scholarly journals Corporate Social Responsibility and Business-Community Relations in Africa: the Case of Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-90
Author(s):  
Abdurahman Aliye
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Ethnic Diversity ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Business Community ◽  
Community Relations ◽  
Regional Government ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Corporate Social

Purpose: study aimed to assess the Corporate Social Responsibility practices, business-community relations, and the missing links in Corporate Social Responsibility- community development in Ethiopia. Approach/Methodology/Design: Case study and thematic analysis of data on 45 structured interviews of key informants from federal and regional government, companies, and local community was collected, transcribed, and analyzed to identify the current CSR practices and consequences, and the missing links in CSR-community development interface. Findings: The CSR is ad-hoc philanthropy activity based on neo-liberal and voluntary approach motivated by market performance, reputation and image building objectives. There is no community development orientation, no social and environmental impacts. There are tax dodging, deforestation, water and chemical pollutions, britches of labor and community rights, CSiRs; National indigenous culture based community development oriented mandatory CSR policy, coordinating agency, engaging community, measuring the implementation, rewarding good CSR performance and punishing CSiRs. Practical Implications: The study has implications for academics, managers, policy makers, public administrators, community activists and leaders. It contributes to CSR approach in developing countries, CSR theories, thinking, and practice in African context, the business community relations, the business management approaches, scope of stakeholders, in improving CSR to contribute to community development. Originality/value: This study’s originality lies in bringing Ethnic diversity, federal- regional government, political history, collective rights, power of community and nationalism in CSR to the front.

scholarly journals PENGARUH BIAYA CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TERHADAP LABA BERSIH PERUSAHAAN PADA PT. UNITED TRACTOR, Tbk

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Wajongkere ◽  
Lintje Kalangi ◽  
Robert Lambey
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Business Community ◽  
Net Income ◽  
Net Profit ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Corporate Social

Corporate Social Responsibility is a continuing commitment by the business community to act ethically and contribute to the economic development of the local community and the wider community, along with the improvement of the living standards of workers and their families (Wibisono 2007). The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of CSR costs on the company’s of net profit on PT. United Tractor, Tbk. This research uses simple linear regression analysis method. The type of data used is quantitative data obtained from secondary data. The results showed that there is no influence between the two variables (corporate social responsibility cost to net income of the company). Based on t-test, t-table> t-count (3,182> -2,074) and significant 0,130 where this value> 0,05 meaning there is no influence between independent variable to dependent variable.Keywords: Cost of Corporate Social Responsibility, Net income

scholarly journals The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives on Rural Community Development: The Case of TITAN – Sharrcem in Kosovo

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haziz Vila ◽  
Nikolaos Sklavounos ◽  
Evangelos Vergos ◽  
Konstantinos Rotsios ◽  
Hysen Shabanaj
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Start Ups ◽  
The Impact

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become an integral part of firms’ strategies in their effort to increase their positive impact on society. This study investigates the impact of a CSR initiative, known as “The LAB Project”, implemented by the TITAN– Sharrcem Company, on the rural community of Hani I Elezit in Kosovo. The LAB project aims to support the establishment and operation of agricultural and food-related start-ups and, most importantly, to ensure their sustainability. The sample of the study consists of 174 area residents. This research examines local residents’ perceptions about a) the TITAN-Sharrcem operations in the area, b) the LAB project’s main contribution to the local community,  c) the project’s overall performance, d)  the profitability of the start-ups created by the project, and e)  the project’s effect on the community’s quality of life. Overall, the results reveal that the project has set the foundation for the community’s sustainable development. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first research on the effect of such initiatives in the region. Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility, Rural Entrepreneurship, Community Development

scholarly journals Community Development in Kemijen Village, East Semarang: A Corporate Social Responsibility in Practice

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-88
Author(s):  
Hartuti Purnaweni ◽  
Irzaldi Yazid ◽  
Mutia Nur Arifah ◽  
Anis Qomariah
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Health Economy ◽  
Csr Strategy ◽  
Corporate Social

Companies, either state-owned and private which operates in the field and/or related to natural resources must implement Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), such as by PT Indonesia Power (PT. IP) UBP-Tambaklorok which is located nearby Tanjung Mas Harbor, Tambaklorok Village, North Semarang District. Semarang City. The CSR implementation should benefit for both sides, the company for its image and the local community for the implemented programs. Therefore it is important to analyse perception of the local community as well as their opinions about the company's CSR activities in their village, in this case is the people of Kemijen village which is located adjacent to the PT. IP’s area. This research is descriptive qualitative, done in 2019, describing the phenomenon of CSR implementation by PT. IP, and the perception of the local community of Kemijen village towards the CSR activities implemented by PT. IP. The informants were taken using purposive sampling technique, covering both formal and informal leaders, the local people, as well as community development officer of PT. IP. Primary data was gathered using in-depth interview technique and observation. Secondary data consist of documents. Primary and secondary data was then coded and analysed interactively. PT. IP has formulated and implemented the Company’s strategies into CSR Roadmap 2015-2019, which is the grand strategy and a milestone of CSR implementation to integrate CSR strategy into the Company’s strategy, in the sectors of education, health, economy, and infrastructure. According to the perception of the Kemijen villagers, there have been both benefit and insufficiency of the PT. IP’s CSR implementation. They expect more programs to be implemented, in order to allowing them more opportunities for poverty alleviation.

scholarly journals Corporate Social Responsibility Collaborative Strategies for Local Communities

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.29) ◽  
pp. 596
Author(s):  
Sarmila M S ◽  
Zaimah R ◽  
Novel Lyndon
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Community Relations ◽  
Active Involvement ◽  
Csr Strategies ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Partnership Approach ◽  
Community Relationship ◽  
Local Farmers

The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been identified as an early concept that provides a platform for corporations and community relationship. It is also being discussed that through CSR initiatives corporations would be able to assist in community development efforts. However, to achieve this objective, CSR strategies were required to be implemented according to the needs for community development. This paper will discuss how corporate and community relations through CSR strategies are being implemented for this purpose. The research was conducted on a qualitative case study on a CSR contract farming project by a multinational corporation towards the local farmers' community in Pasir Puteh, Kelantan, Malaysia. A total of 45 farmers who were involved in the project were interviewed. Verbatim data were analyzed to develop themes that could help to provide an understanding of the implementation strategy based on the perspective of the farmers as the recipients of the project. This study has identified the roles played by each of the parties involved based on 38 basic themes emerged from the analysis. These basic themes have been clustered into seven main themes (MT), namely MT1 - Strong Farmers Relationships, MT2 - Support by LFA, MT3 - Positive Attitude of Farmers, MT4 - Farmers Initiative, MT5 - Guaranteed Markets by Corporations, MT6 - Leadership of LFA and MT7 - Learning Process. These themes indicated that the implementation of the CSR project by the corporations was executed in collaboration with the relevant development agency that is the Local Farmers Association (LFA) with the farmer's active involvement. This project is seen to be executed as Public-Private Partnership approach and has assisted the local farmers' community to develop components of community development through the development of skills, attitudes and opportunities for the larger market. 

Utopian Spaces, Dystopian Places?: A Local Community-Based Perspective on Corporate Social Responsibility

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 278-295
Author(s):  
Zoe Bray ◽  
Christian Thauer
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Detrimental Effect ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Field Research ◽  
The Other ◽  
Community Relations ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Corporate Social

In this article, we explore how corporate social responsibility may serve to mitigate the confl ict between the utopia that many people—particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds in emerging markets states—associate with globalization and, on the other hand, the detrimental effect this globalization often actually has both on the quality of life of people and on the environment. Empirical data is drawn from field research on firm and local community relations in South Africa and China. We consider the extent to which corporate social responsibility may be a means to move beyond both utopian hopes and the dystopian reality of globalization.

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTASI CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) DALAM KERANGKA GOOD LOCAL GOVERNANCE (Studi Kasus Pelaksanaan MSH-CSR Di Kabupaten Kutai Timur)

1969 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suryan To
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Local Governance ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Business Community ◽  
Public Welfare ◽  
Corporate Social

The purpose of decentralization is to improve the welfare of local communities, public services, and regional competitiveness mandated by Law 32/2004 on Regional Government. However, in the context of good local governance, a task of achieving the public welfare is not only carried out by local governments, but also supported by two other pillars in good governance, the business community and civil society at the local level. Thus, in terms of good corporate governance, it is known as corporate social responsibility (CSR), a form of corporate responsibility to the local community. The experience of the East Kutai Regency - East Kalimantan is an inspiration for other regions to initiate the formation of multi-stakeholder corporate social responsibility (CSRMSH). Keywords: decentralization, public welfare, corporate social responsibility, good corporate governanceTujuan desentralisasi adalah untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat, meningkatkan pelayanan publik, dan meningkatkan daya saing daerah. Hal ini merupakan amanat yang tertuang dalam UU No. 32 Tahun 2004tentang Pemerintahan Daerah. Kendatipun demikian, dalam konteks kepemerintahan daerah yang baik/good local governance (GLG), tugas dankewajiban peningkatan kesejahteraan tersebut bukan hanya menjadi tugas pemerintah daerah, tetapi juga menjadi tugas dua pilar lain yakni kalangan dunia usaha dan masyarakat madani di tingkat lokal. Karenanya, dalam konteks pengelolaan perusahaan yang baik yang dikenal istilah tanggung jawab social perusahaan atau Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) dalam bentuk pertanggungjawaban sosial perusahaan kepada masyarakat lokal di sekitar peruahaan. Pengalaman Kabupaten Kutai Timur - Provinsi Kalimantan Timur merupakan inspirasi bagi kabupaten lainnya dalam menginisiasi terbentuknya forum multistakeholder CSR (MSH-CSR).Kata Kunci : otonomi daerah, tanggung jawab sosial perusahaan, pengelolaan perusahaan yang baik.

scholarly journals Corporate Social Responsibility in Nigeria: A Critical Review of the Literature

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 86-103
Author(s):  
Sunday C. Eze ◽  
Adenike O. Bello
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Business Profitability ◽  
Corporate Social

The paper reviews existing literature on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to ascertain the level of corporate social responsibility activities that will enhance the performance/profitability of businesses in Nigeria. It revealed that the success of an organization depends on the extent to which the organization is capable of managing its relationship with key groups, such as financial and stakeholders, but also customers, employees, and even communities or societies. Stakeholders must be considered in the decision making process of the organization. CSR is a concept that includes many different activities and actions which businesses have to involve themselves in for the purpose growth sustainability and growth of businesses. Businesses that voluntarily participates in local community development, such as providing the community with donations, assisting them with projects and sharing some of its profit with the community, helps to increase the business profitability in the long-run.

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