The link between corporate social responsibility and SME financial performance

Abstract

There is increasing research attention as to how SMEs might realize corporate social responsibility opportunities. The majority of studies focus on the pursuance of responsible business strategies that may result in favorable business outcomes, including better financial performance. This study investigates a sample of SMEs who actively participate in CSR activities in Greece. The role of the SME in developing CSR focused relationships with particular stakeholders is examined. Data collected reveals that stakeholder salience and proximity moderate these relationships and this leads to improved financial performance. The context of this study is important as it addresses the paucity of research carried out in countries during economic crisis and sheds light on the positive aspects of CSR that are adopted during crisis. Managerial suggestions are made and research implications are discussed.

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DOI
10.12681/eadd/46585
Handle URL
http://hdl.handle.net/10442/hedi/46585
ND
46585
Alternative title
Εταιρική κοινωνική ευθύνη και η ανταγωνιστικότητα των μικρομεσαίων επιχειρήσεων
Author
Magrizos, Solon (Father's name: Iakov)
Date
2015
Degree Grantor
Athens University Economics and Business (AUEB)
Committee members
Αποσπόρη Ελένη
Αυλωνίτης Γεώργιος
Δημητριάδης Σέργιος
Παπασταθοπούλου Πολυξένη
Soderquist Klas Eric
Ανδρονικίδης Ανδρέας
Γαλανάκη Άννα - Ελένη
Discipline
Social SciencesMedia and Communications
Keywords
CSR
Country
Greece
Language
English
Description
viii, 256 σ., tbls., fig., ch.
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