TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the social responsibility approaches of six small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Argentina and their definitions of corporate social responsibility (CSR).Design/methodology/approach This is an exploratory, qualitative study and part of a broader study. A sample of six Argentine SMEs from manufacturing, services and construction sectors was used to evaluate specific CSR initiatives in the areas of social development. A total of 23 interviews were conducted, and open coding was used to analyze and develop categories and themes from the data patterns.Findings Results provide a set of definitional dimensions for CSR from an Argentine perspective, and indicate that SMEs in Argentina frequently engage in education and training oriented initiatives as a primary emphasis for their CSR efforts. Commitment, community and employee orientations, the natural environment, and education/training represent key elements of their conceptualizations of CSR.Originality/value This research extends the literature related to CSR definitions. It also highlights elements of a growing trend around educational social development initiatives in developing countries. Additionally, it is one of only a few studies to focus on Argentina.
VL  - 15
IS  - 2
SN  - 2042-5961
DO  - 10.1108/WJEMSD-10-2018-0090
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/WJEMSD-10-2018-0090
AU  - Massoud Jacob A.
AU  - Daily Bonnie F.
AU  - Willi Alberto
PY  - 2019
Y1  - 2019/01/01
TI  - How do Argentine SMEs define CSR? Cases in educational social development
T2  - World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development
PB  - Emerald Publishing Limited
SP  - 139
EP  - 148
Y2  - 2024/04/25
ER  -