scholarly journals Comparative Analysis of the Factors Necessitating Commercial Banks and Manufacturing Firms’ Involvement in Corporate Social Responsibility in Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 281
Author(s):  
Abiola Idowu ◽  
Olu Ojo
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
P Value ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
South West ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Corporate Social

This research investigates the factors necessitating commercial banks and manufacturing firms’ involvement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Nigeria comparatively. The research took place in Lagos State in South-west geo-political zone in Nigeria. The survey research design was used in this research. Moreover, the purposive sampling was used in selecting five commercial banks and five manufacturing firms. Primary data were gathered with the aid of questionnaire from 216 respondents out of 250 selected respondents from bank and 205 respondents out of 250 selected respondents from manufacturing firms. Fifty copies of the questionnaires were distributed to each company. All respondents selected were involved in CSR activities of their companies. Factors necessitating companies’ involvement in CSR were examined with Analysis of Variance. The research reveals that t-test value is -0.39 and p-value is 0.8, which shows that there is no significant difference between factors necessitating of the commercial banks and manufacturing firms’ involvement in CSR. The research recommends that corporate organizations should give attention to CSR initiatives as these lead to improvement of customers loyalty, improvement of the positive image of the organization, improved relationship with local communities,   and enhances shareholders values as well as improved relations with public authorities amongst others.

scholarly journals COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE AREAS OF FOCUS OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES OF COMMERCIAL BANKS AND MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN NIGERIA

2019 ◽  
pp. 9-30
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
P Value ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Economic Developments ◽  
Corporate Social

The study investigates comparatively the relationship between the areas of focus of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives of selected banks and manufacturing firms in Nigeria. This study took place in Lagos State, Nigeria. The research design used is the survey research design while the case study banks and manufacturing firms were selected through purposive sampling. Primary data were gathered through questionnaire from 216 and 205 respondents selected respectively from commercial banks and manufacturing firms from a total of 250 respondents selected from each sector. This gives 84.2% response rate. All the respondents selected from various companies were actively involved in CSR activities of their respective companies. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to examine the areas of focus of CSR activities of selected companies. The results of the study revealed a value of -0.73 for t-test and 0.58 for p value. This means that a significant difference cannot be found between the areas of focus of CSR activities of selected banks and manufacturing firms operating in Nigeria. The recommendation from this study is that corporate organisations should give adequate attention to their CSR activities to some strategic areas of focus like healthcare and wellness programme, education and skill development, socio-cultural and economic developments. These CSR activities eventually promote positive image of the organisations in the environment where they operate.

scholarly journals Understanding Corporate Social Responsibility of Commercial Banks in Nepal

2021 ◽  
pp. 874-886
Author(s):  
Raghu Bir Bir Bista
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Financial Markets ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Industry Trade ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Descriptive Method

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is emerging debatable hot issue in the globalization era, when role of the Commercial Banks has been supporting to development of industry, trade and market. A large number of the Commercial Banks have been providing financial services by expanding competitive financial markets and impressive profits. However, CSR is still debate. This issue was examined through explorative and descriptive method based on secondary and primary data. The study finds CSR as voluntarily social responsibility of the Commercial Banks. It is least priority of the Commercial Banks. Its size is least. Its trend is irregular and discontinuous. Therefore, almost stakeholders are unsatisfied and opines to its need mandatory for its positive impacts

THE EFFECT OF ZAKAT AND ISLAMIC CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (ICSR) ON COMPANY PERFORMANCE (Empirical Study of Sharia Commercial Banks Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange on 2013-2017)

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Fauziah Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Commercial Banks ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Company Performance ◽  
Simultaneous Test ◽  
Sample Data ◽  
Public Banks ◽  
Corporate Social

The aims of the Research is to examine the influence of zakat and Islamic Corporate Social Responsibility (ICSR) about effort of the companies in Sharia public banks enrolled on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2013-2017The method of the Research are used descriptive analysis techniques and verificative analysis. The population of the Research were 12 Sharia Retail Bank that has been enrolled on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2013-2017. The sample of this Research were 8 Islamic Commercial Banks multiplied by 5 years observation into 40 sample data, and the technique were used purposive sampling. The analytical instrument are used multiple regression analysis with the help of SPSS version 21.0The Results are showed that partially zakat had an effect on effort of the company, while ICSR had no effect on it. Simultaneous test shows that zakat and ICSR have an effect on effort of the company.

From corporate social responsibility activities to financial performance: role of innovation and competitive advantage

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahnoor Zahid ◽  
Hina Naeem ◽  
Iqra Aftab ◽  
Sajawal Ali Mughal
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this study is to scrutinize the effect of corporate social responsibility activities (CSRA) of the firm on its financial performance (FP) and analyze the mediating role of innovation and competitive advantage (CA) in the relationship between CSRA and FP in the manufacturing sector of an emerging country, i.e. Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach Data has been collected through an electronic structured questionnaire from 300 middle-level and top-level managers by surveying different manufacturing firms of Gujranwala, Pakistan. The study’s hypotheses have been checked by analyzing the reliability and validity of data and applying confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling through statistical package for the social sciences and analysis of moment structures. Findings Outcomes of this study supported the hypothesized model. It has been found that the CSRA plays a significant positive role in determining the FP of the firm. Furthermore, the CA and innovation have been proved as significant mediators between CSRA and FP. Originality/value The first time examining the intermediation of innovation and CA in the relationship between CSRA and FP is the primary input of this study to the literature. Practically, this study’s findings will help strategy makers of manufacturing firms in emerging countries develop better strategies for implementing CSRA, enhancing innovation, seeking CA and improving FP.

scholarly journals Leadership Style, Intellectual Capital and Corporate Social Responsibility on Performance, a Comparison Model of Listed Companies in Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 110-120
Author(s):  
Rilla Gantino ◽  
Endang Ruswanti ◽  
Taufiqur Rachman
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Listed Companies ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Comparison Model ◽  
Corporate Social

Objective – This paper aims to examine the influence of Leadership Style, Intellectual Capital, and Corporate Social Responsibility on Performance in companies in the sub-sectors of Mining, Pharmacy and Consumption and Household, Basic Industry, Chemical and Infrastructure, Utility and Telecommunication listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) 2012-2018. Methodology/Technique – In this research, leadership style is measured transformationally and transactionally. Meanwhile, Intellectual Capital is measured using VAICTM. Furthermore, Corporate Social Responsibility is measured using GRI G4, and Financial Performance is proxied by ROA, ROE, and sales growth. The method used is a saturated sample. The sample in this research was 50 companies in the Basic and Chemical Industry sub-sector, 28 companies in the infrastructure, utilities, and telecommunications sub-sectors, 38 mining sub-sector companies, and 17 companies in the consumer goods sub-sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). This research used secondary data taken from financial and annual reports and primary data obtained through questionnaires for leadership style. The analysis method used is simple regression analysis. Findings & Novelty –The results show that the influence of leadership style, intellectual capital, and corporate social responsibility in the four sectors varies with a positive or negative relationship direction. Intellectual capital has a positive significant influence on ROA, ROE and SG in four sectors. Previous research has focused on only one sector. This study compares the influence of leadership style, intellectual capital, and corporate social responsibility in four sectors Type of Paper: Empirical. JEL Classification: M41, M49. Keywords: Comparison; Leadership Style; Intellectual Capital; CSR; Performance Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Gantino, R; Ruswanti, E; Rachman, T. 2020. Leadership Style, Intellectual Capital and Corporate Social Responsibility on Performance, a Comparison Model of Listed Companies in Indonesia., Acc. Fin. Review, 5 (3): 110 – 120. https://doi.org/10.35609/afr.2020.5.3(3)

scholarly journals Education Sector and Corporate Social Responsibility a Study on Private Sector Secondary School of District North & South Delhi (India)

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-18
Author(s):  
Pankaj Dixit
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Corporate Strategies ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Impact

Educational organizations in private sector require strong corporate strategies. In order to get success in the globally competitive environment they must adopt the strategy of Corporate Social Responsibility. This study analyzed corporate social responsibility and its impact on private sector secondary schools in district North & South Delhi. For this purpose primary data were collected through five point Likert’s scale. The questionnaire was fielded to private sector secondary school teachers in order to get data about the impact of corporate social responsibility on performance of secondary schools. The population of the study was 184 registered private sector secondary schools (140 boys and 44 girls) which included 900 teachers (who taught to class 10th students during session 2017-18) in district North & South Delhi. A sample of 280 teachers (140 male and 140 female) in 70 private sector secondary schools (35 for boys and 35 for girls) were selected through equal allocation sampling formula. Mean, Standard Deviation and t-test were applied for analyzing the data. The Pearson’s correlation was used to evaluate the variable effects. The result from the data indicated that all the four aspects of CSR have positive significant impact on the performance of secondary schools.  

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