THE ROLE OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN CORPORATE PERFORMANCE

ABSTRACT
In this project attempt was made of evaluate the performance of social responsibility of Nigeria firm in effort to satisfy the demand of host community towards provision of basic amenities. Also managers attitudes towards performance of social responsibilities is also analyzed. We pen scoped the short coming of social responsibilities performance which led to the establishment of the objectives of the study which included the identification of factors limitating the performance of social responsibility by managers, evaluation of the factors and the suggestion of the policy measures that will eliminate these factors to enhance the performance of social reasonability.

In order to arrive at conclusive decision on the above objectives, primary data where collected through field survey and questionnaires to members of the communities and members of the organization in Enugu metropolis.

Literature Review was undertaken in libraries within Nigeria. The data obtained were presented in cross – tabulation and percentages for analysis based on the data. The hypothesis formulated by the researcher were tested using chi – square and logical deductions.
 
After careful analysis it was discovered that policies are not clearly stated as it relates to corporate social responsibility. Relationship between the host community and the company is cordial. There is a close relationship between company performance and social responsibility.

Finally, if there is conflict between the company and the host community, it is usually resolved through dialogue.
Recommendation was made of social responsibility.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE
APPROVAL PAGE
DEDICATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ABSTRACT
TABLE OF CONTENT

CHAPTER ONE
1.0INTRODUCTION
1.1Statement of problems
1.2Purpose of the study
1.3Significance of the study
1.4Statement of hypothesis
1.5Scope of the study
1.6Limitations of the study
1.7Definition of terms

CHAPTER TWO
2.0REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1Definitions.
2.2Functions
2.3Arguments for social responsibility 
2.4Arguments against social responsibility
2.5Requirements of a social responsible company
2.6Temporary issue in corporate social responsibility 
2.7Actions necessary to affect social responsibility 
2.8Reasons for social responsibility
2.9The role of business in the society
2.10Business and social responsibility
2.11An evaluation of the “PROS” and “CONS” of social responsibility

CHAPTER THREE
3.0Research Design and Methodology
3.1Sources of data
3.2Sample used
3.3Sample size determination

CHAPTER FOUR
4.0Data presentation and analysis
4.1Data presentation and analysis
4.2Test of hypothesis

CHAPTER FIVE
5.0Summary of findings, Conclusion and recommendation
5.1Findings
5.2Conclusions
5.3Recommendation
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