Companies Participation in Developing Sustainability in Local Communities: a Literature Review

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21527/2237-6453.2020.53.166-182

Keywords:

stakeholders, sustainability, community, engagement

Abstract

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) in recent years has received significant interest from several researchers who have revealed the results of CSR disclosure in relation to organizational performance around the world. The purpose of our study was to assess the engagement of organizations and the impact on the development sustainability in local community. However, we performed a systematic review applying the Methodi Ordinatio, using the Scopus and Web of Science databases, which resulted in the complete analysis of 28 articles. Among the results obtained, the importance of the relationship between organization and stakeholders, especially community involvement, is emphasized. Evaluation using the stakeholder approach will not only create a holistic assessment of the process, but will also help promote a sense of ownership of the community engagement program. We conclude that business-community engagement brings benefits to both parties and contributes to community development.

Keywords: stakeholders, sustainability, community, engagement.

Author Biographies

Luciane Silva Franco, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste do Paraná – Unicentro

Master's student of the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Community Development at the State University of the Midwest (UNICENTRO).

Graduated in Administration (State University of Paraná - UNESPAR)

 

Simone Soares, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste do Paraná – Unicentro

Master's student of the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Community Development at the State University of the Midwest (UNICENTRO).

Graduated in Administration

Sérgio Luis Dias Doliveira, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste do Paraná – Unicentro

PhD in Administration from the Federal University of Paraná.
Professor at the State University of the Midwest, in Undergraduate, Specialization and Master's degrees in Community Development.

Edicreia Andrade dos Santos, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

PhD in Accounting from the Federal University of Santa Catarina - UFSC
Professor of Accounting Sciences in the Sector of Applied Social Sciences - SCSA

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Published

2020-11-06

How to Cite

Franco, L. S., Soares, S., Doliveira, S. L. D., & Santos, E. A. dos. (2020). Companies Participation in Developing Sustainability in Local Communities: a Literature Review. Desenvolvimento Em Questão, 18(53), 166–182. https://doi.org/10.21527/2237-6453.2020.53.166-182

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Vol. 18 No. 53 (2020): (Out.-Dez/2020)

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