TITLE:
Current Lack of Studies on Social Responsibility in Puerto Rico: Its Impact on Small Businesses
AUTHORS:
David López Santiago
KEYWORDS:
Social Responsibility, Small Businesses, Entrepreneurship, Profitability
JOURNAL NAME:
American Journal of Industrial and Business Management,
Vol.15 No.5,
May
31,
2025
ABSTRACT: The present study aimed to explore the impact of the current lack of literature on corporate social responsibility in small businesses in Puerto Rico. The theoretical framework was based on stakeholder theory; furthermore, the methodology adhered to a quantitative paradigm with a descriptive scope. The population consisted of 1680 registered small businesses on the Island according to the Commerce and Export Company. The final sample included 100 small business owners, selected through non-probability sampling for the convenience of the researcher. A Likert-type questionnaire was designed, consisting of three sections, which allowed for the recording of participants’ profiles, perceptions, and demographic data. The results confirmed that the lack of studies on corporate social responsibility does not significantly impact the implementation of corporate social responsibility actions among their employees and clients; however, it does affect the community in which they reside.