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The Social Factors Impact on Sustainable Business Growth Perception Within the ESG Concept

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  • Michal Erben

    (Prague University of Economics and Business, Prague, Czech Republic)

  • Michal Kudej

    (Prague University of Economics and Business, Prague, Czech Republic)

  • Jan Kubalek

    (Prague University of Economics and Business, Prague, Czech Republic)

Abstract

The research aimed to identify key factors within the social (S) pillar of ESG and quantify their influence on the perception of a firm's long-term financial performance. The study covered the V4 countries, focusing on the views of business owners and managers, collected in February 2024, on the role of the social pillar in sustainable growth. LRM tested the statistical hypotheses. The results of the V4 countries revealed that a positive perception of company sustainability is primarily shaped by transparent ESG reporting, fair employee evaluation, work-life balance standards, respect for human rights, and strong community relations. Transparent reporting emerged as the most significant factor in determining positive attitudes toward sustainability. Although building good community relations and respecting human rights were less frequently cited, they still play an important role. Fair employee appraisal and work-life balance standards were also essential in shaping a company s positive stance on sustainability.

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  • Michal Erben & Michal Kudej & Jan Kubalek, 2025. "The Social Factors Impact on Sustainable Business Growth Perception Within the ESG Concept," The AMFITEATRU ECONOMIC journal, Academy of Economic Studies - Bucharest, Romania, vol. 27(68), pages 196-196, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:aes:amfeco:v:27:y:2025:i:68:p:196
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    Keywords

    SMEs; ESG concept; ESG social pillar; employees; external social environment.;
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    JEL classification:

    • M41 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Accounting - - - Accounting
    • C83 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - Survey Methods; Sampling Methods
    • L20 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - General

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