Creating Tangible Values Via Intangible  Values: Perceived Role of Ethics and Social  Responsibility Among Malaysian SMES

Noor Hazlina Ahmad; Theresa C.F. Ho; Hasliza Abdul Halim; Azlan Amran

Volume : II, Issue : X, October - 2013

Creating Tangible Values Via Intangible Values: Perceived Role of Ethics and Social Responsibility Among Malaysian SMES

Noor Hazlina Ahmad, Theresa C. F. Ho, Hasliza Abdul Halim, Azlan Amran

Abstract :

The present study attempts to explore the perception of SME Malaysian entrepreneurs in relation to their perception of ethical and socially responsible practices. This research then proceeds to examine what factors that may influence the perception of ethical and business responsibility. A cross–sectional survey was employed, involving 500 SME entrepreneurs operating in both manufacturing and service sectors. Descriptive statistic analysis and multiple regressions were conducted to generate answers to the research questions. The findings indicated that SME entrepreneurs perceived that ethics and social responsibility as very important for business sustainability. The result from multiple regression also proves that collectivism value have a significant influence on the perception of ethical and social behaviour of SME entrepreneurs.