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Chapter 8
Handbook of Research on Intrapreneurship and Organizational Sustainability in SMEs
An international standard that provides guidance on how businesses and organizations can operate in a socially responsible way.
Published in Chapter:
Innovation and Sustainability in SMEs
Neeta Baporikar (Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia & University of Pune, India)
Copyright: © 2018 |Pages: 19
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-3543-0.ch008
Abstract
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the engines of economic growth, promote equitable development and create more opportunities for being innovative in providing sustainable solutions. They also play a crucial role in providing employment opportunities, aid industrialization in rural backward areas, reduce regional imbalances and assure equitable distribution of national income and wealth. But survival in the new global market calls not only for improved productivity but sustainability and growth through innovation on incessant basis. Business sustainability involves self-assessment to identify improvement opportunities, strengths and ideas for future organizational development. In India, though SME is an important contributor to economy, yet many face lot of difficulties and end winding up or becoming unsustainable. Several studies have shown that factors related to poor management, less innovative approaches, short short-termism are the causes of failure or closure. Hence, the core objective of this chapter is to explore the approaches which can lead to better understanding of sustainable replicas to enhance innovation and sustainability.
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Compliance in Sustainability Reporting
International standard on developing and implementing principles of corporate social responsibility into company’s strategy and business processes.
Published in Chapter: Compliance in Sustainability Reporting; From: The Circular Economy and Its Implications on Sustainability and the Green Supply Chain
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Strategic Sustainability Marketing and Social Responsibility in the Textile Industry: Opportunities and Challenges in Africa
International standard that provides guidelines for companies, institutions and organizations in the fields of social responsibility and social sustainability.
Published in Chapter: Strategic Sustainability Marketing and Social Responsibility in the Textile Industry: Opportunities and Challenges in Africa; From: Strategic Marketing for Social Enterprises in Developing Nations
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CSR Initiatives in the Supply Chain of the Japanese Automotive Industry: The Role of Parts Industry Association
ISO 26000 is an international standard on social responsibility, published in November 2010, which outlines seven principles for fulfilling social responsibility. The seven core subjects are: Organizational Governance, Human Rights, Labor Practices, Environment, Fair Business Practices, Consumer Affairs, Community Involvement and Community Development.
Published in Chapter: CSR Initiatives in the Supply Chain of the Japanese Automotive Industry: The Role of Parts Industry Association; From: Frameworks and Cases on Evolutional Supply Chain
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Human Rights in the Innovative Sustainable Socially Responsible Society (ISSRS)
ISO 26000 provides recommendations to organizations about the implementation of social responsibility initiatives. It promotes organizations to accept responsibility for their impact on social and environmental well-being, encouraging ethical and sustainable decision-making and operations that benefit society.
Published in Chapter: Human Rights in the Innovative Sustainable Socially Responsible Society (ISSRS); From: Bridging Human Rights and Corporate Social Responsibility: Pathways to a Sustainable Global Society
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