THE EFFECT OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN DURABE BAKERY, MINNA,NIGER STATE

ABSTRACT

This study examined the effect of corporate social responsibility on organizational performance in Durabe Bakery, Minna, Niger State. Three research questions were formulated to guide the study. The research design adopted for the study was a descriptive survey design. The sample of the study constituted of 100 respondents. A questionnaire was used to gather data while table and simple percentage were used to analyze the data. Major findings revealed that CSR ranges as actions that appear to further some social good, beyond the interests of the firm and that which is required by law’ to one that is narrowly focused on maximizing shareholder wealth, there is limited resources and sometimes companies exceed their budget allocated to CSR as people keep on coming to them to solicit help and CSR is a process whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and in their interactions with the full range of their stakeholders on a voluntary basis. It was recommended that inter rural road network should be constructed for the benefit of communities doing businesses in that environment; companies should integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and in their interactions with the full range of their stakeholders on a voluntary basis and business corporation's should to partner with social action groups in providing financial and other resources to support development plans, especially among disadvantaged communities.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE       ……………….…………………………………………………i 

DEDICATION …………………………… ……..………………………………ii

DECLARATION ……………………………….…………………………….......iii

CERTIFICATION ………………………………………………………………..iv

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS …………………………………..………………….v

TABLE OF CONTENTS …………………………………………….…………..vi

LIST OF TABLES …………………………………………………………….…ix

ABSTRACT ……………………………………………………………………….x

CHAPTER ONE

1.0     INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………….1

1.1     Background to the Study…………………………………………... ………1

1.2     Statement of the Problem …………………………………. ……………….4

1.3     Objective of the Study ……………………………………….. …….............5

1.4     Research Questions …………………………………….…....……...............5

1.5     Scope/Limitation of the Study ………………………………………………6

1.6     Significance of the Study …………………………………………………...6

1.7Definition of Terms………………………………………………………….7

CHAPTER TWO

2.0REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE ……………………………12

2.1     Introduction ………………………………………………………………12

2.2     Understanding the Concept of CSR.............................................................12

2.3     Types of Corporate Responsibility...............................................................16

2.4     Activities of CSR and the Benefits to both Company and Community........20

2.5     The challenges Associated with the Practice of CSR in a Company............25

2.6     The Relationship between CSR and Organizational Performance................27

CHAPTER THREE

3.0  METHODOLOGY…………..……………………………………………..31

3.1     Introduction …………………………………………..…..…. …................31

3.2     Research Design ……………………………………….…………………..31

3.3     Population of the Study ……………………………….…………………...31

3.4     Sample Size and Sampling Procedure ……………………………………..32

3.5     Instrumentation …………………………………….……..………… …….32

3.6     Validation of Instrument…………….………………………………….....32

3.7     Procedure for Data Administration………………………….………….....33

3.8     Method of Data Analysis …………………………………………………..33

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0                  DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION………………34

4.1     Introduction …………………………………….………………………….34

4.2     Analysis of Respondents Personal Data…………………………………...34

4.3     Data Analysis …………………………………………………...................36

4.4     Discussion of Findings ……………………………………………………44

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0                  SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS…………….46

5.1     Introduction …………………………………………………….................46

5.2     Summary ………………….……………………………………... ……….46

5.3     Conclusion……………………….. ………………………… ……………47

5.4     Recommendations..………………………..……………………................47

5.5     Suggestions for Further Research ………………...……………………….48

REFERENCES ……………………………………………..……………...49

          APPENDICES ……………………………………………………………..51