Theoretical and methodological research trends in B Corp companies in 2018-2023

10.21158/01208160.n94.2023.3726
Published 2023-09-03
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The article aims to identify the main research trends in which the theoretical and methodological study of B Corps is currently being developed. A mixed, non-experimental and descriptive exploratory methodology was used for this purpose, through a document review matrix that made it possible to systematize the selected documents. The elaboration of the matrix exclusively considered high impact scientific articles from the Ebsco, Scopus and Web of Science databases, after applying the filters, a total of 59 articles were consolidated for review and content analysis. The main findings show 8 theoretical research trends that establish the main characteristics, advantages and weaknesses of B Corps in different fields. Likewise, in methodological terms, 12 research tools were identified, distributed in 3 approaches: quantitative, qualitative and mixed. This literature review contributes to demonstrate the importance of the analysis of B Corps as an important organizational phenomenon in today's society and as a contributor to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. The production of scientific literature in the field of economic and administrative sciences, specifically around the B Corps, makes it possible to learn about a phenomenon of great interest for the Latin American business reality.

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