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Rationalizing manifold CSR dimensions-and-aspects towards sustainable business performance of small and medium-sized enterprises: Findings from pre-hoc and post-hoc analysis.

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Τίτλος: Rationalizing manifold CSR dimensions-and-aspects towards sustainable business performance of small and medium-sized enterprises: Findings from pre-hoc and post-hoc analysis.
Συγγραφείς: Zhang G; School of Economics and Management, Qinghai Minzu University, Xining, P. R. China., Hossain GMS; Department of Management Studies, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Barishal, Kornokathi, Barishal, Bangladesh., Zhang J; School of Management, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, P. R. China., Li M; School of Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, P.R. China., Rahman MS; Department of Marketing, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Barishal, Kornokathi, Barishal, Bangladesh., Firdaus HB; Faculty of Business Studies, Port City International University, Chattogram, Bangladesh.
Πηγή: PloS one [PLoS One] 2026 Sep 15; Vol. 21 (9), pp. e0353992. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Sep 15 (Print Publication: 2026).
Τύπος έκδοσης: Journal Article
Γλώσσα: English
Στοιχεία περιοδικού: Publisher: Public Library of Science Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101285081 Publication Model: eCollection Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1932-6203 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 19326203 NLM ISO Abbreviation: PLoS One Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s): Original Publication: San Francisco, CA : Public Library of Science
Ιατρικοί όροι (MeSH): Commerce* , Social Responsibility*, Bangladesh ; Humans ; Developing Countries
Περίληψη: Despite increasing global focus on sustainability, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries remain understated in corporate social responsibility (CSR) research. Existing studies mainly emphasize large corporations, leaving a gap in understanding CSR's role in SME sustainability. This study explores the strategic role of CSR in driving sustainable business performance (SBP) among SMEs in Bangladesh. While CSR is often treated as compliance, this research positions it as a proactive strategy for long-term sustainability. Using stakeholder theory (ST), the study combines pre-hoc and post-hoc analyses to examine CSR's impact. A quantitative research design integrates Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with Importance-Performance Map Analysis (IPMA). Data were collected through structured interviews with 350 SME stakeholders in the manufacturing sector. Results show a strong positive relationship between CSR dimensions and SBP. IPMA findings highlight the significance of multi-stakeholder communication in shaping CSR priorities. This study offers practical insights for managers, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to embed CSR in SME strategies. It calls for structured policies, financial support, and regulatory incentives to promote CSR adoption. The findings extend existing theory by linking CSR with sustainability through a stakeholder lens in resource-constrained settings. Methodologically, the study contributes by applying PLS-SEM and IPMA to assess CSR's strategic influence. Moreover, the study findings offer novel insights into CSR's strategic role in SME sustainability within developing economies.
(Copyright: © 2026 Zhang et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.)
Competing Interests: No Competing Interests.
References: J Appl Psychol. 2003 Oct;88(5):879-903. (PMID: 14516251)
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2024 Jul;31(34):46207-46220. (PMID: 37326737)
Front Psychol. 2024 Feb 29;15:1323910. (PMID: 38487657)
J Knowl Econ. 2023 May 23;:1-27. (PMID: 40479158)
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0353992
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