CSR and ethics in MSMEs in India

The extant literature on CSR and ethics suggests that there is a need for a greater understanding about SMEs. The role of SMEs in the economic growth and development of emerging countries like India is significant. Given the geographical diversity of India and its high reliance on agriculture, MSMEs...

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Published in:African journal of business ethics 2009-07, Vol.4 (2), p.32-36
Main Author: Srinivasan, Vasanthi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Business ethics
Corporate social responsibility
Cost reduction
Developing countries
Economic growth
Employment
Ethical aspects
Ethics
Evaluation
Exports
GDP
Gross Domestic Product
Income distribution
India
LDCs
Manufacturing
Small & medium sized enterprises-SME
Small and medium sized companies
Small and medium sized enterprises
Small business
Social capital
Social responsibility
Stakeholder
Studies
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Summary:The extant literature on CSR and ethics suggests that there is a need for a greater understanding about SMEs. The role of SMEs in the economic growth and development of emerging countries like India is significant. Given the geographical diversity of India and its high reliance on agriculture, MSMEs (medium, small and micro enterprises) are the lifeline of economic development and growth in future. However, the current state of knowledge and practice in the field of CSR and ethics in SMEs in the Indian context is limited. This paper attempts to outline the state of the SME sector in India, Ethics and CSR practices in MSMEs, and identify the knowledge gaps in the field of CSR and ethics in SMEs in India.
ISSN:1817-7417
1817-7417
0976-3600