Sustainability and Responsibility Engagement of 'Mittelstand' Firms in Baden-Württemberg
Author | : Patrick Kraus |
Publisher | : Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2016 |
ISBN-10 | : 3848732203 |
ISBN-13 | : 9783848732203 |
Rating | : 4/5 (03 Downloads) |
Download or read book Sustainability and Responsibility Engagement of 'Mittelstand' Firms in Baden-Württemberg written by Patrick Kraus and published by Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis analyses the commitment of mid-tier firms in Baden-Wurttemberg 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.