A Study on the Impact of CSR Activities of Software Startups on Non-Financial Performance (소프트웨어 창업기업의 CSR활동이 비재무적 창업성과에 미치는 영향에 관한 연구)

Hwang-Gyun Jeong (황균정)

doi:10.29056/jsav.2025.03.07

A Study on the Impact of CSR Activities of Software Startups on Non-Financial Performance

Journal of Software Forensics
Abbr : JSF
2025, 21(1), pp.59~69
DOI : 10.29056/jsav.2025.03.07
Publisher : Korea Software Assessment and Valuation Society
Research Area : Engineering > Computer Science
Received : February 19, 2025
Accepted : March 20, 2025
Published : March 31, 2025

Hwang-Gyun Jeong ¹

¹전남대학교 융합창업학과

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This study aims to empirically analyze the impact of CSR activities of software startups on their non-financial entrepreneurial performance. While previous research has primarily focused on the effects of CSR activities in large corporations, this study examines how CSR activities influence the non-financial performance of startups. To achieve this, CSR activities are categorized into economic, legal, ethical, and philanthropic responsibilities, and their impact on the non-financial performance of startups is empirically examined. The results indicate that all CSR activities (economic, legal, ethical, and philanthropic) have a significant positive impact on non-financial performance. These findings suggest that strategic implementation of CSR activities in software startups can enhance customer satisfaction, brand image, and long-term competitiveness (financial performance). Furthermore, the study highlights the necessity of effectively utilizing CSR and provides various insights and strategies for the sustainable growth of software startups.

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software startups, corporate social responsibility, non-financial entrepreneurial performance

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