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KRIKUNOV, Arseniy, Ainur UTEUBAYEVA, Berik NAZHMIDENOV, Ansar KABIEV, Kulyash SYZDYKOVA, and Gulnara BAIBASHEVA. "Investment, Organizational and Environmental Aspects of Regulation of Small and Medium Business." Journal of Environmental Management and Tourism 11, no. 7 (November 30, 2020): 1841. http://dx.doi.org/10.14505//jemt.v11.7(47).23.
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The development of small and medium-sized businesses, which is the main source of employment, attracting investments, the foundation for building a competitive economy, is one of the main priorities for the development of the national economy. In European countries, it is SMEs, within which the middle class is formed, that are the basis of stability and economic prosperity. Increased air pollution negatively affects human health and ecosystem stability. This indicator makes it possible to assess the environmental impact of certain sectors, in particular: energy, transport, industry, agriculture and waste management. In this regard, the state is trying to take measures to maintain and improve the environment through financing and tightening environmental standards.
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Ye, Shun, Honggen Xiao, Tianyu Ying, and Lingqiang Zhou. "Determinants of small accommodation business size." International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management 31, no. 4 (April 8, 2019): 1626–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijchm-04-2018-0290.
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PurposeThis paper aims to model and empirically test the determinants of small accommodation business (SAB) size.Design/methodology/approachThis study distinguishes among three aspects of SAB size (accommodation scale, investment and employment) and between two modes of growth (managerial and entrepreneurial growth). A conceptual framework was developed based on business growth theory, whereby three econometric models were constructed and estimated to predict size variations. Data were collected through a survey on 200 SABs in North Zhejiang Province of China. Effects of the determinants were contrasted between different size indicators.FindingsThe SAB size can be affected by personal factors (employed working experience, education level, industry-specific know-how), interpersonal factor (relative ties to other SABs) and environmental factor (association support). The interpersonal and environmental factors tend to contribute to managerial growth, while the personal factors are usually conducive to entrepreneurial growth.Research limitations/implicationsThis study addresses the questions of “why some SABs grow larger in size than others” and “why different SABs grow in different ways”. But more contexts and business types should be examined so as to ensure generalizability through future studies.Practical implicationsThe research findings can provide guidelines for local tourism administration to encourage or regulate SAB development.Originality/valueThis study is among the first endeavors to examine the multidimensionality and determinants of business size in tourism and hospitality; it contributes to literature by expanding tourism entrepreneurship research into a/the “growth paradigm”.
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Aktar, Serena. "Factors Influencing Entrepreneurs Business Performance in Small and Medium Businesses: Comparative Analysis Between Demographic and Environmental Factors in Bangladesh." Journal of Business and Technology (Dhaka) 10, no. 2 (August 25, 2016): 1–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbt.v10i2.29464.
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Performance is viewed as the implementation of an action or ones ability. Good performance is also related with achieving greater market share earning more profit. The main aim of this study is to examine and compare the factors influencing entrepreneurs businesses performance. It is a comparative analysis between the demographic and environment related factors. The present article is a survey-based research. A total number of 400 questionnaires were distributed among some small and medium entrepreneurs. Data on their performance, aspects related to (the respondents) demographic and environment were collected. The data have been analyzed by using SPSS software. A model has been developed in order to show and test the relationship among demographic factors and environment related factors and the entrepreneurs business performance in this study. The results revealed that individually (among entrepreneurs) there is a positive and strong significant influence of position in birth order, number of employees(demographic factors); sources of loan collection and family support(environment-related factors) on entrepreneurs business performance.Journal of Business and Technology (Dhaka) Vol.10(2) 2015; 1-17
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Srichookiat, Sanit, and Teerasak Jindabot. "Salient environmental attributes and their value for small independent grocers." Journal of Consumer Marketing 35, no. 5 (August 13, 2018): 465–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jcm-03-2017-2135.
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Purpose This paper aims to focus on the consumers’ decision process to clarify the salient attributes within the in-store environment of small independent grocers. Thus, the relative importance among environmental factors and their explicit monetary values is clarified. Design/methodology/approach The conjoint approach was applied to form a set of hypothetical environments virtualised through an interactive computer-aided simulation. Each of the 241 respondents was asked to evaluate their patronage intention on the basis of a given set of 18 virtual environments. Findings The results revealed the greater importance of the social environment in comparison to design and ambient cues, which consumers use in determining their patronage of stores. The final recommended environment offers some explicit value added to customers. Originality/value In contrast to most environmental studies, this study considered consumers’ decision processes, using conjoint analysis to clarify the relative importance and value of the environmental aspects affecting small independent grocers.
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Doroshenko, Anatolievich, Alekseevna Minaeva, Nikolajevna Avilova, Vladimirovna Somina, and Viktorovna Leonova. "Socio-economic aspects of development of small innovative business in Russia." Istrazivanja i projektovanja za privredu 13, no. 4 (2015): 293–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.5937/jaes13-8996.
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Lynch-Wood, Gary, and David Williamson. "Unexplored aspects of the social licence for SMEs." Corporate Governance 15, no. 5 (October 5, 2015): 577–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cg-11-2014-0135.
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Purpose – This paper aims to examine social licence in the context of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Social and economic actors can assist in protecting the environment by granting firms a social licence. The social licence is regarded as a regulatory trigger, which some claim can improve organisational practices and possibly induce beyond compliance behaviour. Design/methodology/approach – The paper uses data from interviews with the owners and managers of 110 manufacturing SMEs. Findings – Social licence pressures are generally weak, while traditional regulation remains essential for encouraging and sustaining environmental activity. That said, the data show important differences across firms, for some SMEs are influenced by and responsive to social licence pressures. Typically, these pressures derive from stakeholders who pursue a relatively narrow self-interest (rather than public interest) mandate, and focus on particular issues rather than broader objectives of environmental responsibility. When responding to pressures, SMEs are likely to take specific and focused actions that address specific stakeholder concerns. Research limitations/implications – Fresh insights are provided into the social licence and smaller firms. Contrary to previous views, there are circumstances where the social licence provides a limited and tailored regulatory tool for initiating change, and it typically leads to firms making alterations to business practices that tend to be low-cost and easy to implement. The social licence can provide a consensual micro-social contract and limited public interest service, and, subject to supporting circumstances, it may be extendable to other types of smaller firms. Social implications – The paper presents fresh insights into the relationship between SMEs and social and economic stakeholders. Originality/value – The paper provides new insights into how relevant stakeholders can influence the environmental behaviour of small firms.
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SOKOLOV, A. P. "ECONOMIC SECURITY OF THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT IN THE REGION." EKONOMIKA I UPRAVLENIE: PROBLEMY, RESHENIYA 6, no. 12 (2020): 99–103. http://dx.doi.org/10.36871/ek.up.p.r.2020.12.06.012.
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The author considers the aspects of economic security of the business environment in the region. This issue in the context of the pandemic and beyond will require regional authorities to develop socio-economic policies that can neutralize external and internal threats. Proposals are made to expand the functions of regional policy, such as environmental and innovation. These areas are not fully used, which does not allow us to form a single long-term strategy. Innovative support for small businesses in the region will allow us to achieve rapid modernization and overcome the crisis. This is the main reserve for changing the style and type of management.
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Du, Yi, Qing Xin Chen, and Jian Wei Chen. "Investigation and Implementation of Environmental Protection and Energy Saving." Advanced Materials Research 347-353 (October 2011): 3271–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.347-353.3271.
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Abstract. Xinjin technology group company is to provide professional electronics manufacturing services ( EMS ) Company. The main business is the assembly of PCB and small electronic products and packaging They are the main problem facing the enterprise that global oversupplies in the market, which includes cost saving, protection of the environment and improve efficiency.There are three primary aspects in this paper. They are electric circuit capacitance compensation, tin slag recycling and type U reconfigurable production line. They were to take the new technology, new production process to replace outdated., Profits were improved through these reform measures.
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Bevan, Emma A. M., and Ping Yung. "Implementation of corporate social responsibility in Australian construction SMEs." Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 22, no. 3 (May 18, 2015): 295–311. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ecam-05-2014-0071.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the implementation of corporate social responsibility (CSR) related activities in small to medium sized construction enterprises within Australia. Reasons behind the implementation level are also evaluated. Design/methodology/approach – Quantitative and qualitative company level data from 28 Australian small to medium sized construction enterprises were collected using an in-depth questionnaire. Levels of CSR implementation in three aspects, namely, environmental, social and ethical, were measured. Each aspect was broken down into sub-areas and implementation scores were aggregated and normalised. Awareness level and concern for economic aspect, the two hypothesised reasons for level of implementation, were also measured. Non-parametric correlation analyses were used to examine the hypotheses. Findings – The findings suggest small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) incorporate some aspects of CSR into their business activities even though they do not refer to the practices as CSR, as none of them have a formal CSR policy in place. Most SMEs in the construction industry implement ethical and economic aspect of CSR; however implementation across environmental and social issues is limited. Non-parametric correlation analyses show that higher awareness of CSR issues leads to higher levels of implementation and that concern about economic aspect is not a reason why CSR is not implemented into business practices. Research limitations/implications – Everett Rogers’ diffusion paradigm can also be applied to CSR implementation, but more research works are required to theoretically and empirically examine the relationships between CSR implementation and economic aspect. Originality/value – It is apparent that there is a significant gap in the research regarding Australian SMEs and sustainability issues as the majority of the literature is focused upon large organisations even though the approaches taken by SMEs towards CSR are very different to those of large corporations. The SME business sector is a significant sector in terms of its environmental, economic and social impacts. Hence recognition of this sector is growing and is now becoming the focus of an agenda to promote the implementation of CSR practices in SMEs. This paper aims to provide useful and detailed information to add to what is currently an underdeveloped body of knowledge in this area.
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Muhammad, Nashar. "ANALYSIS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS FOR COOPERATIVE REPUTATION (CASE STUDY IN SOUTH TANGERANG)." Economics and Business Solutions Journal 4, no. 2 (November 4, 2020): 36. http://dx.doi.org/10.26623/ebsj.v4i2.2792.
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<p>Cooperatives as one of the drivers of the community's economy face many obstacles in its performance. Poor performance, incompetent human resources, and financial system that is still not good to be a fundamental weakness in the ability of cooperatives to compete in economic activities that are full of challenges today. Of the 150,333 cooperatives in Indonesia the level of success and sustainability of cooperatives is still very small. This study aims to analyze the application of sustainable business to cooperative reputation.in South Tangerang City Data Analysis Method uses Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS).The Result of study The relationship between economic aspects and sustainable business is positive and significant. Relationship between social aspects and sustainable business is positive and significant. Relationship between environmental aspects and sustainable business is positive and significant. The relationship between Sustainable business and the reputation of the cooperative is positive and significant</p>
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Singh, Neelam, Suresh Jain, and Prateek Sharma. "Environmental benchmarking practices in Indian industries." Benchmarking: An International Journal 23, no. 5 (July 4, 2016): 1132–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bij-08-2014-0079.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to understand whether the adoption of environmental management practices and firm characteristics influence the environmental benchmarking in Indian firms. It further looks into the impact of environmental benchmarking practices on firms’ environmental performance. Design/methodology/approach – The study conducts a research survey to obtain the practitioner’s responses on the different aspects of environmental benchmarking. The survey data of 104 firms provide an empirical basis to investigate different research hypotheses using statistical techniques. Findings – The results indicate that the firms which implement environmental management practices are more likely to adopt environmental benchmarking in one or more areas of their operations. The findings signify that firms which benchmarks for environmental purposes are more likely to have better environmental performance. The study confirms that large firms have significant chances of having environmental benchmarking compared to small and medium sized firms. The firms in different sectors have different relative preference to eight different areas of environmental benchmarking. However, all these preferences are not significant at 95 per cent confidence level. Research limitations/implications – The research use only qualitative responses on environment management aspects and could be further extended by incorporating the quantitative (emission) data of different industries. Practical implications – The study provides an insight into the environmental benchmarking practices of Indian firms for better management of environmental performance of the firms. Originality/value – The study investigates the experience and attitude of Indian firms to environmental benchmarking based on an empirical research. It adds to the knowledge in the field of environmental benchmarking in developing countries with specific focus on India.
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Vyas, Neha. "Environmental Aspects of Project Management." Vikalpa: The Journal for Decision Makers 33, no. 2 (April 2008): 65–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0256090920080205.
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The primary challenge in project management is to achieve all of the defined project goals and objectives while adhering to typical constraints which are usually scope, quality, time, and budget. Often, the basic flaw in project planning and design is the complete neglect or minimal consideration of environmental and social costs and dependence only on economic analysis for project preparation and investment. A failure to understand and internalize adverse or negative impacts on environment during project preparation could lead to several undesirable consequences, which may ultimately jeopardize the very objectives of growth and development for which the project was proposed. In this paper, the author stresses upon the need for environmental management for successful project completion and discusses the challenges of addressing the key environmental issues. Environmental management is not just about the ‘trees and bees’ but also about health, safety, profits, quality assurance, reduced risks to reputation, and increased global competitiveness, states the author. Overall, it is about efficiency and reducing environmental and legal liabilities. It is argued that sound environment management reduces the unforeseen obstacles and bottlenecks that may otherwise hamper the delivery of project objectives while helping to improve the environmental performance of project operations. The key environmental issues resulting from agricultural, mining, manufacturing, and urban operations include: severe degradation of air quality due to industrial and vehicular pollution contamination of land and water resources due to pesticides, fertilizers, and dumping of hazardous wastes depletion of raw material reserves contamination of surface and ground water sources due to discharge of sewage and industrial effluents deforestation. Environmental impact assessment (EIA) study is suggested as a tool for formulating an environment management plan. EIA should, however, not be treated just as a tool for regulatory compliance but as an instrument for improving project management per se with proper expertise, time, and budget allocations made for the purpose. In environmental management, the moot question is: How to get started? The author's advice is to start small and simple and gradually turn them into action plans for a worksite and subsequently up-scale them for the entire company. It is ultimately the actions taken at personal or community level or as a project manager that matters the most when it comes to environmental sustainability. Policies and plans merely show the way. It is becoming increasingly important to make environmental management an economic driver that would serve to minimize environmental damages and promote resource efficiency and cost savings to businesses.
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Khandari, Sabila Mumtaz, and Siti Jahroh. "KELAYAKAN USAHA TERNAK DOMBA DENGAN INTRODUKSI PAKAN SILASE DAUN SINGKONG (Kasus di Desa Petir, Kecamatan Dramaga Kabupaten Bogor)." Forum Agribisnis 5, no. 2 (July 18, 2017): 213–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.29244/fagb.5.2.213-224.
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The majority of sheep farmers in Indonesia are small-scale ones who use grass which depends on weather as the feed. Petir Village is one of the villages in Bogor Sub-district where the sheep farmers raise their sheep traditionaly. Cassava leaf silage can be an alternative of good quality feed. Introduction of cassava leaf silage can affect the feasibility of livestock business. This study aimed to analyze the feasibility of sheep farming in terms of financial and nonfinancial aspects of introducing cassava leaf silage. Feasibility of non-financial aspects were analyzed using the legal, markets and marketing, management, technical, social, and environmental impact aspects. Whereas feasibility of financial aspects were analyzed using the feasibility criterias Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Net Benefit-Cost Ratio (Net B/C), Gross Benefit-Cost Ratio (Gross B/C), and Payback Period. By introducing cassava leaf silage, the results of market and marketing, social, and environmental aspects showed that the business was feasible. Meanwhile, the result of financial analysis on the condition of introducing cassava leaf silage feed was not feasible for any business scale. Cassava leaf silage was not feasible when done individually so the formation of farmer groups can be a solution. In addition, farmers need information and training related to the implementation of cassava leaf silage to sheep.
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Bajdor, Paula, Ilona Pawełoszek, and Helena Fidlerova. "Analysis and Assessment of Sustainable Entrepreneurship Practices in Polish Small and Medium Enterprises." Sustainability 13, no. 7 (March 24, 2021): 3595. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13073595.
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Entrepreneurship is one of the driving forces behind the development of the national economy. The effect of entrepreneurship in the economic dimension is a business entity, most often a small or medium enterprise. The SME sector plays a significant role in every national economy. Traditionally, people perceived entrepreneurship as a factor measured by the earned profit. Increasing it was the primary goal of enterprises operating on the market. The operating conditions and competitiveness level have meant that enterprises beside economic goals also pursue social and environmental goals. Entrepreneurship is perceived as a determinant of social and ecological development, thus referred to as sustainable entrepreneurship. This article aims to identify and evaluate attitudes towards sustainable entrepreneurship among Polish enterprises. We compare the obtained results with their self-assessment and distinguish different approaches to business activity. The cluster analysis of survey results shows that the Polish SME sector can be divided into five separate groups characterized by a different approach and level of implementation of sustainable development. We also concluded that the Polish enterprises are more focused on social than environmental aspects.
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Ratnasingam, Jegatheswaran, Albert Khoo, Natkuncaran Jegathesan, Lum Chee Wei, Hazirah Ab Latib, Ganesh Thanasegaran, Lim Choon Liat, Lee Yan Yi, Kamaruzaman Othman, and Mohd Afthar Amir. "How are small and medium enterprises in Malaysia’s furniture industry coping with COVID-19 pandemic? Early evidences from a survey and recommendations for policymakers." BioResources 15, no. 3 (June 16, 2020): 5951–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.15376/biores.15.3.5951-5964.
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In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent movement control order (MCO) in Malaysia, an on-line survey was undertaken involving 748 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the furniture industry. The main objective was to examine the impact of the pandemic and the subsequent MCO on the various business aspects of the SMEs as well as to make recommendations to the government on supportive measures for the SMEs. The survey found that although all aspects of the business were impacted, the two major concerns of the SMEs during this crisis were the financial management and the supply chain disruptions. Inevitably, it was found that most of the SMEs were operating well below capacity, which was a huge financial strain on their business viability. It was recommended that the government provide measures to help the SMEs manage their cash-flow and ease the restrictions to facilitate supply-chain commencement that is crucial to their business. The survey also revealed that most SMEs acknowledged the importance of automation and the adoption of technologies. Respondents regarded the shift towards Industry 4.0 was inevitable as a means increase their resilience when facing future uncertainties.
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Ali Shah, Shahban, Philipp Url, Wolfgang Vorraber, Thomas Janics, and Matthias Katschnig. "Transformation towards Sustainable Business Models in Production." Tehnički glasnik 14, no. 2 (June 11, 2020): 224–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.31803/tg-20200525204041.
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A global transformation from Industry 4.0 towards Industry 5.0 will soon take place. Such transformations are intrinsic to human and sustainable value creation. An increasing number of companies, recognising this imminent trend, will need to transform their current classical, solely profit-oriented business models into sustainable business models that also target human, social, and environmental aspects. Various frameworks already exist that support the design of sustainable business models. Practical applications of these frameworks and research on the transformation process in the production domain, which places a special focus on small and medium enterprises, is still scarce. This paper presents the first results from a sustainable business model transformation project on a European SME, which produces 3D printers. The research method applies a single case study design. The study was based on publicly available information and qualitative data, obtained through interviews and workshops carried out on an executive management level.
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Arsić, Miloš, Zoran Jovanović, Radoljub Tomić, Nena Tomović, Siniša Arsić, and Ištvan Bodolo. "Impact of Logistics Capacity on Economic Sustainability of SMEs." Sustainability 12, no. 5 (March 3, 2020): 1911. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12051911.
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In this research paper, various impacts on economic sustainability of small and medium-sized companies are analyzed. This research determined a research gap, by defining a statistically significant difference in business performance between SMEs (small and medium sized businesses) with their own logistics capacities and those which decided to outsource capacities. Impacts of key business factors were measured by quantitative research by using linear regression, on a sample of 340 SMEs from Serbia. These factors are related to market aspects, SME position within a supply chain, but also to internal aspects of the company itself. Empirical research findings suggested that ownership of logistics capacity can have an impact on economic sustainability of SMEs, measured through solvency and profitability. Future research regarding this topic can be diversified through efforts of internationalization of SMEs, or through comparison with large companies in terms of impacts on economic sustainability.
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Cahyaningtyas, Fadilla. "DUALITY IN SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE ACCOUNTING PRACTICES." Journal of Innovation in Business and Economics 1, no. 02 (December 30, 2017): 59. http://dx.doi.org/10.22219/jibe.v1i02.3568.
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This research is aimed to comprehend the accounting practice and its benefit in triggering one of the most credible SMEs in Malang City to succeed, SME Garuda Jaya. The analytical tool used in this research is transcendental phenomenology. Based on data analysis, two kinds of accounting practices are: (1) accounting practice of mind and memory; and (2) accounting notation to the arrangement of basic financial statements in the form of balance sheets and Profit/ Loss (L / R). both practical accounting establishes duality practices, a practice that combines two distinct and different things into integral and appropriate things to do an accounting practice. Therefore, first, duality practices seek to make synergistic social and economic value. Second, the practice of duality establishes the integration of "masculine" and "feminist" characters to achieve business success, which not only places the orientation into the material aspects of earning income but also on environmental and social responsibility.
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Cahyaningtyas, Fadilla. "DUALITY IN SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE ACCOUNTING PRACTICES." Journal of Innovation in Business and Economics 1, no. 02 (December 30, 2017): 59. http://dx.doi.org/10.22219/jibe.vol1.no02.11-22.
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This research is aimed to comprehend the accounting practice and its benefit in triggering one of the most credible SMEs in Malang City to succeed, SME Garuda Jaya. The analytical tool used in this research is transcendental phenomenology. Based on data analysis, two kinds of accounting practices are: (1) accounting practice of mind and memory; and (2) accounting notation to the arrangement of basic financial statements in the form of balance sheets and Profit/ Loss (L / R). both practical accounting establishes duality practices, a practice that combines two distinct and different things into integral and appropriate things to do an accounting practice. Therefore, first, duality practices seek to make synergistic social and economic value. Second, the practice of duality establishes the integration of "masculine" and "feminist" characters to achieve business success, which not only places the orientation into the material aspects of earning income but also on environmental and social responsibility.
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Cahyaningtyas, Fadilla. "DUALITY IN SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE ACCOUNTING PRACTICES." Journal of Innovation in Business and Economics 1, no. 02 (December 30, 2017): 59. http://dx.doi.org/10.22219/jibe.vol1.no02.59-70.
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This research is aimed to comprehend the accounting practice and its benefit in triggering one of the most credible SMEs in Malang City to succeed, SME Garuda Jaya. The analytical tool used in this research is transcendental phenomenology. Based on data analysis, two kinds of accounting practices are: (1) accounting practice of mind and memory; and (2) accounting notation to the arrangement of basic financial statements in the form of balance sheets and Profit/ Loss (L / R). both practical accounting establishes duality practices, a practice that combines two distinct and different things into integral and appropriate things to do an accounting practice. Therefore, first, duality practices seek to make synergistic social and economic value. Second, the practice of duality establishes the integration of "masculine" and "feminist" characters to achieve business success, which not only places the orientation into the material aspects of earning income but also on environmental and social responsibility.
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Klute-Wenig, Sandra, and Robert Refflinghaus. "Integrating sustainability aspects into an integrated management system." TQM Journal 27, no. 3 (April 13, 2015): 303–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/tqm-12-2013-0128.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is the further development of an Excel-based integrated management system for the tool and cutlery industry regarding sustainability. The tool’s actual status allows integrating and implementing requirements considering work safety, environmental and quality management and a self-assessment for checking the level of requirements’ fulfilment. However, the topic of sustainability and requirements and risks going along with it are of great importance for the mostly small and medium companies of this industry. Therefore, the Excel-tool is being enhanced by integrating the requirements of risk, energy and sustainability management. The paper presents the advanced Excel-tool. Design/methodology/approach – The base for advancing the Excel-tool has been analysing the status quo of sustainability management in the companies. Moreover, a matrix for comparing the requirements has been enlarged regarding the standards for sustainability, risk and energy management and builds the base for further developing of the Excel-tool. Findings – This analysis has shown the need for action, regarding the topic of sustainability. Hence, the Excel-tool has been enlarged regarding the assessment of fulfilling the requirements of different management systems. It allows small- and medium-sized enterprises a detection of need for action to comply with the requirements of different management systems with minimal afford. By this, an easily evaluation and improvement of the companies’ management systems is enabled. Originality/value – The tool enables companies to easily evaluate the state of their integrated management system by themselves and assists when implementing additional management systems.
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Rasit, Zarinah Abdul, Maisurah Zakaria, Marshita Hashim, Aliza Ramli, and Muzrifah Mohamed. "Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) Practices for Sustainability Performance: An Empirical Evidence of Malaysian SMEs." International Journal of Financial Research 10, no. 3 (May 19, 2019): 371. http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/ijfr.v10n3p371.
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Environmental issues have been critical concern among the current businesses as various business activities might pose significant threats to the environment. Incorporating environmental aspects in business operations is perceived to be able to create value and to achieve sustainable business performance. The manufacturing sector is the key contributor to the country’s high pollution index. Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) practices have become more prevalent in this sector in managing the environmental issues for the effectiveness of their production requirement. Nevertheless, the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) mainly are less likely to embark on environmental practices as compared to large organisations. The establishment of certified environmental management systems (EMS) is considered as a strategic management approach that defines how organisations will address their impact on the natural environment guided by ISO 14001 as a framework. This study provides empirical evidence examining the extent of GSCM practices among the SMEs through the possession of ISO 14001 and examines the impact on sustainability performance. Data were analysed using regression analyses. Results indicate that GSCM practices have a significant positive relation with sustainability performance. Eco-design practices and environmental cooperation have a positive relationship with sustainability performance. There is no relationship between green purchasing and reverse logistics practices with sustainability performance. These results imply that Malaysian SMEs adopt GSCM practices mostly through eco-design and robust cooperation among departments in dealing with environmental issues. Green practices and reverse logistics practices are still new for SMEs and do not contribute to achieving better performance.
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Rasburskis, Nerijus, Juozas Gudzinskas, and Jonas Gylys. "COMBINED HEAT AND POWER PRODUCTION: SOCIO‐ECONOMIC AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ASPECTS." JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT 12, no. 1 (March 31, 2006): 29–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.3846/13923730.2006.9636369.
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The paper is based on the study of Lithuania facing the need for huge investments in both the replacement of the Ignalina nuclear power station and the replacement of district heating production units in many of the existing systems. Lithuania has a big technical potential for implementing small‐scale combined heat and power production (CHP) systems. Meanwhile, such implementation needs public regulation to become feasible not only from a socio‐economic, but also from a business economic point of view. The study focuses upon the analysis of methods for the incorporation of technical, economical and environmental considerations into large‐scale investment decision‐making in the energy sector. The research study could be a guideline for determination of national potential for high efficiency CHP not only from the technical, but both the economical and the environmental point of view. Based upon the results of the study investigation and analysis, areas for improvement in current energy sector investment decision-making processes are highlighted, and areas for further research are recommended.
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Leu, Jun-Der, Larry Jung-Hsing Lee, Yi-Wei Huang, and Chia-Chi Huang. "Sustainable Supply Chains: Evidence from Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers." Sustainability 13, no. 16 (August 13, 2021): 9059. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13169059.
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As a result of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, numerous countries have become highly interested in sustainability. Manufacturers have been triggered to develop sustainable supply chain strategies in consideration of their value-added processes and stakeholders. This study was conducted, in the context of small- and medium-sized enterprises in the Taiwanese manufacturing industry, in order to examine the relationship between sustainability and business performance from the perspective of the supply chain aspects of business cooperation, operation integration, and enterprise commitment. A total of 290 companies were surveyed and structural equation modeling was applied to analyze the figures from the samples. The results reveal that the implementation of sustainable practices in the context of enterprise commitments, supply chain cooperation, and operation integration has a positive impact on sustainability and business performance. Furthermore, in high-value manufacturing, supply chain cooperation significantly affects sustainable business performance through internal operation integration. These results may serve as a reference for the realization of supply chain sustainability in small- and medium-sized enterprises.
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Cant, Michael Colin, Jan Wiid, and Catherine Mpolokeng Sephapo. "Key Factors Influencing Pricing Strategies For Small Business Enterprises (SMEs): Are They Important?" Journal of Applied Business Research (JABR) 32, no. 6 (November 2, 2016): 1737. http://dx.doi.org/10.19030/jabr.v32i6.9820.
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Price is a critical component for any business and can be crucial in the survival of the business. If the price is not set in line with the selected target market it can negatively impact on the product and the company’s profitability. The main goals of any profit seeking organisation is to make a profit and in order to achieve this goal all areas related to the management of the product, costs and the setting of the price need to be managed correctly. The primary aim of this study was therefore to investigate the factors considered by small business enterprises (SME’s) when developing their pricing strategies. To address this problem adequately, the research methodology was based on the primary data collected from South African SMEs. As SME’s show common traits all over the world, it is accepted that any findings will be universally applicable. A questionnaire was distributed to 88 SMEs to gather relevant data regarding factors considered when determining prices. The data was quantified and analysed by examining the frequency of occurrences and the importance of the problem. The study found that SME’s generally agree that price setting is influenced by competitor information and macro environmental factors such as fuel prices and inflation. There was a general agreement amongst the SME’s that consumers relationships and the benefits that they, the consumers enjoy form the product as well as product performance are important aspects to consider when determining prices.
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Raar, Jean. "SMEs, environmental management and global warming: a fusion of influencing factors?" Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development 22, no. 3 (August 17, 2015): 528–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jsbed-10-2013-0157.
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Purpose – Stakeholder theory provided the broad theoretical lens to explore environmental issues in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The diversity in issues examined ranged from concern for immediate stakeholders, their industry group and the influence of global warming on their business activities, to the type of environmental information included within their internal information systems. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – A mailed survey was used to obtain data from SMEs operating in Australia. The focus was primarily directed to medium size firms. Findings – The findings indicate that SMEs were aware that their stakeholders, particularly their employees and customers were concerned with environmental issues. The respondent SMEs were also aware that global warming would influence their activities, for example, the design of their projects, occupational, health and safety, labour contracts and customer relations. Overall, the findings suggest that any tailored approach to regulate or self-regulate environmental management in SMEs, be industry and stakeholder driven. Research limitations/implications – The limitations of this research are primarily those applicable to the survey method, SME response rates, and the geographical location covered by the survey. The focus of this study is primarily medium size firms, rather than micro small business. Originality/value – This study gains insights into some of the practical aspects of environmental management in SMEs and in so doing adds to the growing body of literature in this under researched area.
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Ryu, Youngbok, and Toshiyuki Sueyoshi. "Examining the Relationship between the Economic Performance of Technology-Based Small Suppliers and Socially Sustainable Procurement." Sustainability 13, no. 13 (June 28, 2021): 7220. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13137220.
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Sustainable public procurement plays an important role in addressing not only environmental but also economic and social issues through government acquisitions from technology-based small suppliers. In this context, the objective of this study is to better understand the holistic public procurement process by assessing the operational efficiency of technology-based small suppliers and associating the economic aspect of public procurement with the social aspect, such as women-owned businesses. To this end, we analyzed U.S. Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research grantees by combining network data envelopment analysis with bootstrap truncated regression analysis. Drawing on the analysis results, we found that (1) there is heterogeneity in the performance of research and development, network building, and commercialization sub-processes, and (2) there is a positive relationship between the overall performance and women-owned small suppliers who excel particularly in network building. The former implies that small suppliers may have different expertise in the chain of public procurement; the latter suggests that woman entrepreneurs with a business network may be able to outperform their counterparts in the public procurement market.
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Dagiliute, Renata, and Gintare Juozapaitiene. "Stakeholders in the EIA Process: What is Important for them? The Case of Road Construction." Environmental and Climate Technologies 22, no. 1 (October 1, 2018): 69–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/rtuect-2018-0005.
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Abstract - Public participation is one of the conditions for an effective environmental impact assessment. Quite often public participation is limited to the general public but various organizations, governmental and non-governmental institutions, business enterprises are left aside. The paper analyses the attitudes of different enterprises/organizations with focus on a road construction (Siaurine Street) case in Vilnius, Lithuania in regard to the environmental impact assessment process. The survey indicated that only a very small part of respondents from different enterprises and organizations has been approached in particular environmental impact assessment process, although the construction project was relevant for nearly half of all surveyed enterprises. Companies, located in the territory of the planned Siaurine Street, highlighted that the major significant components of environmental aspects are noise and air pollution, between socio-economic environment - suitable infrastructure, human well-being and business and job opportunities. The type of company’s activity, income, number of employees and their distance to the Siaurine Street were the main factors determining respondent choices.
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Noor, Ahmad Mahmood Alkhudierat. "The Level of Corporate Social Responsibility Implementation in all Social Responsibility Aspects in Jordan’s Zain Telecommunication Company." Gazdaság és Társadalom 12, no. 4 (2019): 88–113. http://dx.doi.org/10.21637/gt.2019.4.04.
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A relatively new concept in the business world, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has resonated widely in the global economy. As well as integrating into the cultures of many organizations, CSR has become an important business strategy component of corporations worldwide. Many large companies in Jordan realize the importance of adopting social responsibility, especially companies that help build society as well as develop and increase productivity by providing distinct programs for small projects, as these contribute to solving problems of unemployment and poverty. This study explores the extent to which Zain Telecom in Jordan covers the three aspects of social responsibility in the same depth and level. The research methodology is qualitative analytical and is based on secondary data such as previous studies and the analysis of Zain’s annual report of social responsibility for 2018. The study concluded that the abovementioned company is significantly concerned with the social and employee aspects of CSR, but pays little attention to environmental aspects. The study made a number of recommendations, including focusing on all dimensions of social responsibility equally.
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Antonov, Oleksandr. "Environmental motives and institutions for the development of small enterprises of rural green tourism." University Economic Bulletin, no. 44 (February 12, 2020): 7–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.31470/2306-546x-2020-44-7-12.
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The subject of the research is theoretical and practical aspects of identifying environmental motives and incentives for the organization and development of small businesses and agro-villages of rural green tourism. The purpose of the work is to identify environmental motives and incentives for the organization and development of small businesses and agro-villages of rural green tourism in order to improve their management in the interests of creating a favorable environment for the life of the population, rational use of nature, conservation and reproduction of rural areas. The methodological basis of the article was both general scientific and special methods of scientific knowledge. Methods were used: dialectical, monographic, historical, system-structural analysis and synthesis, problem- and program-targeted approaches. Results of work. The article deals with the special role of functioning of small businesses and agro-villages of rural green tourism for rural areas. This is not just about his socio-economic motives for providing recreation for urban dwellers and improving rural employment and well-being. The environmental value of the organization and development of small tourist enterprises and agro-villages in the countryside is a key consideration in the study. They are considered, in essence, as the only alternative to agribusiness entities in ensuring the sustainable use, conservation and reproduction of the environment. Therefore, the identification of ecological motives for their creation and ecological incentives for development are of the utmost importance for management in order to ensure a favorable natural environment of life and activity of the population, the functioning of rural territories and their economy as a whole. The field of application of results. The materials, results and conclusions of the article can be used in the activities of individual subjects of rural green tourism, rural territorial communities, district state administrations, secondary and higher education institutions. Conclusions. The environmental motivation of rural green tourism will be the starting point for creating new approaches for this activity, both through the vector of socio-economic development (creation of new jobs and new professions, restoration of crafts, better use of existing resources, etc.), and through the vector of sustainable development (care for the environment, conservation of resources and reproduction of nature, comprehensive greening of activities and tourism products). It will also stimulate the formation of a new rural population mentality and management of rural development. Strengthening the ecological functions of agro-villages and rural tourism enterprises meets the requirements of the modern concept of social responsibility in the organization and development of any business in the countryside – large, small, medium, agrarian and other types.
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NIKOLAYCHUK, Tetyana. "VOUCHING ACTIVITIES IN THE FIELD OF NATURE RESERVE FUND: MAIN THEORETICAL ASPECTS." Economic innovations 22, no. 3(76) (September 20, 2020): 87–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.31520/ei.2020.22.3(76).87-97.
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Topicality. Vouching is an integral part of the economy in the whole world, but in Ukraine this form of business organization is staying at the initial stage of its development. There are many international companies that are interested in eco-vouching their services in Ukraine. The eco-start-up "vouching" serves as a corporate strategy of small and medium enterprises. Aim and tasks. The aim of the article is represented vouching, as public private partnership, which can attribute economic privileges to the results of innovation activities. Our research is devoted to the problems of the formation and use the vouching tool in the field of conservation work, advantages and disadvantages of implementing the mechanism of vouching contracts are considered both for the NRF institutions, and for representatives of the private sector of the economics. Research results. The vouching tool can also become a form environmentally oriented business activities, a development vector of cooperation of naturally reserved fund institutions and representatives of the private sector, who want to carry out their activities taking into account environmental imperatives and produce truly ecologically pure products, but first of all corresponding contractual mechanism must be formalized into a legal structure and an independent object of normative-legal regulation. Conclusion. The formation of vouching agreements as legal construct, an independent object of normative and legal regulations in Ukraine and forms of public-private partnership in the reserve area requires detailed and complex analysis not only from the point of view of theoretical and methodological aspects, but the development of effective instruments and mechanisms for implementing such agreements in a practical field as well. Investigation of the vouching, as economic and social method for regulating environmentally directed entrepreneurial activity in the field of conservation, will enable to develop the level and infrastructure of the paid services system, which may be provided by institutions of Naturally Reserved Fund of Ukraine.
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Topleva, Silviya Atanasova, and Tsvetko Velchev Prokopov. "Integrated business model for sustainability of small and medium-sized enterprises in the food industry." British Food Journal 122, no. 5 (January 7, 2020): 1463–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bfj-03-2019-0208.
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Purpose The ecological footprint of the food industry and the requirements of the bio-based economy result in the need for deepening the concept of corporate sustainability. CSR provokes the implementation of eco-innovation with high value added. A main source of value added and sustainability is the integrated implementation of ecodesign practices . The purpose of this paper is to systemize an integrated model for the product ecodesign implementation, which combines not only the industrial and process ecodesign but also the overall organizational and socio-economic context of SMEs in food industry, reflected in CSR and value added for stakeholders. Design/methodology/approach The methodology for implementation of business model for sustainability of the SMEs in the food industry through ecodesign is based on vertical and horizontal integration of well-known self-relevant environmental, social and economic tools such as corporate social responsibility, life-cycle assessment, MET matrix, ecolabelling and stakeholder approach for production and marketing of high-value-added eco-products. Findings This study proposes an algorithm for implementation of an integrated business model for SMEs sustainability in the food industry, focusing on high-value-added delivery for stakeholders, based on corporate social responsibility, functional innovation and eco-efficiency. The ecodesign based on CSR business practice in food industry allows simultaneous optimization of environmental aspects and cost structure of products in conditions of improved quality and functionality. Thus, ecodesign contributes to the diversification not only of the company’s product portfolio, but also to opening of new marketplaces and the implementation of new market strategies by increasing the value added. Practical implications The research identifies actions, which SMEs in food industry can follow to achieve ecological redesign of their business and production processes that simultaneously enhance product functionality and resource efficiency. Originality/value The academic and the social value of the research is the focus on ecodesign and its implementation in SMEs in the food industry as a tool for creation of multidimensional high value added for stakeholders in bio-based economy.
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Clerico, Marina, Matteo Bo, and Federica Pognant. "Method for environmental impact assessment of human-induced small-medium activities: the case study of wood biomass supply chain." E3S Web of Conferences 119 (2019): 00011. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/201911900011.
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Climate change evolution, joined by other environmental issues, will lead in the coming years to a rapid introduction of new actions and technologies. They will have to resolve, in the different economic sectors, one or more aspects of the current unsustainability. The relevant risk is that, in urgent conditions where the unreleased practices will be proposed, the assessment of their environmental impact will remain limited to their specificfield/sector. Therefore, the evaluation would not be extended to any wide-ranging environmental effects. Withoutan accurate assessment it would be impossible to determine whether the solution was more damaging and burdensometo the environment than the initial problem. Small-medium anthropic activities do not possess, from the economicpoint of view, the means and the duty to achieve an impact analysis ad hoc. This work aims to describe an analysis methodology developed for the environmental impact assessment of Small-Medium Enterprises. It is both exhaustive and easily applicable to small work activities and processes. This methodology is aimed both at business managers and at local authorities. The identified method of analysis allows an exhaustive evaluation of the whole forest energy chain and the identification of technical choice with less impact on the environment.
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González-Varona, José M., David Poza, Fernando Acebes, Félix Villafáñez, Javier Pajares, and Adolfo López-Paredes. "New Business Models for Sustainable Spare Parts Logistics: A Case Study." Sustainability 12, no. 8 (April 11, 2020): 3071. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12083071.
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Additive manufacturing of spare parts significantly impacts industrial, social, and environmental aspects. However, a literature review shows that: (i) academic papers on the adoption of additive manufacturing have focused mainly on large companies; (ii) the methods required by SMEs to adopt new technologies differ from those employed by large companies; and (iii) recent studies suggest that a suitable way to help small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to adopt new additive manufacturing technologies from the academic world is by presenting case studies in which SMEs are involved. Given the increasing number of global SMEs (i.e., SMEs that manufacture locally and sell globally), we claim that these companies need to be assisted in adopting spare-parts additive manufacturing for the sake of resource and environmental sustainability. To bridge this gap, the purpose of this article is to present a case study approach that shows how a digital supply chain for spare parts has the potential to bring about changes in business models with significant benefits for both global SMEs (more effective logistic management), customers (response time), and the environment (reduced energy, emissions, raw materials, and waste).
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Morozov, Arseny Arkadievich, Galina Borisovna Kozyreva, and Tatyana Vasilyevna Morozova. "Social responsibility of business at the enterprises of the forest industry." E3S Web of Conferences 291 (2021): 03012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202129103012.
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The article is devoted to one of the most important socio-economic categories - the social responsibility of business in the forestry sector. Forestry companies have been the target of public criticism for the mismanagement of forest resources, huge energy consumption, high exhaust emissions and water pollution. The forest industry faces challenges such as environmental safety, climate change and energy shortages. At the same time, it plays an important role in shaping sustainable development practices. With globalization and growing societal expectations for the sustainable use of forests, corporate social responsibility practices in the forest sector are gaining attention and increasing importance due to the environmentally sensitive nature of forest enterprises. CSR can help forestry companies improve stakeholder relationships, maintain legitimacy, achieve competitive advantage and ensure sustainable development. The article discusses the main aspects of social responsibility of business in the forest industry. Examples of implementation of CSR principles of forest companies of one of the server regions of Russia are given. It is shown that the social responsibility of forestry enterprises in the territories of presence as a tool for interaction between business, government and local communities is used only in subsidiaries of large federal companies. Small forest companies, on the other hand, have little incentive to support CSR principles. The fulfillment of social obligations for them is an exorbitant financial burden.
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Condon, Linda. "Sustainability and Small to Medium Sized Enterprises - How to Engage Them." Australian Journal of Environmental Education 20, no. 1 (2004): 57–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0814062600002305.
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AbstractSmall and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have a major advantage over larger organisations in regard to addressing sustainability issues – their size means they are able to react very quickly to changes in the business environment. They are disadvantaged, however, by lack of information on marketplace changes that make sustainability an opportunity to innovate, and to inspire employees. While some SMEs are leaders in sustainable practices, others lack the sort of strategic mindset which views changes in the business environment as opportunities – seeing the tasks which require more change as an additional burden, rather than a source of potential advantage.The National Centre for Sustainability has worked with a group of SMEs (with sponsorship through a Research Agreement with Sensis) in a series of workshop environments. Through this work a set of indicators was developed to measure their progress towards more sustainable practices. Key members of industry associations and government agencies were engaged in an advisory capacity to ensure that the work undertaken was relevant and innovative.In addition, a comprehensive industry research study was undertaken to determine the key priorities for business and government relating to sustainability. This work provided insight into the needs and trends in sustainable practices in various sectors including manufacturing, service industry, education and government. The outcomes of the research have determined the need to develop flexible, adult centric and work-based learning models to educate for sustainability and create organisational change.This paper explores the value of innovative and engaging educational practices to create an environment which is most conducive to facilitating the implementation of economic, environmental and social aspects ofwork practices.
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Upstill-Goddard, James, Jacqui Glass, Andrew Dainty, and Ian Nicholson. "Implementing sustainability in small and medium-sized construction firms." Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management 23, no. 4 (July 18, 2016): 407–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ecam-01-2015-0015.
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Purpose – Construction organisations are becoming increasingly aware of the impacts of their operations, from both an environmental and, more recently, a social viewpoint. Sustainability standards can enable an organisation to evidence a benchmarked level of performance against a particular issue. To date, research on standards has largely focused on the operational and administrative aspects of their enactment, rather than how they might affect – and be appropriated by – organisational actors. The purpose of this paper is to examine how capacity for learning can affect the success of implementing standards within two construction SMEs. Design/methodology/approach – Taking an organisational learning and absorptive capacity (ACAP) perspective, this research uses the case study approach and abductive logic to understand what role learning plays with regard to sustainability standard implementation. Findings – The results reveal that strong communication channels and commitment to training programmes increase the capacity for implementing standards, but that SMEs tend only to approach standards if they see immediate financial benefits stemming from their implementation. Practical implications – SMEs provide a challenging context for the implementation of sustainability standards unless there are significant external levers and extrinsic motivation for them to be embraced. Care should be taken in incorporating these aspects into the future design of standards that are more aligned with SME needs. Social implications – Stakeholders should seek to apply pressure to firms to positively influence engagement with sustainability standards. Originality/value – The role and importance of ACAP is an underdeveloped debate in the certification field. This study is the first that links the process of implementing a standard with the ACAP of an organisation.
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Seaborn, Paul, Tricia D. Olsen, and Jason Howell. "Is Insider Control Good for Environmental Performance? Evidence From Dual-Class Firms." Business & Society 59, no. 4 (January 30, 2018): 716–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0007650317749221.
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Corporate environmental performance has become a key focus of business leaders, policy makers, and scholars alike. Today, scholarship on environmental practice increasingly highlights how various aspects of corporate governance can influence environmental performance. However, the prior literature is inconclusive as to whether ownership by insiders (officers and directors) will have positive or negative environmental effects and whether insider voting control or equity control is more salient to environmental outcomes. This article leverages a unique empirical data set of dual-class firms, where insiders have voting rights disproportionate to their equity rights, to shed light on this question. We find that, on average, dual-class firms underperform their single-class peers on environmental measures and that the discrepancy comes from dual-class firms where insiders have more voting control, relative to their equity stake. While small increases in voting control are associated with improved environmental performance, too much (relative to insiders’ equity stake) worsens firms’ environmental performance. Insider equity control alone has no impact on environmental outcomes. Our findings have important implications for agency theory and environmental scholarship by identifying contingencies on the impact of voting and equity-based incentives. This research casts doubt on the idea that providing insiders with significant voting control will aid environmental performance.
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Agustina, Kania, and Otong Karyono. "Developing A Superior Business Strategy Through Industrial Environment And Resources In Manufacturing Smes In West Java Province." Budapest International Research and Critics Institute (BIRCI-Journal) : Humanities and Social Sciences 2, no. 4 (November 6, 2019): 433–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.33258/birci.v2i4.596.
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Developing a superior business strategy in manufacturing Usaha Kecil dan Menengah (UKM) or Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)is an important and fundamental instrument in answering the existing high competitiveness challenge. One of which is by implementing a business strategy that is adjusted tothe resources provision and the aspect of industrial environment to realise the superior business strategy. This research is a quantitative research with the analysis technique used is path analysis. The results of the analysis showed that the implementation of the business strategy is highly influenced by the industrial environmental factor and the resources provision owned by the manufacturing SMEs.
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Soshko, Irina A. "IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STATE POLICY TO SUPPORT SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES IN THE CHUVASH REPUBLIC AT THE BEGINNING OF THE XXI CENTURY: HISTORIOGRAPHICAL ASPECT." Historical Search 2, no. 2 (June 25, 2021): 35–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.47026/2712-9454-2021-2-2-35-45.
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The article deals with the problem of studying such an urgent and important issue as the state policy of supporting small and medium-sized businesses at the beginning of the XXI century and the results of its implementation in the territory of the Chuvash Republic. The author characterizes the content of main scientific works on this issue published over the past twenty years. On this historiographical basis, the aspects of the topic the content of which was contributed by one or another researcher are marked out. There is a significant differentiation in the exploration maturity of various aspects of the topic: the role of small and medium-sized businesses in the economy of the country as a whole and Chuvashia in particular is best reflected in historiography; many works list the main difficulties faced by entrepreneurs in their practical activities; as a rule, researchers list various forms of state support for small and medium-sized businesses, although most often only some of them are covered; the regulatory framework for state support of entrepreneurship in the Chuvash Republic is sufficiently fully characterized, the content of approved strategies and development programs is analyzed; many authors put forward proposals for improving the state policy of supporting small and medium-sized businesses. At the same time, other aspects remained poorly covered in historiography, for example, regional features in the development of small and medium-sized businesses in the territory of Chuvashia at the beginning of the XXI century. The author comes to the conclusion about current need for holistic studying the history of small and medium-sized businesses in Chuvashia and the role of state support in this process.
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Pesce, Marco, Chenyi Shi, Andrea Critto, Xiaohui Wang, and Antonio Marcomini. "SWOT Analysis of the Application of International Standard ISO 14001 in the Chinese Context. A Case Study of Guangdong Province." Sustainability 10, no. 9 (September 6, 2018): 3196. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su10093196.
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Industry has long been one of the most important drivers of Chinese economic growth. In order to improve the environmental footprint of industrial areas, Chinese authorities have established mechanisms of environmental control in the internal management processes of companies. In this regard, the international standard ISO 14001 for environmental management systems is the management tool that has had widest adoption among Chinese companies since its creation in 1996. The main purposes of the paper are to investigate the available international and national statistics on the adoptionof ISO 14001 in China, and present opinions on ISO 14001 of the 72 representatives of small and medium enterprises and multinational companies of Guangdong province that participated to the workshop “New tools and standards to advance and measure corporate sustainability”, held in Guangzhou on 26 January 2018. The analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) was adopted as the research method to collect opinions on the ISO 14001 standard. Participants were asked to discuss strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities considering four business aspects: sustainability, internal processes, stakeholder engagement, and resource management. Our findings indicate that companies fully embraced ISO 14001 and recognized the necessity of a standardized approach to identify environmental aspects. On the other hand, they also expressed concern about aspects such as the certification cost, the focus on certification itself and not on the improvement of environmental performance, and the lack of integration with sustainability tools such as life cycle assessment (LCA) and other sustainability paradigms such as circular economy and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
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Ghobakhloo, Morteza, Adel Azar, and Masood Fathi. "Lean-green manufacturing: the enabling role of information technology resource." Kybernetes 47, no. 9 (October 1, 2018): 1752–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/k-09-2017-0343.
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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to contribute to the existing knowledge about the relationships between information technology (IT), lean manufacturing (LM), organizational environmental issues and business performance.Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire-based survey was conducted to collect data from 122 elite manufacturers, and the hypothesized relationships were tested using partial least squares structural equation modeling.FindingsIT competence in LM acts as a lower-order organizational capability, and its business value should be recognized through the intermediate roles of LM effectiveness and environmental management capability. Findings recommend that the net benefits of LM are mainly materialized through waste and pollution reduction and simplified implementation of proactive environmental practices.Research limitations/implicationsAmong other limitations, relying on a rather small sample size and cross-sectional data of this research, and lack of generalizability of findings, tends to have certain limitations. An interesting direction for future research would be to extend this research by assessing interaction of other types of IT resources with LM and organizational environmental issues.Practical implicationsBoth LM and proactive environmental management are information-intensive. Investment in both technological and human aspects of IT resource aimed at increasing the effectiveness of LM activities and proactive environmental practices is imperative for contemporary manufacturers.Originality/valueThis study introduces the IT capability of IT competence in LM and two organizational capabilities of LM effectiveness and environmental management capability. By doing so, the study highlights the significant role of organizational environmental issues in devising firms’ IT and advanced manufacturing technology investment strategies in LM context.
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Hosoda, Masahiro. "Management control systems and corporate social responsibility: perspectives from a Japanese small company." Corporate Governance: The International Journal of Business in Society 18, no. 1 (February 5, 2018): 68–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cg-05-2017-0105.
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Purpose Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become part of daily business for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Japan. The purpose of this study is to explore how management control systems (MCSs) can support the translation of activities into CSR actions using a case study of a SME in Japan. Design/methodology/approach The case is based on an interview with a CEO of a SME in Japan. The paper contributes to the discussion on CSR and MCSs and investigates the integration of CSR activities in SMEs in Japan through MCSs. Findings The case company’s formal control systems incorporate environmental and social aspects that are reflected in its top-down, stakeholder-centered approach into CSR through a formal CSR policy. An informal control system is evident and reflected in the CEO’s emphasis on creating shared value by implementing CSR. An interactive control system, a type of formal control system, is useful in the interactions between CEOs and employees and in translating the opinions of stakeholders into CSR actions. Formal control systems can be supported by informal control systems in the implementation of CSR activities. Originality/value This research contributes to the management accounting literature by showing that formal and informal control systems can support the motivation of employees and the integration of stakeholders’ opinions on the implementation of SMEs CSR activities in Japan. The MCS approach also contributes to SMEs in Japan that seek to address the demographic and economic challenges.
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Pati, Sutapa. "Socio-Technical Drivers for Community Renewable Energy Systems – Analysis of Case Studies from India." Journal of Sustainable Development 10, no. 3 (May 31, 2017): 143. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jsd.v10n3p143.
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Renewable energy sector of India has the potential to be a credible alternative for households and communities. The sector accounts for approximately 13 per cent of the national energy capacity, including technologies such as solar grid/ off – grid generation, wind power, small hydro power, biomass/ biogas, and waste to energy. Statistics related to implementation illustrate the scope of tapping the renewable energy sector comprehensively, esp. for decentralized, household and community level applications. This paper analyses on – ground case studies and projects from various renewable energy categories, specifically the socio – technical and community aspects that play a significant role in successful Renewable Energy Technologies (henceforth RET) implementation. The distilled positive and negative drivers include technical, economic considerations, policy and regulatory, environmental aspects, market/ business models, and social/ community linked aspects. Case studies describe the need for a system based and stakeholder engagement approach where all possible stakeholders and their issues are envisaged and taken into account. Use of an evaluating framework is suggested to ensure successful community models of RETs and mass adoption of renewable technologies.
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Das, Maitreyee, and Krishnamachari Rangarajan. "Impact of policy initiatives and collaborative synergy on sustainability and business growth of Indian SMEs." Indian Growth and Development Review 13, no. 3 (March 26, 2020): 607–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/igdr-09-2019-0095.
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Purpose The influence of sustainability practices, especially those related to the environment and society in driving business growth is evident from the annual sustainability reports of big corporations. Also, there has been a plethora of research relating sustainability performance to the financial performance of these companies. However, in the case of small and medium-sized enterprises, a very limited research study has been done so far considering the societal and environmental aspects of their business operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those in the emerging economy have grossly neglected their responsibilities and obligations towards the environment and society. SMEs are considered as growth engines for any nation. However, literature has shown that a large percentage of SMEs across the world fail within a few years of their incorporation. This paper aims to verify the relationship between sustainability performance and business growth for SMEs in the developing economy. Design/methodology/approach In the paper, the authors have tried to develop a model taking a sample of 200 SMEs from Indian leather and chemical sectors and find out how the factors like collaborative synergy and government policy initiatives impact the sustainability performance of small and medium firms and how in turn, their improved sustainability performance helps them to drive sustainable business growth. Data were mainly collected through primary survey and also from the company websites. Findings Empirical results of the study reveal that both policy initiatives and collaborative synergy positively influence the firm’s sustainability performance and, in turn, the company’s business growth is positively impacted by their enhanced sustainability performance. Company size was found to have a moderating effect on this relationship. Originality/value There are theoretical and conceptual papers elaborating on the importance of adoption of sustainability practices in SME business operations but no empirical study has been conducted to mathematically relate the factors of sustainability and business growth. The authors have tried to build a model relating the factors of sustainability improvement with those of the business growth of the firm and also verified the influence of control variables like company size on the proposed relationship.
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Putra, Ivan Gumilar Sambas, Andhika Ligar Hardhika, and Neneng Susanti. "The Strategy of Small and Medium Enterprises in the Implementation of Green Human Resource Management in Bandung Regency." Budapest International Research and Critics Institute (BIRCI-Journal): Humanities and Social Sciences 3, no. 4 (November 6, 2020): 3341–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.33258/birci.v3i4.1368.
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Workers as the main actors of SMEs need to understand environmental management as an aspect in order to increase business productivity. Green Human Resource Management (Green HRM) is a tool that can be used to manage the SME workforce by involving environmental aspects. The purpose of this study is to determine the priority of Green HRM criteria for SMEs in Bandung Regency. It is hoped that by producing Green HRM criteria for SMEs and the level of importance for each criterion, strategic steps can be formulated in optimizing Green HRM for SMEs in Bandung Regency. In this research, the research method used is descriptive qualitative method. The method of data collection is done by using a questionnaire with a scale of comparison, interviews and field observations. The data analysis technique was performed using analytical hierarchy process (AHP). The results showed that the implementation of green HRM in SMEs was carried out in an organized manner starting from the recruitment process, selection, training and development, performance evaluation, awards, job descriptions of the workforce and workforce management based on the green concept. Among these processes, the training and development process has the highest weight, which shows it is the most important process in implementing green HRM in SMEs. job description of manpower and manpower management which is based on the green concept. Among these processes, the training and development process has the highest weight which shows it is the most important process in implementing green HRM in SMEs. job description of manpower and workforce management based on the green concept. Among these processes, the training and development process has the highest weight which shows it is the most important process in implementing green HRM in SMEs.
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Varelas, Sotirios, and Nikolaos Apostolopoulos. "The Implementation of Strategic Management in Greek Hospitality Businesses in Times of Crisis." Sustainability 12, no. 17 (September 3, 2020): 7211. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12177211.
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The aim of this research was to explore the implementation of strategic management approaches in Greek tourism and hospitality businesses during economic crises, in order to further expand our current knowledge of operating in a turbulent environment and embracing novel aspects by linking economic crises with the current literature on the COVID-19 pandemic. This research emphasizes the connection between the strategic management approaches of 131 tourism organizations and hospitality business performance by analyzing entrepreneurs’ opinions and hospitality business markets. The results reveal that a significant percentage of the participants understand and use some strategic management procedures, and some strategy in general, but there is a lack of a concrete strategy for managing the turbulent environment caused by an economic crisis. However, a large percentage of small tourism businesses are completely unaware of strategic management approaches, and their knowledge of implementing a strategy during an economic crisis is limited. The practical implications of this research can act as a navigator of the economic consequences caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Jumhur, Jumhur. "Model Pengembangan Pedagang Kaki Lima (PKL) Kuliner di Kota Singkawang." Jurnal Ekonomi Bisnis dan Kewirausahaan 4, no. 1 (April 28, 2015): 125. http://dx.doi.org/10.26418/jebik.v4i1.11464.
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Even though small businesses are informal, they should always be fostered and facilitated in order to develop these businesses to be more independent in the future. Not to mention, the role of small businesses are very real, especially in employment and to alleviate poverty in Indonesia. There are several important aspects that have not been paid attention for the success of culinary street vendors, for instances organizational, financial, infrastructure, sanitation, environmental and marketing aspects. The main aim of this paper is to examine these aspects that affect the culinary street vendors which is the based on the development model of culinary street vendors that is going to be built in Singkawang city. The methodology used in this paper is descriptive research by combining quantitative and qualitative data analysis. The findings of this study show that street vendors culinary have role in developing local economy and empowering local people because they are able to employ the labors that cannot be employed in the formal sector. The developed models of street vendors culinary that is going to be implemented in Singkawang are dispersed and concentrated models.
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Stawicka, Ewa, and Joanna Paliszkiewicz. "Social Media in Communicating about Social and Environmental Issues—Non-Financial Reports in Poland." Information 12, no. 6 (May 22, 2021): 220. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/info12060220.
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The main purpose of this article is to analyze the dissemination of social reports among entrepreneurs in order to determine the number of reporting organizations and examples in which Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) areas enterprises report. We analyze the dissemination of social reports among entrepreneurs in Poland and determine the number of reporting organizations and examples in which CSR companies report. This work is a guide for entrepreneurs in Poland to build strategies and activities for transparency and communicating good practice. One of the research goals was to identify and evaluate communication activities with stakeholders in terms of responsible activities, social and environmental. The data analysis comes from a detailed literature review and the Responsible Business Forum (FOB) Reports database for 2008–2019 in Poland. The results of the survey show that many entrepreneurs in Poland, representing small, medium-sized (SME), and even large enterprises underestimate the importance of socially responsible activities. Entrepreneurs communicate with stakeholders to a limited extent and are not informed about good practices. The vast majority of the surveyed enterprises, especially large ones, prepare social reports, which result from obligation: requirements of Directive 2014/95/EU. The SME sector shows a lack of knowledge and uses individual marketing communication tools to a limited extent, limiting itself to advertising activities (very few companies prepare social reports). The article is a practical tip for enterprises showing the impact of business on changes towards sustainable development. Originality/value lies in the fact that the article presents selected research results on various aspects related to social reporting and communicating social and environmental activities to stakeholders.
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Kusumawardani, Sylvia D. A., Sunardi, and Tb Benito A. Kurnani. "Assessment tool to understand the readiness of Batik SMEs for Green Industry." E3S Web of Conferences 249 (2021): 02008. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202124902008.
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Batik industries in general are classified as Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with major problems related to environmental management and inefficiency of resource consumption. These problems cannot be solved by end of pipe approaches, instead, management since the upstream of the production process needs to be employed. The green industry is a concept that relevant to those problems since this prioritizes efficient resource use. The Indonesian government has developed the Green Industry Standard as a tool to assess the soundness of the industries and to promote the capability to compete in the global market. Globally, there are several concepts similar to the green industry, for example, eco-innovation and resource efficient and cleaner production (RECP) that have their own assessment tools to measure the readiness of the industries. This study aims to elaborate aspects in Green Industry Standard with other assessment tools to understand the readiness of Batik industries through Ministry of Industry Regulation Number 39 of 2019 regarding Green Industry Standard for Batik Industries. Finally, the new assessment tool was developed consisting of four major aspects, namely company characterization, description of the business model, analysis input and output, and readiness area. Each aspect included some criteria and required relevant data that need to be collected for assessment of the readiness of Batik SMEs in future research.