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SME stakeholder relationship descriptions in website CSR communications

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  • Craig M. Parker
  • Emilia Bellucci
  • Ambika Zutshi
  • Luba Torlina
  • Bardo Fraunholz

Abstract

Purpose - – The aim of this paper is to report on an exploratory, qualitative study of how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) describe their firm’s relationships with or impact on stakeholders when communicating corporate social responsibility (CSR) on their websites. Design/methodology/approach - – Qualitative content analysis was conducted on 22 Australian SME websites from the information media and telecommunications sector. Stakeholder theory was used as the basis for analysis. Findings - – An important aspect of CSR communication is reporting the firm’s relationships with stakeholders such as society/communities, ecological environment, employees, customers and suppliers. This paper provides insights into how these relationships are manifested in SME website communications. For example, three-way relationships between the firm and stakeholders were described on some websites, but few explained the impact of their CSR on stakeholders. Research limitations/implications - – This study concentrated on identifying the CSR communication on websites from one industry sector in Australia. These limitations provide the basis for future research to explore and compare CSR communication on websites by SMEs from other industry sectors and countries. Practical implications - – The findings offer SME owner-managers ideas on different ways they can incorporate details of stakeholder relationships in CSR website communications. Originality/value - – There has been little research on how SMEs use channels such as websites to communicate CSR. This paper addresses this gap in knowledge by providing insights into how SMEs describe stakeholder relationships in CSR website communications.

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  • Craig M. Parker & Emilia Bellucci & Ambika Zutshi & Luba Torlina & Bardo Fraunholz, 2015. "SME stakeholder relationship descriptions in website CSR communications," Social Responsibility Journal, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 11(2), pages 364-386, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:srjpps:v:11:y:2015:i:2:p:364-386
    DOI: 10.1108/SRJ-09-2013-0114
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    1. Ananda Khanal & Muhammad Akhtaruzzaman & Indrapriya Kularatne, 2021. "The influence of social media on stakeholder engagement and the corporate social responsibility of small businesses," Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 28(6), pages 1921-1929, November.
    2. Antonio Iazzi & Simone Pizzi & Lea Iaia & Mario Turco, 2020. "Communicating the stakeholder engagement process: A cross‐country analysis in the tourism sector," Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 27(4), pages 1642-1652, July.
    3. 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.
    4. Zarzycka Ewelina & Krasodomska Joanna & Dobija Dorota, 2021. "Stakeholder Engagement in Corporate Social Practices and Non-Financial Disclosures: A Systematic Literature Review," Journal of Management and Business Administration. Central Europe, Sciendo, vol. 29(1), pages 112-135, March.
    5. Rojan Baniya & Brijesh Thapa, 2021. "CSR Communication among Tourism SMEs through Their Websites," Tourism and Hospitality, MDPI, vol. 2(3), pages 1-8, August.

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