Corporate Social Responsibility and Company Sustainability in Coffee Washing Station Cooperatives in Rwanda

ABSTRACT Most corporations have the challenge that a corporation’s purpose is to maximize returns to its shareholders, and that since only people can have social responsibilities, corporations are only responsible to their shareholders and not to society as a whole. This study investigated the relationship between CSR and Company sustainability in CWS Cooperatives in RWANDA. It was carried out with the specific objectives to determine the extent of CSR, to determine the e&ent of company sustainability and establish if there is a significant relationship between CSR and company sustainability. The study collected data from 4 firms spread all over in Rwanda. The sample size of 240 respondents was selected from 601 coffee farmers. Using a questionnaire, CSR were measured using scale. Analysis was by correlation coefficient. The results show a positive correlation. The findings of the study showed that there is a significant relationship between of CSR and CWS sustainability. The Null Hypothesis was rejected. The study further recommended Regular training of all personnel on the importance of both the CSR and sustainable development. Corporations should also develop and adopt CSR strategies that are in line with societal goals and should regularly report on their CSR activities. Staff should always be reminded of the importance of CSR. It is finally recommended that adequate and universally accepted regulations should be put in place and adopted by governments to guarantee that the business are conducted in fair way.

TABLE OF CONTENT

DECLARATION A ii

DECLARATION B iii

APPROVAL SHEET iv

DEDICATION v

ACKNOWLEDGMENT vi

ABSTRACT vii

TABLE OF CONTENT viii

LIST OF TABLES x

LIST OF FIGURES xi

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS xii

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ONE THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

Background of the Study 1

Statement of the Problem 2

Purpose of the Study 2

Research Objectives 2

Research Questions 3

Research Hypothesis 3

Scope of the study 3

Significance of the Study 4

Operational Definitions of key thrms 4

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

TWO Concepts, Ideas, Opinions from Authors 6

Theoretical perspective 15

Related studies 17

THREE METHODOLOGY

Research Design 21

Research Population 21

Sample Size 21

Sampling procedure 22

Research Instruments 22

Validity and Reliability of the Instruments 23

Data gathering Procedures 24

Data Analysis 25

Ethical Considerations 26

Limitation of the study 26

OUR PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

OF DATA

FIVE FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS

Findings 37

Conclusion 38

Recommendations 39

REFERENCES 41

APPENDICES

Appendix I: Transmittal letter 44

Appendix II Letter from CWS authority 45

Appendix III: Questionnaire 46

Appendix IV: Research Budget 50

Appendix V: Researcher’s Curriculum Vitae 51