Introduction
1.1 Background Of The Study
Corporate social responsibility which is also known as corporate citizenship. Corporate responsibility or corporate social performance is a form of corporate self – regulation which is integrated into a business model
Corporate social responsibility trends to operate as built-in, self-regulating mechanisms under which a business will monitor and ensure it compliance with law, international norms and ethical prescription. A business or company assumes responsibility for the impact of activities on the environment, employees, consumer communities and other members of the public. In addition, a business has to proactively promote the interest of the public through voluntarily avoiding activities which are harmful, regardless of legality.
Furthermore, business exercises extensive influence on our social and economic life styles. As social institution it is responsible to deliver a standard of living and maximizes life quality. Today, life quality means not only quality and quantity of consumer goods and services but also enriched quality of the life in the society and the environment.
There is also the demand for the social responsiveness of corporate organization, which means the ability and preparedness of the organization to relate they plan and policies to the social environment in mutually beneficial ways to eth organization and the society.
Business are expected to behave in socially beneficial ways particularly in relation to the physical environment, product, quality, of employee’s working life and removal of unfair discrimination in living and firing staff.
1.2 Statement Of The Problem
This research work is carried out to understand the relevant of corporate social responsibility on organization performance; the problem that triggered this study includes:
Inadequate enlightenment on the need for and purpose of corporate social responsibility on organization performance.
1.3 Research Questions
- Of what importance is corporate social responsibility
- What are the statutory duties of management in relation to corporate social responsibility?
- Does a corporate organization activity have impact on communities, the environment and society as a whole?
- Does corporate social responsibility help corporate organization to succeed?
- Does corporate social responsibility increase profit?
- Does corporate organization have to be force to be socially responsible?
1.4 Purpose Of The Study
- To identify the factors that weakens the corporate social responsibility of an corporate organization.
- To find out if corporate organization has to be social responsible after paying tax.
- Is it compulsory for corporate organization to be corporate socially responsible?
- To examine the effect of corporate social responsibility on the organization performance.
- To examine critically the corporate social responsibility perform by First Bank of Nigeria Plc.
1.5 Significance Of The Study
This study is of great importance to students, business organizations, consultants and the entire society. It will educate the in management of First Bank of Nigeria plc on the importance of corporate social responsibility and it role in achieving a better organizational image.
Furthermore, it will establish the various ways of ensuring effectiveness of corporate social responsibility.
1.6 Research Hypothesis
Ho: Corporate social responsibility does not have a significant impact on organization performance.
Hi: Corporate social responsibilities have a significant impact on organization performance.
1.7 Scope Of The Study
The scope of study is limited to the case study, though the result will be generalized. The questionnaire will be administered to the members of staff of First Bank of Nigerian Plc.
1.8 Limitations Of The Study
The availability of fund and time is very limited in carrying out this research work to a standard that will put a final pay on the issue.
Just to mention, that in this country of ours money companies are reluctant to divulge information about their for the fear of intrusion, insecurity and the unhealthy competition they may pace.
1.9 Definition Of Term
Responsibility:
The state, pact or position of being accountable to somebody or for something.
Norms:
Standard pattern of behaviour
Environment:
We means activities outside business firm which hinder or facilitate the achievement of the objective of such a business venture.