scholarly journals Development of Corporate Social Initiative (CSI) Model for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Indonesia

Author(s):  
Ghia Subagja ◽  
Mediya Destalia ◽  
Damayanti
2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (62) ◽  
pp. 3-19
Author(s):  
Guillen León ◽  
Sergio Afcha

This article analyses the perception and application of corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices in a sample of 499 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the city of Santa Marta (Colombia) following the theory of Stakeholders. Specifically, the interdependence technique of exploratory factor analysis was used to determine the most influential Stakeholders in the execution of CSR practices. It was found that Stakeholders related to the value chain, the environment and corporate management favour social responsibility actions in local MSMEs. In contrast, community and government have less influence on the development of social responsibility practices in MSMEs. Additionally, it was found that the size of the business acts as an important moderator of the development of the CSR. Given that there is a distinctive influence of Stakeholders in the development of responsible practices in the MSMEs of Santa Marta, it is suggested that comprehensive training programs on social responsibility be promoted in smaller companies.


2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 952 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zengming Zou ◽  
Yu Liu ◽  
Naveed Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Safdar Sial ◽  
Alina Badulescu ◽  
...  

The topic of corporate social responsibility (henceforth referred to as CSR) has been a central topic during the last decade, but the majority of the existing literature discusses CSR relationship with large organizations. Whereas, its contribution in small and medium enterprises (henceforth referred to as SME) sector has received little attention. There have been some studies that focused on CSR activities in SME sector quantitatively in the context of developing economies like Pakistan, but the fact is, to date, SME sector of Pakistan is not participating actively in CSR-related activities due to some constraints. The present study is a pioneer attempt, to explore CSR barriers that restrict SME sector of Pakistan from practicing CSR initiatives. For this reason, the present study explores these barriers qualitatively in order to gain in-depth knowledge of different CSR barriers. In doing so, we conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews from 9 SMEs in Lahore city of Pakistan. We performed thematic analysis, which produced five relevant themes of CSR barriers, including: Lack of resources, lack of regulations, lack of top management commitment, lack of CSR knowledge, and passive customer behavior. Our analysis further showed that lack of resources is the most related barrier that hinder SMEs to be engaged in CSR activities. This paper contributes to CSR literature in emerging economies’ context. Through an increased awareness of barriers, policy makers and practitioners may take necessary steps to improve CSR practices in SMEs.


2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 3824
Author(s):  
Carla Curado ◽  
António Mota

In this study, we explore the research published from 2015 to 2020 on the importance of family firms (FFs) to sustainability. Our results come from a content analysis of 28 studies on this topic. Further, they deal with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the construction industry in Italy and Spain. These studies mainly follow a quantitative approach with data from a survey. This study’s main contribution regards the identification of three sorts of aspects associated to sustainability in FFs which match the three pillars of the triple bottom line approach that supports sustainable business development: social inclusion, economic development, and environmental protection. Our findings show that the family’s religiosity, reputation, and image play relevant roles in the FFs’ adoption of sustainable practices. Moreover, the CEO and their successor’s choices also have consequences for sustainability. These studies demonstrate how the family’s control, its values, and the industry influence the adoption of corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices. FFs go green by adopting eco-innovation to adapt to the constantly changing environment and market pressures. We acknowledge the limitations of the study. We offer advice to colleagues when developing future futures studies to address the influence of cultural differences between FFs and non-FFs and suggest they perform comparative analyses. This research could lead to further investigation of the effects of other variables that may influence sustainability in the context of FFs.


2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 1975 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linh-Chi Vo ◽  
Karen Delchet-Cochet ◽  
Hakim Akeb

<p>Corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the context of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has become an important and substantial area of study for quite a few years. In this literature, while so much research has shed light on what makes SMEs integrate CSR into their business strategy, the existing results regarding their economic, social, and environmental motives are contradictory. In this article, we aim at making a contribution by conducting an integrative study. More specifically, we compare the roles of economic, social, and environmental motives in driving SMEs to make CSR become an integral part of their strategic planning and routine operational performance. Our sample includes 155 French SMEs.</p>


Al-Khidmat ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-21
Author(s):  
Rani Apriani ◽  
Evi Selvi ◽  
Pamungkas Satya Putra

AbstrakPendapatan para UMKM saat pandemic ini menurun drastis, bahkan sejumlah UMKM kehabisan modal usaha sebab tidak sebanding antara modal usaha, pendapatan usaha dan kebutuhan hidup sehari-hari. UMKM saat ini harus berusaha agar usahanya tidak terkena dampak yang berat akibat covid-19. Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) berada di garis depan guncangan ekonomi yang disebabkan oleh pandemi COVID-19. Dengan adanya CSR maka diharapkan UMKM dapat menormalkan kembali iklim usahanya. Salah satu cara edukasi kepada UMKM yaitu dengan media webinar. Tujuan pengabdian masyarakat ini dilakukan agar UMKM yang ada di Karawang  dapat memanfaatkan program CSR. Metode pelaksanaan pengabdian ini dilakukan dengan sarana media sosial, ini digunakan untuk pencarian data, sosialisasi, penyuluhan kepada mitra yaitu UMKM yang ada di Karawang diantaranya dengan membuat grup whatsapp dan Instagram. Pengabdian masyarakat yang difokuskan kepada UMKM dilakukan dengan cara sosialisasi melalui webinar. Secara umum pelaksanaan pengabdian masyarakat ini dikategorikan sukses dan berjalan dengan baik, hal ini dapat dilihat dari kemampuan peserta dalam memahami materi pemaparan. Persentase keikutsertaan UMKM saat webinar berlangsung yaitu 100 % mengikuti webinar dari awal hingga akhir sesi.  AbstractThe income of MSMEs during this pandemic has decreased drastically, even a number of MSMEs have run out of business capital because they are not comparable between working capital, business income, and daily living needs. MSMEs must currently make efforts so that their businesses are not severely affected by covid-19. Small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are at the forefront of the economic shocks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. With the existence of CSR, it is hoped that MSMEs can normalize their business climate again. One way to educate MSMEs is by means of webinars. The purpose of this community service is done so that MSMEs in Karawang can take advantage of CSR. The method of implementing this service is carried out by means of social media, this is used for data search, socialization, outreach to partners, namely MSMEs in Karawang, including by creating WhatsApp and Instagram groups. Community service that is focused on MSMEs is carried out by means of socialization through webinars. In general, the implementation of this community service is categorized as successful and running well, this can be seen from the ability of the participants to understand the presentation material. The percentage of MSME participation during the webinar was 100% following the webinar from the beginning to the end of the session. 


2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Wen ◽  
Hadi Hussain ◽  
Junaid Waheed ◽  
Waheed Ali ◽  
Ihsan Jamil

PurposeRecent research validates an increasing knowledge of environmental concerns in manufacturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs). However, only a few studies maintain that green human resource management (HRM) practices and corporate social responsibility (CSR) play an important role, especially in the case of developing economies. Thus, this study aims to examine the direct and indirect relationship between green HRM practices and environmental sustainability (ES) through the mediation of CSR in SMEs in Pakistan.Design/methodology/approachThe cross-sectional design of this study considers the mechanism by which green HRM practices affect ES through CSR in the context of Pakistani SMEs. The authors collected data from 320 manufacturing SMEs and used the partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) technique to examine the relationship between variables.FindingsThe empirical findings of this study suggest green HRM practices have a positive and significant impact on ES. Further, the second hypothesis is not supported. In addition to the direct impact, the indirect effect of green HRM practices on CSR is positive and significant. Finally, the authors determine that green HRM practices affect ES through the partial mediation of CSR.Originality/valueTo date, this study is the first to use CSR as a mediator between green HRM practices and ES in the context of Pakistani SMEs. The study has important implications for HRM and government policy makers, suggesting they should improve strategies in favour of the green economy. Furthermore, developing countries could design similar studies with different future sustainability factors.


2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2771 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rojan Baniya ◽  
Brijesh Thapa ◽  
Min-Seong Kim

Travel and tour operators (TTOs) have become increasingly and positively engaged in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) due to increased consumer awareness and responsible business practices. However, CSR engagement has not fully permeated the travel and tourism industry in Nepal as it is still considered ambiguous. There is a need to identify baseline knowledge, and to institute programs and policies for CSR engagement. This study formulated a conceptual model to empirically test the relationship between perceptions of CSR (comparative, benefits and favorability) and its association with the importance, participation and future engagement intentions among TTOs in Nepal. Data were collected via a questionnaire among TTO (n = 138) that were registered with the National Association of Tour and Travel Agents. Based on the results, CSR was deemed to be important due to customers’ favorability toward organizations that implemented related activities. This relationship influenced CSR participation and subsequently led to future intentions to engage. Overall, it was apparent that the TTOs which were essentially small and medium enterprises were focused on CSR implementation largely due to customers’ pressure and/or demand. This study provides knowledge to devise appropriate strategies to drive CSR implementation in the tourism industry via TTO in Nepal.


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