Small and Medium Enterprises' Social Entrepreneurship Initiatives and Activities in Samar Island, Philippines

Rochelle Cuanico

doi:10.69569/jip.2025.788

Authors

Rochelle G. Cuanico Entrepreneurship Department, University of Eastern Philippines, Catarman, Northern Samar, Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69569/jip.2025.788

Keywords:

Social entrepreneurship, SMEs, Corporate social responsibility, Social entrepreneurs, Social challenges

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the significance of social entrepreneurship initiatives and activities faced by owners, employees, and customers/clients. Using a quantitative, descriptive-correlational design, the study involved 265 owners, 795 employees, and 1,326 customers/clients from SMEs in several towns of Northern, Eastern, and Samar provinces. Results showed that entrepreneurs were committed to corporate social responsibility and made efforts toward environmental sustainability, cultural, and social development. Significant differences were found in perceptions of social entrepreneurship initiatives across participant groups, and strong correlations were observed between specific demographics, including business foundation and type, and social entrepreneurship practices. Moreover, the study offers valuable insights for future research and practical recommendations for recognizing the pivotal roles of SME owners, employees, and customers/clients in driving social entrepreneurship endeavors, and for empowering individual entrepreneurs to navigate social entrepreneurship in terms of innovation and social practices.

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