Reference no: EM132964437

Topic; Corporate social responsibility: Implication for Leadership

The main gap identified is inadequate research or data on the strategies small-sized organizations can use to engage in CSR activities. This study has been identified in four studies. First, Baniya & Rajak (2020) examined the barriers, motivations, and attitudes for CSR adoption in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on tour and traveling organizations (TTOs) in Nepal. In this explorative study, the authors found that researchers had limited knowledge and attention on SMEs, leading to scanty information on the factors affecting engagement in CSR activities.

In the second study, Bikefe et al. (2020) examined the CSR activities engaged by SMEs. The authors used a systematic review of studies focusing on Europe, Asia, and South America. The authors found that most of the studies had been conducted in Europe and Asia. However, SMEs in South America had been neglected. Most of the studies reviewed focused on the methods SMEs used to implement CSR. Besides, the studies were empirical; hence the evidence provided was not conclusive. In this systematic review, the 62 peer-reviewed studies did not focus on the role of leadership in implementing CSR in SMEs, hence leaving a gap that has to be addressed.

In another study, Zou et al. (2021) examined the factors that drive SMEs to implement CSR. The authors used semi-structured in-depth interviews involving 9 SMEs from Pakistan to determine barriers experienced when implementing CSR. Although lack of commitment by the top management was among the barriers identified, the study did not provide adequate empirical evidence that shows the inability of the leadership to engage in CSR activities.

In the last study, Graafland & Smid (2019) examined the relationship between CSR activities and firm performance. The researchers found that large organizations benefited significantly from CSR activities, which led to improved performance. However, the researchers did not adequately address the role of CSR activities in SMEs. The role of leadership in influencing CSR success has also not been explored in this study, thereby leaving a research gap.

Work requirements: There are only four studies identifying the gap in the study, the tutor needs to add additional 6 (six) studies that identify gaps in the paper. The articles used must not be older than 2019. The tutor must provide the information that were provided for the other four studies and follow the same pattern.

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