Sustainability, green management, and performance of SMEs / 
Kiran Mehta, Renuka Sharma. 
 - xiv, 346 pages :  illustrations;  25 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Preface<br/>Introduction<br/>K. Lakshminarayana, Prayag Gokhale, Basavaraj S. Tigadi, Praveen M. Kulkarni 1 Enhancing SMEs’ Sustainability Through Innovative Practices<br/>Introduction<br/>Literature Review<br/>Sustainable Development<br/>Enhancing Sustainability Through Innovation Capabilities<br/>Research Methodology<br/>Profile of the Respondents<br/>Data Analysis Methodology<br/>Theoretical Framework<br/>Innovation Practices<br/>Factors for Understanding SMEs’ Sustainability Through Innovative Practices<br/>Results<br/>Result Analysis on the Application of Innovation Practices in SMEs<br/>Results Analysis on the Challenges of Implementation of Innovative Practices in SMEs<br/>Discussion<br/>Process Innovations in SMEs<br/>Innovation in the Organizations<br/>Product Innovation<br/>Conclusion<br/>Priyanka Singh, Chaman Lal Pal 2 The Approach of SMEs Towards Green Management Practices<br/>Introduction<br/>Literature Review<br/>Research Methods<br/>Discussion and Finding<br/>Case Study<br/>Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP)<br/>Jindal Steel Plant<br/>Significant Sustainable Development Initiative<br/>2.4.1 Recommendation<br/>Conclusion<br/>Renuka Sharma, Kiran Mehta 3 Factors Influencing Financial Backers’ Exit Decisions from a New Venture<br/>Background and Introduction<br/>Literature Review<br/>Role of Human Capital, the Experience of the Founder and Traits of the Founder<br/>Innovation and Risk in Startups<br/>Alternative Exit Routes and Existing Market Scenario<br/>Financial Performance of Startups and Reputation of the Investor<br/>Research Objectives<br/>Research Instrument, Data Inputs and Research Methods<br/>Results and Discussion<br/>Extraction of Factors/Determinants by Using EFA<br/>Scale Validation (Convergent and Discriminant Validity Using CFA)<br/>Results of CFA<br/>Path Model and Mediation Effect<br/>Moderation Effect<br/>Conclusion and Implications<br/>Limitation and Scope for Future Research<br/>Ram Singh, Vyomkesh Bhatt 4 Technological Advancement in Industrial Revolution 4.0 for Sustainable Development of India: Understanding Linkages in Theory and Practice<br/>Introduction<br/>Technological Innovation<br/>Industry Revolution Phases<br/>Industry 1.0<br/>Industry 2.0<br/>Industry 3.0<br/>Industry 4.0<br/>Industry 5.0<br/>Impression of Industrial Revolutions on Sustainable Development<br/>Industrial Revolution 4.0 and Sustainable Development<br/>Big Data Role in Sustainability<br/>Artificial Intelligence (AI) Role in Sustainability<br/>The Alliance Between Artificial Intelligence and a Sustainable Economy<br/>Artificial Intelligence in Error Prediction<br/>Technological Status Quo in India During Industrial Revolution 4.0<br/>Big Data<br/>Cloud Computing<br/>Internet of Things (IoT)<br/>IBM Environmental Intelligence Suite’s Role in Sustainability in India<br/>Conclusion<br/>Neha Kamboj, Vinita Choudhary, Sonal Trivedi 5 Impact of Macroeconomic Determinants and Corporate Attributes on Firms’ Financial Success in India<br/>Introduction<br/>Problem Statement<br/>Objective of Study<br/>Review of Literature<br/>Macroeconomic Factors<br/>Interest Rate (INT_Rate)<br/>Inflation Rate<br/>Exchange Rate<br/>Gross Domestic Product<br/>Firm Characteristics<br/>Financial Performance<br/>Research Approaches<br/>Data<br/>Variables Were Chosen as Predictors<br/>Hypothesis<br/>Models<br/>Correlation Model<br/>Data Analysis<br/>Descriptive Assessment<br/>Empirical Analysis<br/>Findings and Discussion<br/>Conclusion<br/>Recommendations<br/>Priya Rana, Mahesh Sarva 6 Exploring Individual Investor Intentions Towards Socially Responsible Investment<br/>Introduction<br/>Literature Review<br/>Perceived Risk<br/>Perceived Returns<br/>Trust<br/>Morality<br/>Attitude Towards Socially Responsible Investment<br/>Intention of Investors Towards Socially Responsible Investment<br/>Methodology<br/>Formulation of the Hypothesis and Framework for the Study<br/>Measurement<br/>Data Collection<br/>Sampling<br/>Analysis and Results<br/>Analysis of Mediation<br/>Relevance of the Model<br/>Discussion<br/>Implications<br/>Conclusion<br/>Kiran Mehta, Renuka Sharma, Archana Goel 7 Ownership Structures and Performance of SMEs: An Empirical Analysis<br/>Review of the Literature and Formulation of Hypotheses<br/>Institutional Ownership and Firm Performance<br/>Promoter Ownership and Firm Performance<br/>Individual Ownership and Firm Performance<br/>Research Methods<br/>Sample and Data Sources<br/>Variables<br/>Results and Analysis<br/>Linear Relationship<br/>Non-Linear Relationship<br/>Robustness Check<br/>Discussion and Implications<br/>Conclusion and Future Research Directions<br/>Kapil Shrimal, Nidhi Solanki, Priyanka Mathur 8 Short-Run Pricing Performance of Selected Indian IPOs During COVID-19 for Alternative Investment Avenue<br/>Introduction<br/>Initial Public Offering<br/>Small and Medium Enterprise IPO<br/>Listing Criteria of SME IPO<br/>Literature Review<br/>Rationale of the Study<br/>Objectives of the Study<br/>Research Methodology<br/>Results and Discussion<br/>Factors Considered for the Short-Term Performance of SME IPOs<br/>Short-Term Price Performance Analysis<br/>Data Interpretation<br/>Limitations of the Study<br/>Future Scope<br/>Conclusion<br/>Navpreet Kaur, Renuka Sharma, Kiran Mehta 9 Emerging Green: Exploring Strategic Factors for SMEs’ Adoption of Green Technology and Innovation in India<br/>Introduction<br/>Research Methodology<br/>Review of Literature<br/>Innovation Strategy<br/>Resource Allocation<br/>Collaboration<br/>Employee Involvement<br/>Environmental Performance<br/>Customer Demand<br/>Regulatory Compliance<br/>Innovation Culture<br/>Conclusion<br/>Anupam Sharma, Shivani Bajaj 10 Impact of Sustainability and Green Finance on SMEs to Promote Green Growth<br/>Introduction<br/>Literature Review<br/>Objectives<br/>Research Methodology<br/>Data Analysis & Interpretation<br/>Explanation of Green Finance and Sustainable Finance<br/>Role of MSMEs in Achieving Green Growth<br/>Role of MSMEs in Achieving Sustainability Development<br/>Assessment of Development of Sustainable Finance in India<br/>Conclusion<br/>Bhaveshkumar J. Parmar, Chirag Rasikbhai Patel 11 Progress Intention and Sales Revenue Growth in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)<br/>Introduction<br/>Literature Review<br/>Research Methodology<br/>Model Regression Equation<br/>Data Analysis and Interpretation<br/>Operating Revenue as SMEs’ Growth Evaluation<br/>Conclusion<br/>M. Chithra 12 Green Management Practices by Small and Medium Enterprises<br/>Background<br/>Why SMEs?<br/>Review of Literature<br/>Green Manufacturing<br/>A System Model for Green Manufacturing<br/>Green Practices at SMEs<br/>Challenges in Implementing Green Practices<br/>Regulations Regarding Implementing Green Practices<br/>Benefits of Greening SMEs<br/>Conclusion<br/>Shefali Saluja 13 An Analysis of MSMEs’ Contributions to the Promotion of SDGs in India<br/>Introduction<br/>What is Sustainability?<br/>Sustainability and its Contribution to SDGs<br/>Research Methodology<br/>MSMEs and Sustainability<br/>MSMEs’ Opportunities<br/>Some Common Schemes for MSMEs by Make in India<br/>The Role of MSMEs in Fulfilling the SDGs<br/>Conclusion<br/>Policy Implications<br/>Aveline S 14 Impact of Innovation and Its Role in Small Medium Enterprises’ Sustainability<br/>Introduction and Background<br/>Contribution of Innovation to SMEs’ Sustainability<br/>Innovation and the Sustainability of SMEs<br/>Challenges and Opportunities for SMEs’ Sustainability<br/>Innovation as a Key Strategy for SMEs Sustainability<br/>Challenges and Opportunities for Innovation in SMEs<br/>Innovation and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<br/>Cost Reduction Strategies for SMEs’ Sustainability<br/>New Market Opportunities<br/>Importance of New Market Opportunities for SMEs<br/>Improved Resource Efficiency<br/>Enhanced Customer Relationships<br/>Increased Resilience<br/>Methodology<br/>Discussion and Conclusion<br/>Anshul Jain 15 Effect of Government Policies on SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship<br/>Introduction<br/>Policies Developed by Governments to Support Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMEs)<br/>Literature Review<br/>Factors Influencing the Effectiveness of Government Policies<br/>Indian Government Policies for Supporting SMEs<br/>Regulations and Bureaucracy<br/>Intellectual Property Protection<br/>Education and Training<br/>Tax Policies<br/>Government Procurement<br/>Case Studies<br/>Case Study 1: Singapore’s Innovation-Driven Economy<br/>Case Study 2: Rwanda’s ICT-Led Development<br/>Case Study 3: Sweden’s Social Safety Net<br/>Case Study 4: Japan’s Abenomics Policy<br/>Case Study 5: Israel’s Innovation Ecosystem<br/>Conclusion<br/>Ali Albouti, K. D. Balaji 16 A Study on Various Aspects of SMEs’ Orientation for Corporate Social Responsibility<br/>Introduction<br/>Definition<br/>SMEs in General<br/>Need for the Study<br/>Issues and challenges regarding CSR in SMEs<br/>Review of Literature<br/>Research Methodology<br/>Research Problems<br/>Objectives of the Research<br/>Importance of CSR in SMEs<br/>Benefits<br/>Concepts of CSR and Their Realization in Small and Medium Enterprises<br/>Role and Growth of CSR in SMEs<br/>CSR Towards SMEs<br/>Environment Oriented CSR<br/>Employees Oriented CSR<br/>Market-Oriented CSR<br/>Society Oriented CSR<br/>Comprehensive<br/>Disadvantages of CSR<br/>Profit Maximization<br/>Competitiveness<br/>CSR Policies on SMEs<br/>Business Case for CSR by SMEs<br/>Findings<br/>Suggestions<br/>Implications of the Study<br/>Conclusion<br/>The Five Case Studies from India<br/>Priya Sachdeva, Archan Mitra 17 SME and Environmental Sustenance: Digital Marketing in SMEs via Data-Driven Strategies<br/>Introduction<br/>Research Objectives<br/>Literature Review<br/>Theoretical Framework<br/>Data Driven Decision Making for SMEs<br/>Data-Driven Decision Support for Manufacturing SMEs<br/>SME e-Business Skills<br/>Interaction-Based e-Business Development Model<br/>Digital Marketing and Data-Driven Strategies in SMEs<br/>SMEs and Environmental Sustainability<br/>Integrating Data-Driven Digital Marketing and Environmental Sustainability<br/>Findings and Discussion<br/>The Function and Potential of Data-Driven Strategies and Digital Marketing in SMEs<br/>Opportunities and Challenges in SMEs’ Integration of Environmental Sustainability<br/>Integrating Environmental Sustainability With Data-Driven Digital Marketing<br/>Conclusion<br/>List of Contributors<br/>About the Editors<br/>Index 
<br/><br/> In a world facing environmental challenges and socio-economic inequalities, SMEs can drive positive change by integrating sustainability principles into their business practices. This book examines the relationship between sustainability, green management, and SME performance, providing insights, strategies, and case studies to guide SMEs towards a more sustainable future and long-term viability. Drawing from extensive research, the book analyzes the drivers, barriers, and motivations influencing SMEs' adoption of sustainability practices. It offers practical recommendations on overcoming resource constraints, awareness gaps, regulatory complexities, and resistance to change. It explores emerging trends such as digital technologies, circular economy approaches, clean energy transitions, and social innovation and discusses collaboration among SMEs, academia, and government agencies as a crucial factor for innovation and scaling up sustainable practices. Sustainability, Green Management and Performance of SMEs is a comprehensive and practical guide for SMEs seeking to integrate sustainability into their business strategies. It inspires and supports SMEs on their journey towards environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and long-term profitability, thus enabling them to unlock new business opportunities, gain a competitive edge, and secure their future in a changing global economy 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9783111169323 3111170020 9783111170121 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Business enterprises-- Environmental aspects<br/>Small business --Environmental aspects<br/>Management--Environmental aspects<br/>Technological innovations--Environmental aspects
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>658.4/083