Engaging SMEs in Community and Social Issues

Published by Business in the Community, in association with DTI, Institute of Directors, The British Chambers of Commerce and AccountAbility.

Summary
This research aims to better understand, with a view to increasing, the engagement of SMEs in responsible business practice.  It provides an overview of the current activities and views of small and medium sized enterprise as it relates to responsible business practice.  The report also suggests ways for business and community leaders to further encourage positive business practice among the nation's small and medium sized enterprises. 

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Attitudes of SMEs managers towards supply chain pressures to
demonstrate social and environmental responsibility.

Business Workshop, School of Management, University of Southampton research.

Heledd Jenkins - Research Associate at BRASS.

Currently working on a range of projects including- SMEs, Stakeholders and Social Responsibility, and CSR and the Mining sector. Click here for a number of SME research documents.