Shahin Sultana Mohammed, Musah Mohammed Saeed, Manisha Kumari
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Abstract Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become a significant focus in the corporate world, emphasizing ethical practices and sustainable development. CSR is important because it ensures that businesses act ethically, contribute positively to economic growth, and improve societal well-being, addressing stakeholder interests while fostering trust and reputation. It is imperative in India due to legal mandates under the Companies Act, of 2013, requiring companies to allocate a portion of profits to CSR, thus aligning corporate goals with national priorities like education, healthcare, and sustainability. CSR's role in addressing climate change is crucial, especially in India, a country vulnerable to extreme weather, where companies contribute to reforestation, renewable energy, and community resilience projects, supporting India’s commitments to global climate goals such as the Paris Agreement and net-zero targets. This study explores the interplay between CSR and CFP within BSE 500 companies in India, offering insights into their interconnected impact on business sustainability and profitability. The study analyzed data from the annual reports of 204 Indian firms from 2016 to 2023, yielding a dataset of 1,632 observations. The research design was explanatory, and the results indicate that CSR has no significant impact on CFP. The findings that CSR has no significant impact on CFP suggest several policy implications. Policymakers should focus on creating frameworks that encourage companies to align CSR activities with their core business strategies, ensuring these initiatives are both impactful and economically beneficial. Additionally, there is a need to enhance stakeholder awareness and engagement, so that CSR efforts are more valued in the market. Regulatory bodies might also consider offering incentives for innovative and sustainable CSR projects that demonstrate measurable economic and social benefits. Lastly, fostering transparency and improved reporting standards for CSR activities could help bridge the gap between CSR investments and their perceived financial returns.
Kasra Khaghanizadeh, Mohammad Ghasemi, Abdolali Keshtegar
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AbstractThe aim of the present study is to design and develop an innovative ecosystem model for small and medium-sized enterprises in Iran. The design of this innovation ecosystem model can act as a driving factor for involving various actors in the production, design, development and commercialization of innovative products and services in small and medium-sized enterprises. To achieve this goal, the meta-synthesis method was used and, according to previous studies, 1469 articles were selected and interpreted from among various articles. In fact, an interpretation beyond previous studies was obtained and in this method, the findings were combined and a comprehensive view of the phenomenon in question was obtained. Finally, 69 articles were selected using the screening method. The findings show that, according to the combination of studies conducted, the dimensions of the innovation ecosystem model in small and medium-sized enterprises include innovation in inputs, innovation in processes, innovation in outcomes and outputs, social innovations, strategy innovations, and environmental sustainability innovations. In fact, in addition to these dimensions, their indicators and components have also been extracted, which actually play a facilitating role in implementing the desired model. The results show that the innovation ecosystem model, which is the result of extracting indicators and components, can be applied in small and medium-sized enterprises.IntroductionToday, creativity and innovation and the ability to discover new opportunities are among the most essential characteristics of entrepreneurs. Competition in technology and ensuring and continuing life and survival in companies and industries require finding new solutions and methods of dealing with problems that depend greatly on innovation, creation of new products, processes, and approaches. In today's business world, some factors such as continuous and sometimes fundamental changes in technologies, emergence of new demands from customers, short product and service life cycles, disappearance of the boundary between industries and the constant presence of new entrants from different industries and many other factors have created a special space and as a result of these changes, companies are dependent on other companies and institutions to create value for their customers. Considering value creation from an ecosystem perspective is different from the traditional view, which is based on value creation by a specific company and is static. Therefore, to use ecosystems, companies need to change their perspective from a traditional and company-based and static view to an ecosystem view (Fuller et al., 2019). In the innovation ecosystem, key people are connected to many other factors in valuable interactions. One of the reasons for the increasing importance of innovation at the international level is the globalization of markets and the competitive pressure on companies to keep on seeking innovation. Innovation ecosystems connect the way actors, producers, service providers, end users, regulators, and civil society organizations to achieve a collective outcome (Zakobedes & Calleagues, 2017). Ecosystems similar to innovation ecosystems increase the sustainability of organizations and industries and can support their sustainable activities towards sustainable development (Reezner & Calleagues, 2019), because it is likely to have implications for both researchers and policymakers and practitioners (Dedhayer & Calleagues, 2018).Regarding the theoretical gap in the research, it can be said that by reviewing the research, it was found that limited studies have been presented in the field of designing and developing a coherent framework for the innovation ecosystem in small and medium-sized enterprises in the country, although many of these studies were very general or only analyzed the innovation ecosystem from one aspect (Holm & Ankarkrona, 2016). Also, regarding the necessity of conducting this research, it can be said that previous studies have mainly focused on the technological dimension of the ecosystem, which limits the possibility of examining and evaluating complex ecosystems (Chen et al., 2016). On the other hand, a large part of the studies have only examined a few ecosystem actors and the interactions between them, and have not comprehensively examined all stakeholders and the relationships between them (Motoyama & Knowlton, 2017). Today, designing an innovation ecosystem model can be considered as a stimulus to increase the performance of these small and medium-sized industries. In this regard, the present study attempts to, through the study of previous research, address the question of how the innovation ecosystem model in small and medium-sized enterprises is designed and developed using the meta-synthesis model.Theoretical frameworkIn the present era, innovation emerges when the organization seeks to respond to an environment in which it is operating under environmental disturbances, and this has caused managers to focus on organizational transformation in order to adapt and respond to changes in a timely manner and maintain the organization's competitive advantages, and they consider themselves in need of an appropriate leadership style and human capital management to deal with such changes (Veghry and Fileshver, 2024).Small companies may not grow with proper innovation management, but they can still survive. Companies that have planned innovation management well will be able to survive (Zoares Eskoober and Goozman, 2017). On the other hand, businesses also face obstacles, including restrictions and laws on content production and advertising, audience limitations, the impact of political and social crises, the presence of competition, references, government restrictions, unethical behavior of audiences and competitors, and systemic problems such as messaging bugs and lack of financial support, lack of sufficient facilities, and ideological limitations (Kafshdar Toosi, 2024). As Shompiter emphasizes, innovation is a powerful tool for new companies to successfully enter the market and challenge established companies. Also, established organizations need innovation to maintain their competitive position in the face of new and emerging or “disruptive” technologies (Cresstenson, 2010). Radical innovations are those that are developed by a company and are also innovations that are new to an industry (Reechesten and Salter, 2006). SMEs, known for their centralized management and informal structures, are therefore more prone to innovation. Companies that propose product innovation should focus on new product development or technological improvements, while companies that introduce new organizational methods such as process innovation should focus on knowledge and management culture (Ikermorat and Bardoogan, 2011). However, the most difficult task for SMEs is to realize this idea to meet demand. SMEs must follow several stages until the newly created product becomes marketable. New product development is a process in which new ideas are used in the final product and service. This process consists of six stages. Research and development stage, product design, concept testing, prototype, test marketing, and commercialization or launch. All these processes require resources and budget. Studies show that in Iran, not much research has been done so far on the topic of innovation ecosystem model in small and medium-sized companies and key players, and even practical models and patterns in this field. Considering that today advanced economies have placed innovation as their main factor and driver, developing countries need innovation in services and products to accelerate their growth and development. Considering the economic conditions of the country, many small and medium-sized companies cannot continue their production cycle.MethodologyThis research is applicable in terms of purpose, qualitative in terms of data collection, and with a meta-synthesis approach in terms of research implementation method. This research is based on the seven-step method of Sandelowski and Barroso (2007) in meta-synthesis.Research findingsIn this research, based on articles discovered from reputable journals and databases, 68 articles were fully reviewed and by combining the findings, six dimensions along with their indicators and components were identified for the innovation ecosystem, described below. Based on the results of the meta-synthesis, the dimensions of the innovation ecosystem can be categorized into six main areas, including input innovation, process innovation, strategy innovation, output and outcome innovation, social innovation, and environmental innovation.Conclusion The first dimension is the input innovation dimension, consistent with the research of Liang & Wang (2023) and Block et al., (2023), and based on the research conducted, it is suggested that in order to have an effective input in the field of innovation, its indicators and components need to be calculated in a real sense and in accordance with the environment in which it operates. These indicators and components include crowdfunding, launching a venture capital fund, hiring startup-minded employees, innovation in financing methods, etc. The second dimension is the process innovation dimension, which acts as a strategic role in converting inputs into outputs and, in a way, extracts accurate and correct outputs and actions after a targeted and effective analysis of inputs. The results of this dimension are consistent with the research of Piñera-Salmerón et al., (2023). In this dimension, indicators and components such as the production of artificial intelligence-based services, updating machinery and equipment, setting up a research and development unit, using artificial intelligence capabilities, smartening business processes, continuous product improvement, application of quality tools, redesigning parts and components, etc. are mentioned. The third dimension is innovation in outputs and outcomes, which are actually indicators such as obtaining an electronic trust mark, developing new product versions, setting up spin-off companies, using online sales platforms, developing the export of innovative products, obtaining a knowledge-based mark for products, commercializing innovative products, etc., and is consistent with the research of Jin & Li (2023). The fourth dimension is social innovation, the results of which are consistent with the research of Sampaio & Sebastião (2024), and these studies showed that this dimension facilitates the cooperation of non-governmental sectors and civil society to promote innovation and also influence the innovation process. In fact, social innovation is an environmental factor that plays a decisive role in the adoption of innovation and the production of innovation. The indicators of this dimension include the development of corporate citizenship behavior, the allocation of budget lines to the field of social responsibility, the creation of local networks for the exchange of knowledge and benefits, etc. The fifth dimension is innovation strategies, which is consistent with the research of Agazu & Kero (2024). The components of this dimension include the development of entrepreneurial culture, the development of digital entrepreneurship, co-creation in the production of new products, and the development of gradual innovation, and therefore it is suggested that strategy be considered as a facilitator of the role of the innovation path and the purposefulness of the innovation development process. The sixth dimension is environmental innovation, which includes indicators and components such as green innovation development, green management development, green product development, green marketing development, reduction of environmental pollutants, use of less polluting materials, etc., which is consistent with the research of Kirikkaleli et al., (2023). The three dimensions of social innovation, environmental innovation, and strategic innovation are considered as external environmental dimensions of innovation that affect the internal environment of innovation and in a way stimulate innovation. Any research or management action in the field of innovation ecosystems requires a precise understanding of the six dimensions.
Mahdi Tavassoli, Fatemeh Mohammadi, , Fatemeh Abdolazimbeig
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IntroductionEconomic enterprises, by engaging in corporate social responsibility (CSR), aim to contribute positively to society and demonstrate accountability toward their surroundings—from employees to the global community and the environment (Janowski, 2020). This type of CSR is often associated with monetary donations to charitable organizations (Lajevardi & Karimi, 2022); however, CSR is not limited to financial contributions to charities (Silva et al., 2023).In Iran, social issues such as poverty, educational inequality, unemployment, and environmental pollution require the active participation of all institutions, including economic enterprises and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) (Hajibabaei & Rezaei, 2022). Global experiences indicate that NGOs can serve as intermediaries between companies and society, fostering effective social engagement. The priorities and scope of social issues in Iran differ from those in other countries, which can influence the cooperation model (Memar, 2024). In the Iranian context, philanthropic activities are deeply rooted in the nation’s culture and religion, particularly as many benefactors, in contrast to the typical CSR approach, prefer to operate anonymously (Masoodipoor & Vahidpour, 2024).Given the importance of CSR in sustainable development and the role of civil society organizations in its realization, this qualitative study seeks to explore the role of NGOs in facilitating CSR implementation in Iran. The central research question is: How can NGOs act as intermediaries between companies and society, and what strategies and outcomes are associated with this phenomenon?Research MethodThe present study is classified as fundamental research and, in terms of data collection, falls under the category of non-experimental studies. Since addressing the research problem requires process analysis and examination of interactions among factors influencing the central phenomenon, a qualitative research method was adopted. Specifically, the paradigm model of grounded theory was employed for theory construction. This approach is a precise and systematic method designed to investigate individuals and their experiences in relation to a particular issue (Corbin & Strauss, 2015). In the paradigm model, concepts are categorized into five components: prerequisites, phenomenon, intervening conditions, contextual conditions, strategies, and outcomes (Seyedi, 2023).The statistical population of this study comprised experts in the fields of charities, NGOs, and corporate social responsibility. In this research, experts are defined as individuals with practical experience in cooperation between NGOs and commercial enterprises, based on their professional background.A purposive sampling method was used to select participants, with no specific geographical limitations. For data analysis, theoretical sampling was applied, as it is considered the most effective approach for theory development (Butler et al., 2018). Interviews were coded sequentially as they were conducted, and the extracted codes were used to plan the focus areas for subsequent interviews. This process continued until theoretical saturation was reached. In total, 12 interviews were conducted, followed by 2 additional interviews to confirm theoretical sufficiency, resulting in 14 interviews overall.FindingsThis study examines the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including charities, in the realization of corporate social responsibility (CSR). These institutions, through their understanding of local social issues and the potential impacts of business activities, can facilitate advocacy and the enforcement of companies’ legal and social obligations. Effective cooperation between NGOs and companies requires adherence to two key principles: government oversight and the preservation of NGO independence from commercial enterprises. The establishment of such collaboration necessitates planning, goal-setting, and trust-building, founded on financial and operational transparency as well as accountability. The enactment of appropriate legislation can provide a foundation for the growth of such cooperation, while networking among NGOs, based on thematic or geographical commonalities, enhances their bargaining power.Fostering a spirit of altruism, increasing awareness of citizens’ rights, and cultivating public sensitivity toward societal well-being are among the most important factors in developing NGOs and enhancing advocacy efforts. The collaborative capacities of the parties include the volunteer and specialized human resources of NGOs, alongside the financial resources, equipment, and technical expertise of companies. One particularly effective area of cooperation is the empowerment of beneficiaries to serve as social workers in relevant fields.Awareness-raising and training are considered two essential pillars for the success of such collaborations. Awareness alone is insufficient; stakeholders must also possess a proper understanding and the necessary skills related to CSR. Proper implementation of these strategies can lead to outcomes such as the quantitative and qualitative development of NGO services, improved efficiency and effectiveness of CSR initiatives, increased public satisfaction, and the promotion of a culture of philanthropy within society.Discussion and ConclusionThe findings indicate that charities can play three roles: advocacy, joint collaboration, and service provision to companies. This classification aligns with the studies of Faroque et al. (2022) and Winston (2002). Perhaps the most important foundation for the emergence of this phenomenon is the goodwill and altruism present within society. Another key context is the establishment of appropriate, mandatory, and incentivizing regulations for the development of CSR, a factor highlighted by Skouloudis et al. (2015), Winston (2002), and Doh & Guay (2006). An additional contextual element is the growth of NGOs and the creation of cooperative relationships between the two sectors of the economy, as noted by Brakhasy et al. (2025).Awareness-raising and education - through joint meetings, exhibitions, and conferences - are among the most significant strategies for fostering a shared commitment to CSR, similar to the approaches proposed by Skouloudis et al. (2015). As Jamali and Keshishian (2009) emphasize, such interactions should lead to joint projects aimed at achieving shared goals.Alongside collaboration, maintaining the independence of NGOs from commercial enterprises and avoiding intellectual dependence resulting from financial reliance on companies is of critical importance. Finally, experts believe that public trust is primarily rooted in trust toward individual philanthropists rather than institutional trust, whereas Faroque et al. (2022) argue that trust is more often built upon organizational transparency and accountability. Therefore, the active presence and agency of social actors play a crucial role in advancing corporate social responsibility.
Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology
Tatiana Вeridze, Tetiana Melikhova, Мaryna Аdamenko
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The article investigates and models the process of forming financial results of an enterprise operating in technogenic conditions on the basis of the social responsibility of business. It is proposed to consider technogenic conditions that are formed directly by the enterprise itself as self-pollution. The formed economic and mathematical model allowed to analyze the financial results of an enterprise operating in technogenic conditions. The optimal value of technogenic self-pollution was determined. It is shown that when the values of technogenic pollution are less than the optimal value, the profit of the enterprise increases. The application of methods of similarity theory made it possible to present the economic and mathematical model of the enterprise's profit in a dimensionless form, replacing individual parameters with analytical complexes that are recorded in the form of products. This allowed for a reduction in the volume of necessary calculations during research. The importance of the synergy of environmental standards and the financial component of the enterprise, in combination with the component of social responsibility of business, is proven.
The methodology for the formation of economic and mathematical modeling of the financial component of enterprises operating in technogenic conditions has been developed. The possibility of using differential equations at a qualitative level is shown. This made it possible to determine the feasibility of using "soft" economic and mathematical models. It has been proven that there is an optimal value of the enterprise's income with the corresponding value of man-made pollution, which is characterized by structural stability.
Economic and mathematical modeling of the financial indicators of the enterprise's activity in relation to technogenic self-pollution has made it possible to determine, using a dimensionless approach, the optimal conditions of the cost-target components. The conducted research provides enterprises with a tool for forming a financial strategy for their activities in technogenic conditions on the basis of social responsibility.
Purpose: This research aims to analyze the impact of digital technology on women's economic empowerment, particularly in the context of entrepreneurship, in both developed and developing economies. While there is growing recognition of the transformative potential of digital finance and platform-based entrepreneurship, there are still gaps in access, regulatory issues, and uneven empowerment outcomes. This paper reviews the intellectual framework and thematic development in the literature from 2016-2025, focusing on the economic inclusion and empowerment of women in the digital economy.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The study utilizes a bibliometric analysis and systematic literature review (SLR) approach, examining 50 articles indexed in Scopus between 2016 and 2025. The research categorizes the findings into two main thematic categories: financial inclusion and empowerment, which are closely linked with digital entrepreneurship, governance, and sustainable development. Network analyses are also conducted to understand interdisciplinary collaboration between technology, gender, and sustainability research streams.
Findings: The findings indicate that there is significant research collaboration across multiple disciplines, including gender, technology, and sustainability. The research identifies that digital inclusion mechanisms are crucial for increasing women's participation in entrepreneurship and socio-economic development. However, disparities in access and institutional challenges persist. Financial inclusion and empowerment are highlighted as central themes, with a clear connection to sustainable development objectives.
Implications/Originality/Value: This paper concludes that while digital inclusion mechanisms play a vital role in empowering women entrepreneurs, further research is necessary. Future studies should focus on causal analysis, gather longitudinal evidence, and develop governance models to reinforce sustainable and inclusive empowerment processes, especially in emerging technologies.
In an increasingly competitive business world the ability of a company to build a favorable reputation is an essential factor for its success or failure, especially in digital environments. The objective of this study is to analyze what factors affect the online reputation of companies in the agri-food sector, taking the Spanish wine sector as a case study. The methodology used to achieve this objective was Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA), in its fuzzy sets variant (fsQCA). The results show that those companies more oriented towards the digital market and with a higher level of communication of their Corporate Social Responsibility practices have a higher reputation among stakeholders. This advantage is increased if in addition they are larger companies or have a larger Governing Board.
History of scholarship and learning. The humanities, Social sciences (General)
This chapter illustrates the case of the Spanish company Telefónica SA, a world leader in the telecommunication industry. The main research question is to understand if social responsibility can play a main role in an uncertain scenario. Or better, understand how Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can be organized, managed, and measured to be considered a sustainable choice detached from any greenwashing policy. In terms of the socioeconomic environment with the combination of external social and economic conditions that influence the operation and preformation of an organization, the company should be a system not only capable of generating profits but at the same time contributing to society and environmental protection, integrating social responsibility as a strategic investment in the framework of their competitive strategy, in their management tools and their operations. The analysis of this case study aims to offer a model of CSR analysis and measurement tools such as the social report for managers who will have to face the important challenges of sustainable growth in compliance with the 2030 Agenda and SDGs paradigm (Sustainable Development Goals).
Sunday Azeita Okoughenu, Michael Adeyemi OLAYIWOLA, Olutunji OPADIJO
The financial reports that incorporate economic, social, environmental and governance information raised a global concern in the recent times due to its shortcomings weaknesses on the conventional financial reports. The disclosure of corporate social responsibility will not only enhance stakeholder’s decisions but might be crucial to the survival of the business organisation. The disclosure of performance of the organisation should be evaluated in terms of the economic (profit), social (people) and the environment (planet factors). Based on this, effort is required towards making the disclosure of corporate social responsibility not voluntary but mandatory worldwide. Therefore, this study investigates the relationship between corporate attributes and firms’ disclosure of corporate social responsibility in Nigerian listed companies. Out of the one hundred and seventy-seven (177) total population of companies listed in Nigeria between 2016 and 2020, a sample of one hundred and twenty-two (122) companies were randomly selected and analysed with the use of ordinary least square regression techniques. The result of the fixed effect estimation showed that firm size and profitability had a positive and significant relationship with firms’ disclosures of corporate responsibility at 5 % level while leverage has negative and insignificant relationship with firms’ disclosure of corporate social responsibility in Nigerian listed companies. Hence, the study recommends to the stakeholders of the Nigerian listed companies that they should encourage the management of their companies to invest more on the size of the company and profitability because of their positive impact on enhancing disclosure of corporate social responsibility that would enhance their decision making. In addition, leverage should not be encouraged because it would reduce the disclosure of Nigerian listed companies’ corporate social responsibility.
Sulaman Hafeez Siddiqui, Ali Ijaz, Rahil Nazar Chawla
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Purpose: The current study assessed the function of responsible leadership in the banking industry using the stakeholder theory. The current study also looks into the connection between responsible leadership and task, contextual, and environmental performance.
Methodology: The banking industry's 389 branch employees, including branch managers, business development officers, general banking officers, branch operation managers, cash officers, and relationship managers, were surveyed using a survey questionnaire approach to gather data. Mplus was used to analyze the data using the structural equation modeling method.
Findings: The study's findings showed that ethical leadership had a direct influence on a firm's environmental (0.204), task (0.365), and contextual performance (0.188), as well as indirect effects through varied sustainability policies.
Implications: it implies the significance of sustainable policies concerning responsible leadership and a company's success. The current study is a pioneering effort that added to the body of knowledge on the relationship between organizational tasks, contextual performance, and environmental performance in Pakistan's banking industry. It also evaluated the role of sustainability strategies in the interim.
Purpose: Strategic direction setting is a critical leadership practice to be adopted by organizations that intend to attain good performance. This study sought to examine the influence of strategic direction on Sacco performance.
Design/Methodology: The study utilized descriptive and correlational research design. The study was conducted in SACCOs in Kenya. Primary data was collected using a close ended questionnaire from SACCOs senior managers and CEOs were also interviewed. For data analysis, the study used descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and content analysis.
Findings: The study established that strategic direction setting significantly influenced SACCO performance.
Implications/Originality/Value: The findings provide a valuable insight on the importance of strategic direction setting in enhancing performance. This study will guide SACCO leaders to proactively set strategic direction through developing and communicating the vision, mission, goals and objectives as this will boost performance in terms of increased level of customer satisfaction, increase in members, asset base growth and growth in deposit base. The findings can be used as a basis for further research by scholars who are interested in understanding strategic direction in SACCO’s.
This study investigates the strategic responses to the Covid-19 pandemic by academic research from the distinctive lens of corporate social responsibility (CSR). Specifically, it examines the evolution and trend of published academic research covering the CSR–Covid-19 nexus by highlighting key characteristics of published theoretical and empirical research linking the two elements. A total of 99 papers on CSR–Covid-19 nexus derived from Scopus database were analysed using bibliometrics, social network techniques and content analysis to examine the research activities since the start of the pandemic up to November 2021. The results indicate that the pandemic had effectively stimulated rapid growth of research interests examining the intertwined nature of CSR and Covid-19 as reflected in the swift proliferation of studies theoretically explaining and empirically testing the roles and impacts of CSR on various Covid-19 outcomes within myriads of domains, including but not limited to health, business practices, economics, and socials. The practical implications of this article lies on its ability to accentuate key research characteristics that early and/or mature researchers should consider when planning their future research trajectory on the link between CSR and Covid-19.
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is still a main concern for various levels of society. Changes in people's lifestyles have triggered companies to switch to the right new business strategies to control their businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The unemployment rate, which increased by 7.07 percent due to the pandemic, needs to be suppressed by opening new jobs. The Triple Layered Business Model Canvas (TLBMC) is a method that can be used by Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to collaborate with the surrounding community in improving their quality of life during the pandemic. This research was conducted to identify the development of the TLBMC method, which can be obtained from literature studies from 2016 to 2022. The method used in this study is the Systematic Literature Review (SLR). This study uses the Exponential Comparison Method (MPE) to minimize bias in assessing the quality of the selected literature. The results showed that from 27 pieces of literature, nine top-selected literature with total scores above 5019 points could support research on applying TLBMC in CSR. This study found the importance of CSR collaboration with the community in restoring the economic cycle in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic with the support of the TLBMC method.
ABSTRACT: The paper presents the results of a survey aimed at evaluating the attitudes of Slovak respondents toward eco-innovation purchasing power supplied on the Slovak market to propose an open business model that would support such purchasing power to increase sustainability. The primary method applied in the research was the Kano model, by which we determined the attitudes of the respondents to the issue. Based on the findings and using the analytical-synthetic method, we subsequently processed a proposal for a business model for implementation of ecological innovation in Slovakia. This model used innovative marketing communication tools to increase interest in eco-innovation and products, and created a learning algorithm to influence customers’ shopping behaviors. As a result of the research, we assumed that the main obstacles to increasing demand for eco-innovation and products were inexperience, cost, and lack of information held by respondents, and therefore it is necessary to build and improve customer relationships, in which, in addition to traditional forms of marketing, it is inevitable to use various innovative forms of corporate social responsibility to minimize these negatives.
Purpose: To examine the effect of career skills and servant-leadership on intrinsic career success with surrogating effect of proactive personality traits.
Design/method/approach: Structural equation modeling has been applied to extract the statistical finding by applying MPlus Software.
Findings: Proactive personality traits mediates between the relationship of career skills, servant-leadership, and intrinsic career success.
Research implications: The model have a look at providing the suggestion for policy makers to hire and train highly educated faculty to participate in servant-leadership for the betterment of career skills and intrinsic career success, which improves institutional performance.
Originality: The research study examined the P-E fit theory and the model in this particular context of Pakistan is unique and constructed to suggest policy makers the techniques for advancing the career success of working women in academia.
Although companies have many direct and indirect impacts on the lives of children, discussion of the responsibility of business to respect the rights of children has primarily focused on child labor. Using UNICEF’s <i>Children’s Rights and Business Principles</i> as a framework for our analysis, we considered the activities of oil palm plantation companies operating in Indonesia. Our data come from key informant interviews and reflection on two programs established to promote respect for children’s rights in the Indonesian palm oil industry: one by Pusat Kajian Perlindungan Anak (PKPA) (Center for Child Study and Protection); and one by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) in conjunction with UNICEF. We considered: how plantation company activities impacted children’s lives; how companies demonstrated respect for children’s rights; and how observance of children’s rights can be improved. We discuss four problematic issues: getting company commitments to children’s rights into policy and practice; having a strong business case for respecting human rights and children’s rights; contradictory objectives within companies; and complexities around children in the workplace. We argue that a children’s rights based approach should be applied to the activities of all organizations. This children’s rights lens is needed to overcome the invisibility of children in society and industry, and to address the root causes of human rights harms. We note that respecting children’s rights will likely contribute to getting a social license to operate and grow.
Jennifer Reynolds, Sylvia Kairouz, Samantha Ilacqua
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Gambling markets have drastically expanded over the past 35 years. Pacing this expansion has been the articulation of a governance framework that largely places responsibility for regulating gambling-related harms upon individuals. This framework, often defined with reference to the concept of responsible gambling (RG), has faced significant criticism, emphasizing public health and consumer protection issues. To study both the articulation and critique of the concept of responsible gambling, we conducted a ‘scoping review’ of the literature (Arksey & O’Malley 2005). Literature was identified through searches on academic databases using a combination of search terms. Articles were independently reviewed by two researchers. Findings indicate 142 publications with a primary focus on responsible gambling, with a high volume of publications coming from the disciplinary backgrounds of the first authors representing the fields of psychology, business, and psychiatric medicine. Further, publication key themes address topics such as responsible gambling tools and interventions, corporate social responsibility and accountability, responsible gambling concepts and descriptions, and to a lesser extent, critiques of responsible gambling. The scoping review of the literature related to responsible gambling suggests the need to foster research conditions to invite more critical and interdisciplinary scholarship in an effort to improve public health and consumer protection.
The reorientation of national socio-economic systems on the principles of sustainable development necessitates the study of present condition and prospects of development of corporate environmental responsibility of business under the concept green economy. The oil and gas industry took a leading share the gross domestic product and exports Russia, while providing increased operational stress on the environment. It is therefore important to increase the involvement of the oil and gas business in solving global environmental problems, to enhance the transition to new forms of corporate environmental responsibility, adequate modern goals of social development.The aim of the study is the systematization of directions and principles for the development of environmentally responsible oil and gas business in the context of the transition to a green economy. The methodological basis of the research is comparative, statistical and scoring methods.In the work of an analysis of the model of corporate environmental responsibility of enterprises in conditions of "brown" and "green" economy, presented the results of studies of environmental activities of oil companies in Russia. Perspective directions of development are formulated environmental liability of the oil and gas business in the context of more full conformity with the principles of "green" economy, as well as environmental standards and social organizations.Materials contained in this article may complement the theoretical and practical basis of decisions aimed at sustainable development of the oil and gas business without causing harm to the environment Wednesday.
Political institutions and public administration (General)
Emilia Krajnakova, Valentinas Navickas, Rima Kontautiene
Research background: Fluctuations in economic activity forced companies to change the traditional methods of organization and management and to search for new tools, knowledge, resources and competences in order to strengthen their positions. This has particularly intensified debates on corporate social responsibility (CSR) not only between business people, but also between pieces of research, industry leaders and government representatives. The ongoing global ecologic crisis quickened discussions about how the alternation of macroeconomic business environment influences the development of CSR.
Purpose of the article: The aim of this paper is to investigate how the changes in macroeconomic business environment influence the development of socially responsible activities in Baltic Countries and Slovakia.
Methods: A statistical analysis of secondary data was used in order to reanalyse the data for the purpose of gaining new insights. The objectives of statistical analysis in this paper were twofold: firstly, to identify the challenges in macroeconomic business environment; secondly, to explore the development of socially responsible activities in different countries. The research period covered the years 2006–2016. The choice of this period is determined by data availability.
Findings & Value added: The authors found that economic conditions may diversely affect the development of different dimensions of CSR. Even in unfavourable macroeconomic conditions companies continue to be involved in socially responsible actions because of long-run CSR benefits. The analysis is useful at an international level because it justified the development of socially responsible businesses in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovakia, and has provided an opportunity to assess the tendencies of CSR development during the different period of economic cycle.
Social Sciences, Economic growth, development, planning
The purpose of this paper is to outline the results of a study on the importance of the introduction/implementation of standards of socially responsible management and their impact on the business performance of organizations as well as to confirm the correlations with the sustainable development of the broader social and natural environment. The research included a population of medium-sized and large organizations (over 50 employees) in the fields of marketing services in the Republic of Slovenia. Research results confirmed a direct link of understanding the management standards in organizations with a larger number of employees and the achieved higher income from operations. Research participants are familiar with the requirements of the Quality Management System Standard ISO 9001 and the Environmental Management System Standard ISO 14001, which is particularly significant for older business executives with many years of work experience in the company they run. The hypothesis that the implementation of the principles of social responsibility has a positive impact on sustainable development and the financial indicators of the organization – higher profits, business growth, productivity and cost-effectiveness in operations – has been confirmed.
Economic growth, development, planning, Economics as a science