scholarly journals A Study of the Mediating Effects of Safety and Health of Food between Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Image and Reputation in Fast-Food Restaurants Industry in Hong Kong

Author(s):  
Anthony Tik-tsuen Wong ◽  
Tim Cheng ◽  
Canon Tong

Recent years have witnessed various changes in the business world regarding technology and ecological degradation, which has seen corporate social responsibility (CSR) increasingly used as a competitive tool in all industries. It has become especially popular in the fiercely competitive service retailing industry where implementation of CSR practices has grown in line with the industry's importance to the economy. Accordingly, this research was undertaken to study the mediating effect of safety and health of food of fast-food restaurants in Hong Kong between corporate social responsibility and image and reputation of corporate. Quantitative method was used and empirical evidence was gathered using a self-administered questionnaire survey of randomly selected customers leaving randomly selected fast-food restaurants in Hong Kong. The 350 completed questionnaires were statistically analyzed, verified for validity and reliability. The analyzed results reveal safety and health of food acts as a significant mediating role in the relationships between corporate social responsibility and corporate image. Management of retailing industry is encouraged to pay high level of attention and their investment into the safety and health of the foods they provided which is significantly important to customers and their own reputation.

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Dewi Eka Ningtyas

The Business world is growing rapidly today with many companies competing to generate a huge profit yet leaving their social responsibility behind. Accordingly, a few companies engage in CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) in order to increase the company’s image to society’s impression. This research aims to figure out whether there is a significant correlation of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) programme in the form of “Sido Muncul Mudik Lebaran Gratis” to the image of PT Industri Jamu dan Farmasi Sido Muncul Tbk. The first theories employed were CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) theory and Corporate Image Theory. The research method used was Pearson’s Correlation research method by using the quantitative analysis, in which questionnaires were spread to 100 herbalist traders in Pondok Gede area, East Jakarta. The scale in use was Semantic Differential with 10% error rate.The research result shows that there is no correlation of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) programme in the form of “Sido Muncul Mudik Lebaran Gratis” to the image of PT Industri Jamu dan Farmasi Sido Muncul Tbk. Keywords: CSR, Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Image


2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laith Salman Alrubaiee ◽  
Sami Aladwan ◽  
Mahmoud Hussein Abu Joma ◽  
Wael Mohamed Idris ◽  
Saja Khater

Although Corporate Social Responsibility, Customer Value, Corporate Image and Marketing Performance have become attractive research topics in the business literature, not much is known about their interrelationships. Hence Prior research has examined the relationships within subsets of these concepts. Therefore, this study aims to address this gap by developing a causal model incorporating these concepts to investigate the relationships among them in the context of hospitals. However, main objective of the study is to investigate the mediating effect of Customer Value and Corporate Image on the relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility and Marketing Performance. The proposed model was tested on data were obtain through survey conducted on managers and consultant physicians of private Jordanian hospitals in Amman. A structural equation model analysis was conducted using AMOS 22.0 and PLS 7.0 to verify the reliability and validity of the multi-item scales and to test the hypothesized relationships. However, the results indicate a positive direct effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on Customer Value, Corporate Image and Marketing Performance. Result also indicates a positive directs effect of Customer Value on Corporate Image as well as Marketing Performance. Findings also indicate that Corporate Image has positive direct effects on Marketing Performance. Furthermore, result indicates a partial mediation effect of corporate image and customer value. However, Findings indicate that Corporate Social Responsibility did enhance hospital performance, yet this effect was direct and indirect .Thus, the result positions customer value and corporate image as the primary mechanism through which the beneficial effects of Corporate Social Responsibility are realized. The study concludes with a discussion of the research and managerial implications of these findings.


Market Forces ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Munawar Javed Ahmad ◽  
Ali Jawaid ◽  
Muhammad Zulqalnain Arshad ◽  
Sumaira Habib Paracha

This study aims to determine the impact of corporate social responsibility on customerloyalty and satisfaction with the mediating effect of customer satisfaction and the moderatingeffect of corporate image in Pakistan’s banking sector. The study collected 302 responsesfrom the target population. We used a self-administered questionnaire for collecting thedata of banking customers in Pakistan by employing the convenience sampling technique.The study has used the PLS-SEM technique for statistical analysis. The results reveal thatcorporate social responsibility positively influences customer satisfaction. The results alsosuggest that CSR positively affects customer satisfaction. At the same time, CSR has aninsignificant association with customer loyalty. We also found that CS stimulates customerloyalty, and corporate image promotes CL. The results suggest that customer satisfactionmediates CSR and CL. We also found that corporate image does not moderate customerloyalty. Given the importance of CSR, we suggest that banks should allocate considerableresources for CSR activities. CSR is necessary for firms’ growth and sustainability. It also,directly and indirectly, affects the brand image, loyalty, and customer satisfaction. Due to strict regulations, banks have difficulty creating product differentiation; therefore, they relyon strategies such as CSR.


2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 409-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mert Gürlek ◽  
Ertugrul Düzgün ◽  
Selma Meydan Uygur

Purpose This paper aims to investigate whether corporate image has a mediating effect on the influence of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on customer loyalty in independent hotels. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from customers of five-star hotels located in Istanbul in Turkey. The theoretical model was tested with 404 usable data. The results were analyzed by using structural equation modeling (SEM). Findings Findings show that CSR creates customer loyalty partially through corporate image in the independent hotels. In addition, it was found that the hotels included in the study carried out moderate level of CSR activities. Research limitations/implications The research model was tested in independent five-star hotels. Further studies could be carried out using different independent hospitality companies. In addition, the research was conducted on a limited sample, as hotel managers were not willing to allow direct contact with customers. Further studies could be carried out on larger samples. Practical implications This study recommends that independent hotels carry out more CSR activities on social and environmental issues. In addition, direct effect of CSR on customer loyalty is lower than its indirect effect via corporate image. Therefore, if companies desire to create customer loyalty through CSR, they should introduce their CSR activities to customers via communication tools (website, media etc.) Originality/value This study examines CSR in terms of sustainable development in the independent hotels. Furthermore, it explains relationships between CSR and corporate image and customer loyalty through the principle of generalized reciprocity specified in the theory of social change.


Author(s):  
S. M. Shafiul Alam ◽  
K. M. Zahidul Islam

AbstractGreen concern is making a profound impact on building green competitive advantage (GCA) across the globe. Apparel sector of Bangladesh is at crossroads regarding sustainability of firms. Green initiatives are thus required for ensuring the survival of apparel sector. The current study attempts to examine the interplay among environmental corporate social responsibility (ECSR) dimensions, green corporate image (GCI), and green competitive advantage of firms. To address the research topic, structural equation modeling approach has been adopted. Based on prior research findings, five hypotheses have been devised and finally evaluated by collecting data from 53 apparel firms enlisted with Dhaka Stock Exchange, Bangladesh. The study findings reveal that the ECSR dimensions have critical role to play over building GCI and GCA at the firm level. The study attempted to integrate ECSR, GCI, and GCA and contributes to the holistic understanding of the green anxieties of the business world. Understanding the critical role of ECSR, this study calls for proactive managerial actions regarding organizational sustainability.


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