Research, in short.
This is a concise summary of research, presented in a popularized format to highlight interesting observations and conclusions for SME managers, business people, and entrepreneurs. New reports are released bi-weekly.
These accessible summaries translate research findings into useful and practical information. In a few paragraphs, they highlight key ideas, emerging trends, or effective strategies observed in recent studies. The goal is to bridge the gap between academic research and the on-the-ground reality of SMEs, facilitating the practical application of knowledge. Whether you’re a manager, advisor, or simply curious, this section offers quick and insightful reading to inform your thoughts and decisions.
By Anne-Marie Pichette and Bouzid Bouhadiba, with the collaboration of François Labelle.
Europe proposes four mechanisms for promoting corporate social responsibility.
In a globalized economic context, the mechanisms of corporate social responsibility are not the same depending on the operating context. In Europe, national approaches vary with differing conceptions of the central role of businesses.
By Makara Mom, Gisèle Kouamé-Mida, and Nicolas Felx, with the collaboration of Anne-Marie Pichette and François Labelle.
SMEs adopt green practices with nuances depending on their size.
Generally, everyone dresses according to their taste, influenced by fashion, of course, but also according to their means. Everyone also prefers to wear clothes that fit their size. This reality of everyday life seems to apply to the relationship between SMEs and environmental commitment.
By Rachid Laouamer, with the collaboration of Anne-Marie Pichette and François Labelle.
Social entrepreneurs hold the missing pieces of the puzzle.
It’s a real societal puzzle: social needs are increasing without governments or market mechanisms being able to adequately meet them. In this societal game, social entrepreneurship makes its contribution.
By Ghislain Tapsoba, with the contribution of David Gélinas, and the collaboration of Anne-Marie Pichette and François Labelle.
Environmental innovation: we need to dive in.
SMEs that embrace the current of environmental innovation are more likely to become champions. However, it’s not about letting oneself be carried by the currents but rather about swimming energetically, giving one’s all, as demonstrated by the example of Spanish SMEs.