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Ethics in agricultural stockbreeding SME's
Pivetta, Norma Jáuregui de
Pivetta, Norma Jáuregui de
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Family companies are a special type of business (included in the SMEs classification) and its characteristics may not fit the usual indicators. Its relative importance within the countries’ economy, especially in the case of underveloped countries, justifies the research about its nature, behavior and possible future. The object of the current study is the “agricultural family SME”, specifically a family business located in Zenon Pereyra, Santa Fe Province, Argentina, whose origin can be traced back to the end of XIX century, during the first Italian immigration wave. The study lines include: Importance of the foreign immigration in the development of small towns in Argentina Cultural contribution in the development of the new communities through mixed agricultural and stockbreeding activities Land possession as an element of immigrants participation in the politic life of the new country Contribution of values for the management of their SMEs, creating a CSR that differs from that of the large companies, with a strong commitment with its employees and the environment. The existence of family businesses dedicated to the land exploitation have a special meaning in a country such as Argentina, whose main income source are the agricultural and stockbreeding activities. These companies are not only important because of the quantity, but also because of their cultural influence, consequence of the skills and abilities of the immigrants. The development of farming activities in Argentina was mostly carried out by this kind of companies. Argentina is a capitals demanding country and, in a first stage, the land itself constituted the main capital source. The State has also participated in this development by formulating national and provincial policies, among other actions.
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2008
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