TY - JOUR

T1 - Corporate social responsibility

T2 - a survey among SMEs in Bergamo

AU - Campopiano, Giovanna

AU - De Massis, Alfredo

AU - Cassia, Lucio

PY - 2012/10

Y1 - 2012/10

N2 - This study provides some insights on the topic of CSR in small- and medium-sized family vs. non-family firms. Though preliminary, the results emerged from an explorative survey on 19 SMEs show that they are generally unaware of the concept of CSR, do not report their initiatives, but are still engaged in social actions towards their closest stakeholders. Family business owners are especially found to be in charge of social activities towards employees and the local community, e.g. sport clubs, church, and local associations. We discuss this behavior in light of the social capital theory, according to which relationships and the interrelation with environment and communities are relevant for the sustainability of these businesses.

AB - This study provides some insights on the topic of CSR in small- and medium-sized family vs. non-family firms. Though preliminary, the results emerged from an explorative survey on 19 SMEs show that they are generally unaware of the concept of CSR, do not report their initiatives, but are still engaged in social actions towards their closest stakeholders. Family business owners are especially found to be in charge of social activities towards employees and the local community, e.g. sport clubs, church, and local associations. We discuss this behavior in light of the social capital theory, according to which relationships and the interrelation with environment and communities are relevant for the sustainability of these businesses.

KW - Corporate social responsibility

KW - Small and medium enterprises

KW - Family business

KW - Survey

U2 - 10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.09.053

DO - 10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.09.053

M3 - Journal article

VL - 62

SP - 325

EP - 341

JO - Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences

JF - Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences

SN - 1877-0428

ER -