Impact of Social Factors on Formation ofBbusiness Environment for SMEs

• Autorzy: Jaroslav Belas , Martin Cepel , Beata Gavurova , Iveta Kmecova
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The objective of this article was to identify the important social factors influencing the quality of business environment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to quantify their intensity, and compare the differences between Czech Republic (CR) and Slovak Republic (SR). In this context, empirical research was conducted on SMEs in Czech Republic and Slovakia. Within this research, data from 312 SMEs in CR and 329 SMEs in Slovakia were obtained. For data processing, chi-squared test and Z-score were used. The research results brought interesting findings. Entrepreneurs in both countries have negatively assessed the attitude of politicians, public opinion, and media to their business activities. They see the positive impact of family environment on business activities. They particularly appreciate the support and help they get from the family. It follows that family environment is motivating but not with the expected intensity. A surprising fact is that entrepreneurs do not agree than in general, entrepreneurs possess more money and better social status. Entrepreneurship is associated with better professional growth, interesting work opportunities, and full use of own skills. The research has confirmed the existence of significant differences in evaluating the defined factors in both countries. (original abstract)

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Small business; Entrepreneurship; Environmental protection; Social and cultural condition

PL

Małe i średnie przedsiębiorstwa; Przedsiębiorczość; Ochrona środowiska; Uwarunkowania społeczno-kulturowe

• Czasopismo: Economics & Sociology
• Rocznik: 2020
• Tom: 13
• Numer: nr 4
• Strony: 267--280

Twórcy

autor

Jaroslav Belas

• Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Czech Republic

autor

Martin Cepel

• Pan-European University Bratislava, Slovakia

autor

Beata Gavurova

• Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Czech Republic

autor

Iveta Kmecova

• nstitute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice, České Budějovice, Czech Republic

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DOI

10.14254/2071-789X.2020/13-4/17