La percepción sobre la responsabilidad social en las sociedades cooperativas de trabajo asociado y las sociedades laborales: un análisis en el ámbito de la ciudad de Madrid

• Main Authors: Juan Carlos García, Javier Iturrioz, José Luis Mateu, Ricardo Palomo
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: AECOOP Escuela de Estudios Cooperativos 2011-04-01
• Series: Revista de Estudios Cooperativos
• Subjects: Responsabilidad Social Corporativa; Empresa de participación; Sostenibilidad; Economía social
• Online Access: http://revistas.ucm.es/index.php/REVE/article/view/19454

This research analyzes the perception of social economic firms - specifically workers cooperatives and labour managed firms located in Madrid - regarding their action in activities of social responsibility. The main information used for this article has been obtained from managerial appraisals by evaluating questionnaires sent to a select number of managers of these companies. At the same time, work meetings and personal interviews were held. The research has concluded a rising concern about society and the environment. Furthermore, the survey indicates the necessity of applying socially responsible criteria and the further use of sustainability reports. These criteria should be implemented by all the groups that are in touch with these companies (such as workers, capital suppliers and government amongst others). However, there is still an important difference if we compare the actions undertaken in this field by larger companies.