Algerian journal of economic performance
Volume 1, Numéro 1, Pages 5-19
2016-12-01

Factors Influencing The Level Of Engagement Of Romanian Small Businesses In Sustainable Development: A Conceptual Model

Authors : Laura Bacali . Simona Oprea . Martine Spence . Jouhaina Ben Boubaker Gherib . Mihai Octavian Naghiu .

Abstract

The aim of this paper consists in highlighting the manner of elaborating a conceptual model that enables the assessment of the engagement dimension of Romanian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from the perspective of specific practices in sustainable development. A survey of 100 Romanian SMEs was conducted. The main research method used in this approach was the stepwise multiple regression. A mathematical model including the firm and the entrepreneur as significant factors in measuring Romanian SMEs’ level of engagement in sustainable development is proposed.

Keywords

conceptual model, enterprise engagement, influence factors, innovative sustainable development