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An appraisal of CSR in SMEs in a globalised context: an empirical study of a ceramic cluster in Morbi, India

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  • Annapurna Vancheswaran
  • Vinayshil Gautam

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Globalisation has led to radical changes in the dynamics of business environment. Increase in geographical market access, better logistics and competitive forces have led to better efficiencies and sustainable operations within businesses. The emergence of numerous codes; standards and frameworks have also been facilitating factors. This has compelled the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to become efficient in their areas of operations. However, many SMEs are finding this a significant challenge. This paper attempts to study the unfolding state of SMEs in this context given the impact of globalisation on sustainable business practices. Taking a case study of an export oriented SME cluster in Gujarat, India, the study strives to determine the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as a strategic tool for enhancing the efficiencies of SMEs and their social contributions and their key characteristics and attributes in the wake of globalisation.

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  • Annapurna Vancheswaran & Vinayshil Gautam, 2009. "An appraisal of CSR in SMEs in a globalised context: an empirical study of a ceramic cluster in Morbi, India," International Journal of Globalisation and Small Business, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 3(4), pages 441-462.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijgsbu:v:3:y:2009:i:4:p:441-462
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    Cited by:

    1. Claudia Patricia Maldonado-Erazo & José Álvarez-García & María de la Cruz del Río-Rama & Ronny Correa-Quezada, 2020. "Corporate Social Responsibility and Performance in SMEs: Scientific Coverage," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(6), pages 1-26, March.
    2. Fuzhen Liu & Kee-hung Lai & Wei Cai, 2021. "Responsible Production for Sustainability: Concept Analysis and Bibliometric Review," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(3), pages 1-27, January.

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