ShodhPatra: International Journal of Science and Humanities

Impact of CSR Practice on the Performance of Small & Medium Scale Enterprises and Women Empowerment, A Bibliometric Analysis

The purpose of this study was to conduct a bibliometric analysis on corporate social responsibility (CSR) in small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs). The Small and Medium Enterprises in India plays crucial role in industrial production, employment generation and overall socio-economic development of the nation. Being a large in number and small in size, there contribution towards societal, environmental and sustainable development has not been recognized either because the law does not mandatory to SMEs to undertake CSR activities or if it has been undertaken not recognized. But the fact is that, CSR play an important role in the business development as well as assures the sustainability of business. This study aims to collect and analyse the findings that already exist in the literature on CSR practices among SMEs. We will point out the specific challenges faced by SMEs in adopting CSR, as well as analyse the benefits they can enjoy through the implementation of CSR practices. The bibliometric analysis of existing literature review methods are the systematic steps to collect and analyse relevant literature on CSR among SMEs. The result of this research identifies importance of CSR practice for small and medium enterprise also highlight the theoretical and practical implications of such research for developing CSR strategies and guidelines for SMEs. This research addresses the actual need to understand the role of CSR practice in SMEs which is very much important for competitive advantage. Also the result of the research provides a valuable insight how to enhance the empowerment of the women, increase the gender equality and provide working safety in the working environment that will directly effect on sustainability development goals.