Reinventing CSR in Nigeria: Understanding Its Meaning and Theories for Effective Application in the Industry

Raimi, Lukman

doi:10.1108/s2043-052320180000013012

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“…The role of CSR in Nigeria cannot be over-emphasised. Raimi (2018) identified some CSR programmes in selected companies from their websites. First, Airtel Nigeria Limited supported programmes via the Adopt-a-School Initiative in Lagos, Nigeria.…”

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Infrastructure development in higher institutions: the role of private organisations via unexplored expanded corporate social responsibility (ECSR)

Ebekozien

Samsurijan²,

Aigbavboa³

et al. 2022

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PurposeFunding infrastructural facilities of higher institutions, especially in some developing nations such as Nigeria, that is under-funded, is a challenge in the current era. Private organisations participation in infrastructure development via a proposed expanded corporate social responsibility (ECSR) may enhance infrastructural facilities provision. There is a paucity of literature regarding ECSR, a form of infrastructure tax relief providing infrastructural facilities for higher institutions. Therefore, the study investigated the role of private organisations via a proposed ECSR in the provision of infrastructure and proffer ways to enhance higher institutions' infrastructure development delivery in Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachThe study data were collated via face-to-face interviews and observation of existing buildings. From the six geo-political zones, two higher institutions each were selected for a good representation across Nigeria. Saturation was achieved with 26 participants interviewed. The emerged three main themes were analysed via thematic analysis.FindingsFindings show inadequate infrastructure development in Nigerian higher institutions. Lack of policy and institutional framework, lax governance, level of transparency, and corruption, emerged as the key issues that may hinder private organisations from participating in public higher institutions infrastructure development delivery in Nigeria via ECSR. Others are lack of autonomy, inadequate planning, high level of impunity, political affiliation, poor management, and access to funding. The study proffers some recommendations based on these findings.Research limitations/implicationsThis research is restricted to the role of private organisations via ECSR in infrastructure development (buildings) in Nigeria's public higher institutions. Future study is needed to validate the proposed ECSR framework in developing countries for the provision of buildings for higher institutions in their host communities.Practical implicationsThe paper will advance the philosophy of corporate social responsibility to the provision of building facilities in host communities' higher institutions by private companies through tax relief and supported by a proposed Presidential Executive Order.Originality/valueThe proposed ECSR framework can be used to improve building facilities in Nigeria's higher institutions. This may assist and stir up policymakers to explore the proposed model and back up with an established policy such as infrastructure tax relief (ITR) for implementation.

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“…This is better explained with the proposed framework, as illustrated in Figure 1. Raimi (2018) identified eight major theories associated with the CSR concept. This includes Communication Theory, Conflict Theory, Green Theory, Legitimacy Theory, Instrumental Theory, Social Contract Theory, Stakeholder Theory, and Shareholder-Agency Theory.…”

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confidence: 99%

Infrastructure development in higher institutions: the role of private organisations via unexplored expanded corporate social responsibility (ECSR)

Ebekozien

Samsurijan²,

Aigbavboa³

et al. 2022

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“…Community governments have too far failed to sufficiently invest in infrastructure, medical services and schools (Osemeke et al 2016). Multinational as well as local companies partly take over the role of governments and address the resulting socio-economic development challenges (Osemeke et al 2016;Amaeshi et al 2006), hereby exercising CSR mainly as an act of corporate giving rather than looking into their core business (Amaeshi et al 2006;Raimi 2018). While in the case of multinationals (especially from the oil sector) it is argued, that their CSR activities are mainly an instrument to make up for their negative impacts on community and the environment (Osemeke et al 2016), the philanthropic understanding of CSR by local companies is rooted in a concept of "extended kinship" (Amaeshi et al 2006).…”

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Nigeria

Bustamante

Ogunyemi

2021

CSR, Sustainability, Ethics &Amp; Governance

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Nigeria is located in the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa and shares border with Cameroon in the east, Chad on the northeast, Niger on the North and Republic of Benin on the West. It has a population of about 202 million people and one of the largest populations of youth in the world (Ajakaiye et al. 2016; World Bank Group 2019b). It is the most populous country and largest economy of the continent (Oxford Business Group 2016). Nigeria is a multi-ethnic and culturally diverse country. It is estimated that there exist more than 250 ethnical groups in the country (Oxford Business Group 2016).Nigeria is a federation which consists of 36 autonomous states and the Federal Capital Territory (Oxford Business Group 2016). It is grouped into six geopolitical zones that are characterized by similar ethnic groups, and/or common political history.The country is endued with abundant natural resources, especially oil and gas, and is Africa's biggest oil exporter (World Bank Group 2019b). Per capita income is in comparison to other countries in the region comparably high, however, income distribution is unequal and poverty is an issue (see chapter "Cultural and Socio-Economic Embeddedness of CSR Preferences" Sect. 2). The infrastructure is underdeveloped (Amaeshi and Ogbechie 2010), but in comparison to other African countries still advanced (Foster and Pushak 2011). The educational system is S. Bustamante (*)

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“…The fact that the millennials in Africa make up to 37% of the global population of millennials (Onukwuba, 2020) underlines the importance of such research in an African country. Nigeria makes an interesting case since the country is not only the most populous, but also the largest economy where CSR is in vogue (Raimi, 2018). The unique perspective of CSR in Nigeria can be gleaned from the idea that organizations through their CSR practices seek to satisfy and attend to the need of stakeholders and local communities.…”

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“…given the extent of poor infrastructures and government failure (Uduji, Okolo-Obasi, & Asongu, 2020). In such a context, CSR motive perception varies along the lines of either compliance with the regulatory requirement of social and environmental policies or as voluntary altruistic initiatives (Raimi, 2018).…”

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The strategic intersection of HR and CSR: CSR motive and millennial joining intention

Ikhide

Timur

Ogunmokun

2021

Journal of Management & Organization

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The success and competitiveness of an organization recruiting the emerging workforce i.e., millennials can be ascribed in part to the organization's corporate social responsibility (CSR) engagement. This study explores the impact of organizational CSR on Nigerian millennials' joining intention through CSR motive perceptions: CSR-based organizational attractiveness (CSR-based OA) and perceived altruism (PA). To examine the empirical relationship among variables, data were obtained from respondents who were seeking employment or in-between jobs. Results revealed that CSR-based OA and PA significantly mediate the relationship between CSR and millennial joining intention. Findings present a unique perspective that significantly expands the literature. The implications of results are discussed and recommendations to managers are presented.

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Reinventing CSR in Nigeria: Understanding Its Meaning and Theories for Effective Application in the Industry

Cited by 10 publications

References 46 publications

Infrastructure development in higher institutions: the role of private organisations via unexplored expanded corporate social responsibility (ECSR)

Infrastructure development in higher institutions: the role of private organisations via unexplored expanded corporate social responsibility (ECSR)

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The strategic intersection of HR and CSR: CSR motive and millennial joining intention

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