Two Decades of Sustainability Management Tools for SMEs: How Far Have We Come?
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In: Journal of Small Business Management, Vol. 54, No. 2, 01.04.2016, p. 481-505.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Two Decades of Sustainability Management Tools for SMEs
T2 - How Far Have We Come?
AU - Johnson, Matthew
AU - Schaltegger, Stefan
PY - 2016/4/1
Y1 - 2016/4/1
N2 - Many scholars have emphasized the importance of sustainability management in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Although various publications discuss different approaches and potential barriers of implementation, a review of the existing research on sustainability management tools for SMEs is nonetheless missing. Based on a systematic review of the academic literature, this paper discusses reasons why SMEs should implement sustainability management tools. A further analysis reveals that most such tools are perceived to have little to no implementation in SMEs. The main implementation barriers and facilitating criteria are discussed. In addition, implications for future research, SME management, and public policy are drawn.
AB - Many scholars have emphasized the importance of sustainability management in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Although various publications discuss different approaches and potential barriers of implementation, a review of the existing research on sustainability management tools for SMEs is nonetheless missing. Based on a systematic review of the academic literature, this paper discusses reasons why SMEs should implement sustainability management tools. A further analysis reveals that most such tools are perceived to have little to no implementation in SMEs. The main implementation barriers and facilitating criteria are discussed. In addition, implications for future research, SME management, and public policy are drawn.
KW - Sustainability sciences, Management & Economics
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84959496976&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1111/jsbm.12154
DO - 10.1111/jsbm.12154
M3 - Journal articles
VL - 54
SP - 481
EP - 505
JO - Journal of Small Business Management
JF - Journal of Small Business Management
SN - 0047-2778
IS - 2
ER -