ABSTRACT

The over-riding aim of this research work is to examine the effects of corporate social responsibility to the Nigerian economy, a case study of Cadbury Nigeria Plc, with a view to identifying ways and measures through which the effects of corporate social responsibility can be improved and effectiveness of this company in contributing to national development.

To effectively carry out this research, data was collected in form of questionnaire from respondents who are staff of Cadbury Nigeria Plc. Fifty (50) questionnaires were administered and the same number was returned. After critical analysis of the data collected, findings revealed that the effects of corporate social responsibility in the economy of Nigeria cannot be over emphasized in national development.

However, there is a crying need for an in-depth study into the quality, extent of corporate social responsibility disclosure and identification of areas for future improvement so that transparency can be ensured, especially in developing countries like Nigeria where CSR studies are limited. However, some studies have proved that there is positive association between profitability of firms and CSR expenditures (see Olayinka & Temitope 2011; Amole, Adebiyi & Awolaja, 2012), while some studies prove negative relationship (e.g Bessong & Tapang, 2012). 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title      page

DeclarationI

CertificationII

DedicationIII

AcknowledgementIV

Abstract V

Table of contentVI

CHAPTER ONE

Introduction1

Background of the study2

Statement of the research problem3

1.4Purpose of the study3

1.5Significance of the study4

1.6Research questions4

1.7Research hypothesis4

1.8Scope and limitations of the study5

1.9Definition of terms5

1.10Historical background of Cadbury Nigeria Plc6

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1Introduction 9

2.2Concept of corporate social responsibility10

2.3Characteristics of CSR12

2.4Emergence of CSR in Nigeria 13

2.5Challenges facing CSR in Nigeria 14

2.6The roles of industries in national development15

2.7Supporting agencies for national development in Nigeria 17

2.8Theoretical framework20

CHAPTER THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1Introduction24

3.2Research design24

Sources of data collection24

Population of the study25

Sampling size 25

3.5.2Sampling techniques25

Data collection instrument26

Administration of data collection instrument26

Limitations of the methodology27

Validation and reliability of instruments27

3.10Method of data analysis27

CHAPTER FOUR

DATA ANALYSIS PRESENTATION

Introduction29

Analysis of respondents’ characteristics and classifications29

Analysis of individual research statement31

Test of hypothesis39

4.5Discussion of the findings46

CHAPTER FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1Summary of the findings47

5.2Conclusion 48

5.3Recommendations48

5.4Suggestion for further study49

Bibliography50

Appendix