Study of the Differences in the Perception of the Use of the Principles of Corporate Social Responsibility in Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in the V4 Countries

The aim of the study was to examine differences in perception use selected principles by CSR managers and owners Micro, Small Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) V4 countries. results our research show that strategies are most used entrepreneurs MSMEs Hungary, Poland Slovakia. They least Czech Republic. sectoral comparison within countries highlighted interesting findings. When considering moral ethical implications decision-making, no significant were found between sectors. Differences concept its business. mostly tourism agriculture, a lesser extent construction, retail, manufacturing services. Managers understand link gaining reputation business opportunities helps build competitive advantage. size company affects whether can be classified as CSR-oriented. Compared medium-sized enterprises, micro-enterprises 45% less likely small enterprises 33.5% perceived companies from Slovakia, Republic 41% Hungarian 70% more CSR-oriented compared Companies run women inclined apply than men.