Effects of information technology on corporate social responsibility: Empirical evidence from an emerging economy

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Highlights:

• This paper analyzes the effect of IT use on Corporate Social Responsibilities of small firms.

• We tested and analyzed a database comprised of 173 Brazilian small firms.

• Results showed relationships between IT use and the four categories of Corporate Social Responsibilities.

• Investments in IT presented a positive effect on legal obligations.

• The most significant impact of the IT use was in the economic responsibility.

摘要

•This paper analyzes the effect of IT use on Corporate Social Responsibilities of small firms.•We tested and analyzed a database comprised of 173 Brazilian small firms.•Results showed relationships between IT use and the four categories of Corporate Social Responsibilities.•Investments in IT presented a positive effect on legal obligations.•The most significant impact of the IT use was in the economic responsibility.

论文关键词:Information technology,Micro and small enterprises,Developing countries,Brazil,Capability

论文评审过程:Received 13 November 2015, Revised 26 January 2016, Accepted 4 February 2016, Available online 13 February 2016, Version of Record 13 February 2016.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2016.02.009