmental CSR) and behavioural intentions (BIs) among Pakistan’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Design/methodology/approach In this study, the researchers applied a quantitative approach which involved significant cross-sectional data. The authors used an online survey to serve the aim...

... a qualitative approach to study five paths of small and medium-sized entreprises (SMEs) female entrepreneurs. This study selected female entrepreneurs who can bring us rich material, which highlights the relationship between the concepts of gender identity and CSR practices. In this perspective, this study has...

...Junaid Aftab; Huma Sarwar; Anam Amin; Alina Kiran Purpose Leadership has a decisive role in the success of all types of businesses and firms, including small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and the ethical behavior of leaders is a key component which brings a sense of respect, fulfillment...

...-dimensional structure of CSR, including, employees, customers, the environment and society. Specifically, the authors concluded with an original scale of 24 validated indicators that measures CSR in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The observed results confirmed the validity of the measure proposed...

...Melia Famiola; Amia Wulansari Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the motivation of social and environmental initiatives among small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia. Design/methodology/approach Using institutional and resource-based theory, this study uses...

... of small and large companies in Switzerland, aiming at a comparison of key motives for CSR related to actual CSR implementation, performance and company size. Design/methodology/approach The study examined two groups: seven owner-managers of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and seven managers...