Sustainability and Responsibility Engagement of 'Mittelstand' Firms in Baden-Württemberg

An Exploratory Examination of SMEs in Germany
1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-3-8487-3220-3
Verlag: Nomos

Buch, Englisch, Band 3, 321 Seiten, broschiert, Format (B × H): 153 mm x 227 mm, Gewicht: 490 g

Reihe: Nomos Universitätsschriften – Betriebswirtschaftslehre

This thesis analyses the commitment of mid-tier firms in Baden-Württemberg to sustainability and responsibility, in terms of environmental, social and economic aspects in corporate management.

An exploratory field study among owner-managers and managing directors provides an in-depth understanding of the motives, practices and values of the participants and participating firms. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 participants and subsequently analysed using a thematic coding approach.

The findings of this research indicate that the commitment to sustainability varies considerably between participating firms. However, many firms are characterised by a long-term approach of doing business underpinned by certain values, which can be associated with the concept of the honourable businessman. The interviewees mostly associate large corporations with a short-term, purely profit-driven way of doing business.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kraus, Patrick

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Unternehmensorganisation, Corporate Responsibility Kleine und Mittlere Unternehmen
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Unternehmensorganisation, Corporate Responsibility Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Nachhaltiges Wirtschaften