How environmentally sustainable SME Business Strategies affect Shareholder Profits within a Liberal Market Economy

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• INTRODUCTION
  • Background
  • Research objectives
  • Research questions
  • Research aim
  • Significance of research
• LITERATURE REVIEW
  • Introduction
  • Research
  • The UK and Europe Textile Industry
• METHODOLOGY
  • Research Design
  • Data Collection
  • Instrumentation
  • Research Ethics and Confidentiality
  • Validity and Reliability
• FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS
  • Introduction
  • Implications for Business
  • Practical Considerations
  • The UK and Europe Textile Industry
  • Positive Signs of Change
  • Progressing towards Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
• CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
• REFERENCES

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research examines the impact of environmentally sustainable strategies adopted by SMEs within a Liberal Market Economy on shareholder profits, with a focus on the short-term and long-term viability of such practices. The study explores the evolving understanding of corporate social responsibility and its implications for businesses, particularly in the context of the textile industry.

• The impact of environmentally sustainable strategies on shareholder profits in SMEs
• The role of corporate social responsibility in balancing environmental sustainability with shareholder value
• The challenges and opportunities of integrating sustainable practices into business operations within a liberal market economy
• The specific case of the textile industry and its environmental impact
• The evolving concept of stakeholders and the shift from shareholder-centric to stakeholder-centric perspectives

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction provides background information on the historical context of business practices and the evolving concept of corporate social responsibility. It highlights the shift towards a more sustainable approach to business operations and explores the challenges and opportunities for SMEs within a liberal market economy. The literature review delves into existing research on corporate social responsibility, stakeholder theory, and the environmental impact of the textile industry, providing a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and debates in the field. The methodology chapter outlines the research design, data collection methods, and ethical considerations employed in the study. Findings and analysis are presented, examining the implications of sustainable business practices for shareholder profits, practical considerations for implementation, and the specific case of the UK and European textile industry.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The main keywords and focus topics of the work include environmentally sustainable business strategies, shareholder profits, corporate social responsibility, stakeholder theory, liberal market economy, textile industry, environmental impact, and sustainable development.