Factors affecting SMEs motivations for corporate social responsibility

Gary Mankelow; Ali Quazi

Factors affecting SMEs motivations for corporate social responsibility

Gary Mankelow
, Ali Quazi

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Abstract

This paper empirically explores the motivational factors for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from members of the Hunter Business Chamber, resulting in 122 usable responses. Exploratory factor analysis identified four underlying dimensions in the CSR motivation of SME managers. Four motivational dimensions emerged that reflected themes ranging from caring for the customer and society to the financial self-interest of SMEs. These findings corroborate the previous findings of Quazi and O’Brien (2000) and have important managerial implications for SMEs. SME managers are motivated towards CSR for the profit viability and growth of their businesses whilst also caring for customers and the community. Limitations and areas for further research are also discussed

Original language	English
Title of host publication	3Rs: Reputation, Responsibility Relevance
Subtitle of host publication	Proceedings of the Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy (ANZMAC) Conference 2007 (ANZMAC 2007)
Editors	Maree Thyne, Kenneth R. Deans
Place of Publication	New Zealand
Publisher	Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy
Pages	2367-2374
Number of pages	7
ISBN (Print)	9781877156299
Publication status	Published - 2007
Externally published	Yes
Event	3Rs: Reputation, Responsibility & Relevance: Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy (ANZMAC) Conference 2007 (ANZMAC 2007) - Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand Duration: 3 Dec 2007 → 5 Dec 2007

Conference

Conference	3Rs: Reputation, Responsibility & Relevance
Abbreviated title	ANZMAC 2007
Country/Territory	New Zealand
City	Dunedin
Period	3/12/07 → 5/12/07

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

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Mankelow, G., & Quazi, A. (2007). Factors affecting SMEs motivations for corporate social responsibility. In M. Thyne, & K. R. Deans (Eds.), 3Rs: Reputation, Responsibility Relevance: Proceedings of the Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy (ANZMAC) Conference 2007 (ANZMAC 2007) (pp. 2367-2374). Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy. http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/25410/20080806-0000/smib.vuw.ac.nz_8081/WWW/ANZMAC2007/papers/G%20Mankelow_1a.pdf

Mankelow, Gary ; Quazi, Ali. / Factors affecting SMEs motivations for corporate social responsibility. 3Rs: Reputation, Responsibility Relevance: Proceedings of the Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy (ANZMAC) Conference 2007 (ANZMAC 2007). editor / Maree Thyne ; Kenneth R. Deans. New Zealand : Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy, 2007. pp. 2367-2374

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Mankelow, G & Quazi, A 2007, Factors affecting SMEs motivations for corporate social responsibility. in M Thyne & KR Deans (eds), 3Rs: Reputation, Responsibility Relevance: Proceedings of the Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy (ANZMAC) Conference 2007 (ANZMAC 2007). Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy, New Zealand, pp. 2367-2374, 3Rs: Reputation, Responsibility & Relevance, Dunedin, New Zealand, 3/12/07. <http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/25410/20080806-0000/smib.vuw.ac.nz_8081/WWW/ANZMAC2007/papers/G%20Mankelow_1a.pdf>

Factors affecting SMEs motivations for corporate social responsibility. / Mankelow, Gary; Quazi, Ali.
3Rs: Reputation, Responsibility Relevance: Proceedings of the Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy (ANZMAC) Conference 2007 (ANZMAC 2007). ed. / Maree Thyne; Kenneth R. Deans. New Zealand: Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy, 2007. p. 2367-2374.

Research output: A Conference proceeding or a Chapter in Book › Conference contribution › peer-review

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